The UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland that complies with the industry requirements and is supported by RLSS, ASA, ISRM and HSE.
About The Qualification
This qualification is a recruitment requirement for a number of leisure jobs from Pool Lifeguard to Centre Manager. On successful completion of this course you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard in the UK.
Course Details
The NPLQ course comprises both physical training and theoretical classroom work, followed by a water based practical test, dry assessment on pool rescue, first aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and lifesaving skills.
Course Units
Unit 1 – The Principles of Lifesaving and Swimming Pool Supervision
Unit 2 – The Application of Supervision and Rescue in a Swimming Pool
A qualification will only be awarded on the successful completion of both units and is valid for 2 years from the date of issue. 100% attendance is required to be able to enter the assessment.
Applicant Criteria
All applicants must be 16 years or over on the last date of the course and must 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 of the pool unaided (without ladder/steps) where pool design permits.
