Nation Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual
The most awarded lifeguard qualification in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Benefits
Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry
Opportunity for career progression, as most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards
Varied working hours
Work within a team
The NPLQ is recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel
Great way for students to fund studies
Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR
Length of Course
The NPLQ course is a minimum of 36 hours long and is run over 5 days
The assessment is split into three sections:
Practical pool assessment
Theory Assessment – verbal question and answer session with the assessor
Practical First Aid & CPR assessment
Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisites
Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old 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
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Nation Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual
The most awarded lifeguard qualification in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Benefits
Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry
Opportunity for career progression, as most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards
Varied working hours
Work within a team
The NPLQ is recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel
Great way for students to fund studies
Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR
Length of Course
The NPLQ course is a minimum of 36 hours long and is run over 5 days
The assessment is split into three sections:
Practical pool assessment
Theory Assessment – verbal question and answer session with the assessor
Practical First Aid & CPR assessment
Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisites
Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old 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
Are you a Leisure Centre Manager looking for a training provider? If so please contact
