Pool rescue, CPR, and first aid in one course
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Become a Qualified Lifeguard
Earn 8 UCAS points with lifesaving skills training
The course comprises of physical training and theoretical classroom work, followed by a practical in-water and out-of-water assessment on pool rescue, first aid, CPR and lifesaving skills.
The new Generation 10 NPLQ is worth 8 UCAS points to anyone successfully completing the independent assessment.
Find out more about NPLQ Generation 10 here: https://www.rlss.org.uk/News/whistle-whistle-whistle-lifeguard-going-in
Course Dates Coming Soon
2026 Price - £275
- 22nd - 27th May 2026
- Friday 22nd May 16:00 – 22:00
- Saturday 23rd May 16:00 – 21:00
- Sunday 24th May 11:00 – 21:00
- Monday 25th May 11:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday 26th May 12:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday 27th May 16:00 – 22:00
- 24th - 29th July 2026
- Friday 24th July 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday 25th July 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday 26th July 11:00 – 21:00
- Monday 27th July 12:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday 28th July 12:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday 29th July 17:00 – 22:00
- 23rd - 28th October 2026
- Friday 23rd October 16:00 – 22:00
- Saturday 24th October 12:00 – 21:00
- Sunday 25th October 12:00 – 21:00
- Monday 26th October 12:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday 27th October 12:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday 28th October 16:00 – 22:00
The independent assessment will last the duration of the final 3 hours of the course.
There are only 12 spaces available on each NPLQ course. To ensure a space, the enrolment form for the course must be returned completed and payment must be made in full at the time of booking. Candidates will not be accepted onto the course with either a partial payment or an incomplete enrolment form.
Course Information & Requirements
This is a professional qualification, which is nationally recognised, taught over an intensive period and includes both dry and poolside time. There will be an exam at the end.
Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16 years+ at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:
Requirements
- Jump/dive into deep water
- Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
- Tread water for 30 seconds
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool
- Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits
Candidates will need to bring their own refreshments, appropriate swimwear, shorts, t-shirt, pen and paper.
Exemptions
Exemptions may apply to holders of the following awards and qualifications:
- Current RLSS UK National Beach Lifeguard
- Current HSE approved First Aid at Work Certificate or Occupational First Aid Certificate
- Current STA NARS qualification
Where candidates wish to claim a training exemption, they must provide course trainers with original qualifications prior to the start of the course.
(photocopies will NOT be accepted).
There are only 12 spaces available on each NPLQ course. To ensure a space, the enrolment form for the course must be returned completed and payment must be made in full at the time of booking. Candidates will not be accepted onto the course with either a partial payment or an incomplete enrolment form.