National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
What's this course for?
This course is recognised by pool operators across the country. The course is 38 hours minimum contact teaching time and normally run over 6 consecutive days, extended course are available. The qualification comprises two units.
Who should attend?
Competent swimmers over the age of 16 years. It is recommended that prospective students should be able to perform the following tasks prior to attending a course:
You should be fit and healthy
Able to swim 50 metres in one minute or less
Able to swim 100 metres on their front and back without pausing
Able to jump or dive into deep water
Able to surface dive to 1.5 metres depth
Able to climb out of a pool unaided
What's in the syllabus?
Unit 1
The principles of lifesaving and swimming pool supervision, this is made up of four elements which are externally assessed.
Rescue skills, lifeguard underpinning subject knowledge, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and First Aid skills
Unit 2
The application of supervision and rescue in a swimming pool. This unit is made up of seven elements and is continually assessed by the course tutor.
Understanding of Pool Safety Operation Procedures
Is there an exam?
Yes, this course is externally assessed for unit one and continually assessed by the course tutor for unit 2. The assessment for unit 1 does not include a written test.
Course availability..
2012
3,4,5 & 10,11,12 April inc.
6-10 Aug inc.
22-27 Oct inc.
Times: 8.00am – 5.30pm (all 6days compulsory)
Venue: St Peters Centre, Church Street, Burnley, Lancs, BB11 2DL (01282) 664444
Cost: NPLQ only £230.00 or NPLQ + Emergency First Aid £250.00 (To be paid on booking)
Contact: Natalie Metcalfe (NMetcalfe@burnley.gov.uk), Scott Bryce (SBryce@burnley.gov.uk)
Monday 16th July to Saturday 21st July, 8:00am – 5:30pm, £210 (including a £50 non refundable deposit)
At Marl Pits swimming pool, Lesley Wells, lesley.wells@rltrust.co.uk, Rossendale Leisure Trust Ltd, Tel No:01706 226850
Who is for?
Those who already have to Unit 1 Trainer Assessor Qualification and those wishing to train and assess unit 2 of the NPLQ qualification.
For further details contact:
marion.westell@blackburn.gov.uk
Fateadmin@tesco.net
www.lifesavers.org.uk
Laura Chadwick on Tel: 07717 155 122
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)
Who is this for?
Ideal for those Teaching and Coaching Specialist sessions ie. Swimming Lessons, club swimming etc
This qualification is aimed at those who teach, coach or run any programmed activity in a pool.
Endorsed by the ASA, ISRM & ISTC, it is also recognised in “Managing Health & Safety in Swimming Pools”
Prerequisites:
age 16 years or over, confident in the water
Syllabus:
practical lifesaving skills/CPR and safe activity management
Duration:
12 hours plus exam
Is there an exam:
Yes externally assessed
Valid for:
24 months
Course availability..
2011
dates to be added shortly