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Pool lifeguards work as part of a team to keep
a close watch over the pool and its users in order to anticipate potential
problems and act to prevent them, identify emergencies quickly and take appropriate
emergency action and first aid where necessary.
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ 7th Edition) meets all the criteria required for the training and certification of pool lifeguards and is accepted by most swimming pools as the benchmark qualification needed to work as a lifeguard. The qualification is recognised in the National Qualifications Framework as the Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Pool Supervision and Rescue and can be used as evidence when working towards a number of S/NVQ units.
There are always opportunities for casual and full time employment in swimming pools across the country from age 16, and the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is the minimum qualification required.
For young adults gaining the qualification is excellent for university applications or CVs and can lead to part time employment while you complete your studies.
Lifeguards can expect to earn from £5.50-£8.00 per hour depending on the area. In some cases, extra enhancements will apply for shift and weekend work.
New candidates MUST be able to meet the following criteria in order to attend a course:
The qualification is in two units. Unit 1 provides training and assessment in a knowledge of the general aspects of pool operation, supervision, accident prevention and rescue skills, along with resuscitation and First Aid.
Unit 2 puts the skills and knowledge into practice at the pool training venue. Usually, courses will be delivered including both units of the qualification - you must have both units to complete the qualification.
Follow this link for the Assessment Syllabus for the pool lifeguard qualification, which lists all tests you will have to complete in the end assessment.
To get a taster of lifeguard training, why not come along to Whitley Bay Leisure Pool on a Sunday evening from 6pm-7pm.
To register for the courses above, or if you would like to be added to the mailing list for information on Pool Lifeguard courses in the north east, or if you are a group which wants us to organise a pool lifeguard course then please fill out the form below:
Please note we only run courses in North Tyneside
WE CANNOT SUPPLY DETAILS OF COURSES IN OTHER AREAS OF THE COUNTRY.
If you are not willing to travel for our courses and would prefer to find out about courses elsewhere in the UK please e-mail lifesavers@rlss.org.uk.
Once you are qualified you must attend regular training to ensure your qualification remains valid. In order to renew your qualification at the end of its 2 year validation period you must have completed at least 20 hours training in all aspects of the syllabus. For those working as pool lifeguards the amount of training should be even higher.Ongoing pool lifeguard training is available from NSVL at Whitley Bay Leisure Pool on Sunday evenings from 6-7pm.
If you have got to this page from a search engine, you will know that it registers near the top of most search engine queries relating to pool lifeguard. This page receives around 300 visitors per week from all over the UK who have searched online for pool lifeguard courses (evidence of this is available). 80% of candidates on courses run by our trainers find out about the course through this page.
If you are an Approved Training Centre and wish to advertise your lifeguard courses on this site, or an employer wishing to advertise jobs then please contact pool@beachlifeguards.co.uk.
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