Lifeguarding

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 the using a ladder/ steps where the pool design permits

To allow a successful candidate to undertake responsible lifeguarding duties in both a professional/voluntary atmosphere.

Course Content

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)

Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

• Training on AED can now be included in the NPLQ qualification. The training is designed to train individuals in both theoretical and practical aspects of First Aid when needing to use a defibrillator.

Course Exam/Certificate

In order to gain an NPLQ certificate which is valid for 2 years, you must:

• Attend all course hours and successfully complete both the theory and practical assessments

Course Duration

• 42 hours

Course Venue

• Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus, Leeds, LS6 3QQ