Lifeguard Courses
Kick start your career in the leisure industry!

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) with AED is an excellent starting point for anyone looking for a career in the leisure industry. This theory and pool-based course is a minimum of 37.5 hours, followed by a practical assessment on pool lifeguard theory, rescue, first aid and CPR.
Benefits
- A fantastic starting point for a leisure industry career
- Recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel
- A great way for students to fund studies
- Varied working hours
- Working within a team
- Learn essential life skills, including first aid and CPR
NPLQ and AED certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of successful completion of the course.
Cost: £300
Please note bookings are non-refundable, and you may be charged an admin fee of £30 if you wish to change course.
Course Prerequisites
Every candidate must be 16 years or over and be able to:
- Jump/dive into deep water
- Swim 50m under 60 seconds
- Swim 100m continuously on front and back
- Tread water in deep water for 30 seconds
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool
- Climb out of the pool unaided without ladder or steps
Please note 100% attendance is required to complete the course. All participants will have to do a short swim test to ensure they have passed the pre-requisites.
This is a theory & pool-based course. Candidates will only be put forward for assessment if they have achieved a level of competence deemed acceptable by the course trainer.
18th August - 2nd September
RLSS (Generation 10) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification with AED
- Friday 18th August 1700 - 2200
- Saturday 19th August 0900 - 1700
- Sunday 20th August 0900 - 1700
- Friday 25th August 1700 - 2200
- Saturday 26th August 0900 - 1700
- Sunday 27th August 0900 - 1700
- Friday 1st September 1700 - 2200
- Saturday 2nd September - assessment day - time to be confirmed
No lunch is provided but there is an on-site cafe at ASV.