RLSS NPLQ Lifeguard Course

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification RLSS

This course is a minimum of 37.5 hours plus assessment and attendance at all sessions is compulsory. Sessions will run 8.30am to 5.30pm, with the assessment being held on the final day of the course.

The course syllabus is split into three sections:

Section 1 - The Lifeguard, Swimming Pool and Supervision

Section 2 - Intervention, Rescue and Emergency Action Plan

Section 3 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid and AED

The course will include continual assessment of understanding of the syllabus and practical skills. Candidates must demonstrate competence in all aspects of the syllabus to be put forward to the end of course assessment, taken by an independent assessor. Any candidates who fail to pass all elements of the assessment will have 28 days to retake failed elements. Further fees will be chargeable for any additional support, training and assessments.

The course will be delivered using a variety of methods including:

PowerPoint Presentations

Flip Chart Exercises

Guided Group Discussions

Guided Group Activities

Practical Demonstrations and Training

Following the assessment, the NPLQ qualification will remain valid for 2 years. You can then retake the assessment providing that you have attended regular staff training in the workplace during the 2 year period.

NPLQ Course Entry Requirements

Prior to enrolling on a course, the RLSS requires that you meet the following criteria:

Jump or dive into deep water

Swim 50m in under 60 seconds

Swim 100m continuously on your front, followed by 100m on your back

Tread water for 30 seconds

Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool

Climb out of the pool unaided

You must be 16 years or over on the day of the assessment (Usually the last day of the course).

Please note that you will be required to bring the following:

Photographic proof of your identity on the first day of the course

Towel

Shorts and T-Shirt to be worn in the water

Pen/Pencil

Should any reasonable adjustments need to be considered with regards to the theory/practical assessment please contact us as soon as possible to discuss to allow us to look into any available options and consult with the qualification awarding body if required.

If you have any questions prior to the start of the course, please feel free to contact us.

www.gbletraining@gmail.co.uk