National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

The RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland that complies with the industry guidance contained within the HSE publication ‘Managing Health & Safety in ‘Swimming Pools’. Generally, the NPLQ is a recruitment requirement for a number of jobs from Pool Lifeguard to General Manager within the Leisure Industry.

2024 Course Dates

– Monday 19th February – Friday 23rd February 2024

– Sunday 14th July – Friday 19th July 2024

– Monday 28th October 2024 – Friday 1st November 2024

Candidates must:

– Be at least 16 years old

– Be able to swim 100 metres on front and back

– Be able to swim 50 metres in less than 1 minute

– Be able to retrieve an object from the deepest part of the pool

To register your interest in completing your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification please complete this form. A member of the Sports Centre Team will be in touch with more details shortly.