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national pool lifeguard qualification
To allow a successful candidate to undertake responsible lifeguarding duties in both a professional/voluntary setting.
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 steppingstone into a career within the leisure industry. In order to perform lifeguard duties, candidates must be physically fit, have good vision and hearing, be mentally alert and self-disciplined.
Who is it for/Course Pre-requisites
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 steppingstone into a career within the leisure industry. In order to perform lifeguard duties, candidates must be physically fit, have good vision and hearing, be mentally alert and self-disciplined. This 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
You must be 16+ years of age on the date of assessment and demonstrate that you are:
- Able to jump/dive into deep water
- Able to swim 50 metres in under 60 seconds
- Able to swim 100 metres continuously on front and back
- Able to tread deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
- Able to surface dive to the floor of the pool
- Able to climb out of a pool unaided without using a ladder/ steps where the pool design permits
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool. Training and assessment for the NPLQ is in three sections and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification.
Section 1 – The Lifeguard and the Law, Swimming Pool Supervision:
- Element 1 – The Lifeguard and the Law
- Element 2 – Swimming Pool, Hazards and Control Measures
- Element 3 – Swimming Pool Supervision
Section 2 – Intervention and Rescue and Emergency Action Plans:
- Element 1 – Intervention and Rescue
- Element 2 – Rescue of a Casualty with a Suspected Spinal Injury
- Element 3 – Emergency Action Plan
Section 3 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, AED and First Aid
- Element 1 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Element 2 – First Aid
- Element 3 – Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
