National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Training Course - Unit 1 and Unit 2

The Royal Lifesaving Society National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), awarded by The Instutute of Qualified Lifeguards, is an internationally recognised qualification for lifeguards working in a swimming pool environment. It is accredited by the Government's Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, and meets Health and Safety standards. The NPLQ is the first requirement for professional lifeguards and is of value to people working or wanting to work in the sport and leisure industry.

The qualification is valid for 2 years. During this period the lifeguard must accumulate at least 20 hours of training, and after 2 years must re-take an assessment to extend the qualification.

Unit 1 will include

• rescue skills dry and wet
• basic first aid
• Cardio Pulminary Resuscitation
• pool lifeguard theory
• spinal cord injury management
  

This will take place through theory and practical sessions with visual aids and demonstrations.

Please come comfortably dressed as you will be in/out of the water during the day. Bring swimwear and a couple of towels for each day and a t-shirt for wearing in the pool.

Tea/coffee/refreshments will be provided but lunch will not be included.

This will be a close contact course with tasks such as towing casualties and casualty handling.

An assessment will be held on the afternoon of the last day for Unit 1. Full attendance for the duration of the course is essential. The trainer will reserve the right to decide whether candidates will sit the assessment at the end of the course.

Unit 2 will include

• the lifeguard and the law
• the swimming pool and the role of the lifeguard
• Normal Operating Procedures
• Emergency Action Plans
• provision and use of play equipment in swimming pools
• diving and jumping in swimming pools
• flumes, water slides and other features in swimming pools
  

Unit 2 does not involve in-water work and on-going assessment is carried out through the day.