Lifeguard Courses
Kick start your career in the leisure industry!
Booking for our NPLQ course is now live!
The Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) NPLQ is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland and is also internationally recognised. The NPLQ is an excellent starting point for anyone looking for a career in the leisure industry and covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR.
The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool. Training and assessment for the NPLQ are in three sections, and candidates must successfully pass all to attain the qualification.
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: From £290 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 older and be able to:
- Jump/dive into deep water
- Swim 50m under 60 seconds
- Swim 100m continuously on the 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 a 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.
NPLQ Courses
See below for our future NPLQ Courses running at ASV! To see full list of NPLQ dates, please click on the selected course.
| Course | Date | Cost | Booking Link |
| NPLQ with AED | 29th May to 8th June | Book |
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| NPLQ with AED & FAW | 3rd July to 9th July | Book |
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| NPLQ with AED & FAW | 28th July to 2nd August | Book |
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| NPLQ with AED | 7th August to 17th August | Book |
