Awarding Body

Royal Life Saving Society UK

Scheme

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Generation 9

Course

Assessment

Type

Assessment

Award Description

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Generation 9

The NPLQ is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland and is also internationally recognised. More than 40,000 pool lifeguards qualify with the RLSS UK every year, and there are currently more than 80,000 pool lifeguards qualified in the NPLQ – 95% of all UK pool lifeguards.  

RLSS UK is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.

If you’d like to learn more about being a lifeguard click here.

Lifeguard Course Prerequisites  

Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:

• Jump/dive into deep water
• Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
• Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
• Tread water for 30 seconds
• Surface dive to the floor of the pool
• Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits

The internationally recognised Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is not only a qualification that will train you to become a Pool Lifeguard but can also be a stepping stone into a career within the leisure industry.  This course requires a minimum of 36 hours, excluding assessment (up to 4 hours) over 5 days and requires 100% attendance.  In order to perform lifeguard duties candidates must be physically fit, have good vision and hearing, be mentally alert and self-disciplined*. The course will be delivered using a variety of methods including:

• PowerPoint Presentations
• Flip Chart Exercises
• Guided Group Discussions
• Guided Group Activities
• Practical Demonstrations and Training

The NPLQ certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of successful pass of the assessment.

Topics Covered:
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguard Theory, First Aid, CPR, also to include the new Pool Extraction Board (PXB). The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the pool. For full details on the courses content and to view RLSS UK policies, please visit: https://www.rlss.org.uk/policies

You are required to bring the following items to the course:

• Photographic Identification (must be shown to the trainer on the first day of the course)
• Swimming costume
• Towel
• Shorts and t-shirt to be worn in the water
• Pen / pencil

Some of the days will include water work on more than one occasion and candidates may prefer to bring two sets of towels, shorts and t-shirts.

Course Assessment:
The course syllabus and practical skills are continually assessed by the course trainer and a suitable level competence must be achieved to be put forward for a final independent assessment. The assessment will include Theory timed question paper, practical demonstrations of water rescue skills, CPR and First Aid.

If you have any questions prior to the start of the course, please feel free to contact your course trainer using the Course Contact details. 

Start

24/10/2022 08:30

End

28/10/2022 16:45

Total Days

5

Maximum Bookings

12

Bookings

11

Venue

Kimberley Leisure Centre

Town

Nottingham

County

Nottinghamshire

Postcode

NG16 2NF

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

52.99880

Longitude

-1.25120

Name

Kimberley Gym and Swim

Phone

01159173735

Booking/Details

Email