RLSS UK – Lifeguard Training Courses

Lifeguard Training Now Available at First Strokes Swim Schools

Learn Skills for Life

We’re excited to offer the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) — the industry-standard qualification awarded by Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK).

There is also the opportunity to gain additional qualifications alongside your NPLQ (additional hours required):

Emergency First Aid at Work
First Aid at Work Certificate
Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Certificate
Management of Anaphylaxis

Lifeguard Course Prerequisites

All candidates must be 16 years or older at the time of final assessment and be able to:

• Jump or dive into deep water
• Swim 50 metres in under 60 seconds
• Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back
• Tread water for 30 seconds in deep water
• Surface dive to the pool floor
• Climb out unaided (without ladder/steps, where pool design permits)

Why Choose an RLSS UK Qualification?

RLSS UK Qualifications is regulated by:
• Ofqual
• Qualifications Wales
• Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)

RLSS UK is a registered charity in England, Wales (1046060), and Scotland (SC037912), supporting water safety and lifesaving across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

Gain a qualification that gives employers confidence — and provides real peace of mind to the millions who use leisure facilities every year.

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