RLSS UK Level 3 Award in National Pool Lifeguarding (NPLQ)
The Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) NPLQ is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland and is also internationally recognised.
About the course
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 are in three sections, and candidates must successfully pass all to attain the qualification.
Course Pre-Requisites
Every candidate attending a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (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 ladder/steps and where the pool design permits
Duration of Course
The NPLQ course consists of a minimum of 36 hours contact training hours and 100% attendance is required.
Assessment
The assessment is carried out by an external assessor at the end of the course and will consist of both practical and theoretical assessments.
The assessment is split into three sections
- Practical pool assessment
- Theory Assessment for all three sections
- Practical First Aid & CPR assessment
Renewal
NPLQ renewal candidates may renew their qualification within the period of validity of their existing qualification as stated on their certificate. This will include a full assessment of lifeguard knowledge and skills by an independent assessor.
20 hours of Continued Professional Development (CPD) within the last two years from the date of the previous assessment covering content from the NPLQ syllabus is required to complete a renewal assessment.
Maximum number on course: 12
Price Per Person from:
*£200.00
*Price based on a private booking of 12 candidates delivered on site. Please enquire for a specific quote.
Individual booking cost £250.00 pp.
Types of Training
“Kate trained me to become a Lifeguard and ran refresher courses throughout the 4 years I have been qualified (as well as running other various courses for me). She is the best at what she does and is very easy to learn from. I highly recommended her training for anyone who is interested in becoming a Lifeguard.”
Perrin, Woolacombe
“Kate has always provided me with comprehensive lifeguard/ first aid training ever since I became a lifeguard. The initial and continual refresher sessions were always so well structured and engaging. I felt comfortable to ask any queries I had and would get a clear + sound response in return. The sessions Kate ran were up-to-date and the information given within these sessions often went above and beyond, this made me a far more competent lifeguard.”
Luke, Devon
I am Kate Hudson. I am a dedicated first aid and Lifeguard trainer with over 16 years’ of experience.
Having been a first aider and a Lifeguard for many years before training, and being employed within the hospitality industry, it is the real-life experiences that I will bring to your training.
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