National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

To enrol please:

Southern Swimming Pool

Isle of Man

The RLSS Lifeguard qualification is recognised nationally. This qualification gives you the opportunity to work as a lifeguard in any pool throughout the United Kingdom.

The next course dates are listed below, should you wish to register your interest for this course please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

£295.00

Mon 1st April - 5th April 2024

09:00 - 18:00

Final Assessment

Sat 6th April 2024

09:00 - 13:00

The NPLQ is a comprehensive training programme that will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a confident and competent lifeguard. This qualification is recognised across the Island and the wider UK and will enable you to work as a lifeguard in a wide range of settings, including leisure centres, swimming pools, and other aquatic facilities.

Prerequisites:

Every candidate attending an 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

Sign onto the NPLQ

First name

Last name

Date of Birth

Phone

Emergency Contact Full Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Previous RLSS Society Number

Course Prerequisites - All candidates must meet the folloing criteria bfore starting the course (Please Tick)

Be 16+ years of age on the date of assessment

Jump / dive into deep water

Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds

Swim 100 metres continuously on front and 100m continuously on back

In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds

Surface dive to the floor of the pool

Climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder / steps

I have specialist learning requirements

I have disability / medical condition. (*please note a good level of vision and hearing is required for this course)

If you have answered yes to either of the above, please provide further details below on how we can assist with your learning:

I declare that all of the information I have provided on this enrolment form is true and accurate. I understand that if I have failed to declare any specialist learning requirements at this stage, this may impact my ability to successfully pass the assessment and gain the qualification.

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Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18):

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Thanks for registering!

NPLQ Form