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National Pool Lifeguard

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is the most widely recognised lifeguard qualification in the UK & Ireland and is a recruitment requirement for a number of jobs from Pool Lifeguard to Centre Manager. On successful completion of the course you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard.

Information
Course Content: 

The course covers practical life-guarding skills, theory, basic first aid and resuscitation. The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is awarded upon successful completion of:

 
•   Unit 1 -  The Principles of Lifesaving and Swimming PoolSupervision
•   Unit 2 - The Application of Supervision and Rescue in a Swimming Pool.
 
Target Group: 

Pre-requisites to become a pool lifeguard - to enrol on NPLQ course you must be able to do the following:

•   Swim 50m in less than 1 minute
•   Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back
•   Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds
•   Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
•   Climb out of the pool unaided
 
NB. Candidates should also be fluent in conversational English and be at least 16 years old.
Dates
Course Dates: 
19 November 2012
22 February 2013
3 June 2013
Cost: 
£310