Awarding Body

Royal Life Saving Society UK

Scheme

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Generation 10

Course

Assessment

Type

Assessment

Award Description

Scheme Details 

Awarding Body:  RLSS UK Qualifications 

Scheme: National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Gen 10 (Ofqual Register title: RLSS UK Qualifications Level 3 Award in Pool Lifeguarding) 

Course: Assessment  

Type: Assessment 

Award Description 

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Gen 10 

RLSS UK’s* NPLQ is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland. More than 35,000 pool lifeguards qualify with the RLSS UK every year, and there are currently more than 74,000 NPLQ-qualified pool lifeguards – 95% of all UK pool lifeguards. The NPLQ is also internationally recognised. 

NPLQ Generation 10 is the latest edition of the NPLQ. It has endorsement against the CIMSPA Lifeguard Standard and meets the requirements within the Health and Safety Executive’s Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools (HSG179). The NPLQ Gen 10 can be delivered with optional additional qualifications - AED, EFAW, FAW, and Anaphylaxis Management. The NPLQ is a great addition to any CV or higher education application, and from May 2024, NPLQ Gen 10 carries 8 UCAS Tariff points. 

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 or above 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 a ladder/steps and where the pool design permits. 

*The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the industry leader in lifeguarding and lifesaving. RLSS UK Qualifications is at the forefront of lifeguard qualification innovation and development, keeping leisure employees at the cutting edge of lifesaving, lifeguarding, water safety and life support skills, and the RLSS UK badge gives peace of mind to the millions of customers who access leisure facilities every year. As an Awarding Body, RLSS UK Qualifications’ regulators are Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland. RLSS UK is a registered charity in England, Wales (1046060), and Scotland (SC037912). 

Course Overview:
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. In order to perform lifeguard duties, candidates must be physically fit, have good vision and hearing, be mentally alert and self-disciplined. The course requires a minimum of 36 hours training and requires 100% attendance. The course will be delivered using a variety of methods including:

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

The NPLQ certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of successful completion of the course.

Topics Covered:
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguard 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 pool. Approved prior learning can be applied upon proof of certification, please ask your trainer for further details.  For full details on the courses content and to view RLSS UK policies, please visit: https://www.rlss.org.uk/policies

Integrated Qualifications:

Qualifications: First Aid at Work / CPR and Anaphylaxis and Automated External Defibrillator

Extra hours: 5 hours

Certification: 3yr for FAW and 2yrs for CPR and Anaphylaxis and AED

Equipment Required:

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)
• A whistle
• Swimming costume
• Towel
• Shorts and t-shirt to be worn in the water
• Pen / pencil

Some training days  may 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 NPLQ 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 written theory and verbal questions, practical demonstrations of water rescue skills and CPR & First Aid.

Start

22/09/2024 08:00

End

27/09/2024 17:00

Total Days

6

Maximum Bookings

12

Venue

Stevenage Swimming Centre

Town

Stevenage

County

Hertfordshire

Postcode

SG1 1XY

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

51.90363

Longitude

-0.19945

Name

Stevenage Swimming Centre

Phone

01438 579397

Email