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).
On this exciting your course you will learn about:
- Swimming Pool Safety Operation and Supervision
- Pool Lifeguard Emergency Rescue Skills
- First aid, illness and Injury Management in a Pool Environment
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.
This course is the PERFECT timing for school leavers aged 16 to make the most of their summer holidays! With this is mind there is no session on 22nd August - GCSE results day!! Come and have a fun and interesting week and gain a valuable qualification which can lead to employment and support you through sixth form, college and university!
RLSS UK NPLQ
Face to face qualification at Arundel Lido, Queen St, Arundel BN18 9JG
19th August
21st August
23rd August
24th August
25th August
8am-6pm each day
With The Swim Surgery's Lead RLSS UK Tutor - Helen Bull
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.
To access this course you will need the following:
- Computer, laptop, tablet or phone for accessing google classroom and editing doucuments such as your enrolment form.
- Pen, paper, notepad as needed.
- Swim kit for pool practical.
Please contact lynn@theswimsurgery.co.uk should you need to discuss your access to learning or reasonable adjustments needed. We are here to support you before, during and after your course.
Payment plans
Payment plans are available, please contact jeremy@theswimsurgery.co.uk should you need to discuss. There is no application process for this, its really simple - just email Jeremy and we will set up a payment plan which best suits you. We don't want you to miss out on this fantastic opportunity because of money.