How do I get an NPLQ certificate?
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- All applicants need to be over 16 yrs old on the day of assessment.
- Swim 50m in less than 1 minute.
- Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back.
- Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds.
- Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool.
- Climb out of the pool unaided.
How long is the NPLQ course?
36 hours
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is the most widely recognised lifeguard qualification in the UK & Ireland and is a requirement for most lifeguarding jobs in the country. The core course duration for becoming a lifeguard is 36 hours.
Is NPLQ a professional qualification?
In 2018 the latest version of the RLSS UK NPLQ was launched called ‘Generation 9’. As the most sophisticated pool lifeguarding qualification yet, it is endorsed by CIMSPA and is currently the UK’s only professional standard qualification for lifeguards.
Is the NPLQ course hard?
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool.
How much do pool lifeguards get paid UK?
Pay. You’ll earn a salary as an RNLI lifeguard which, depending on your role, can range from £9.90 to £11.86* per hour.
How many lengths is 50 Metres?
50 Meter Pool (Olympic Size)
| Miles | Yards | Lengths |
|---|---|---|
| 50 meters (from wall to wall) | 1 length | |
| 100 meters | 2 lengths | |
| ¼ mile (Sprint Distance) | about 400 meters | 8 lengths |
| ½ mile | about 800 meters | 16 lengths |
Can you fail the NPLQ?
If an NPLQ candidate fails their assessment, how many times can they retake the assessment? A candidate can retake the failed section(s) as many times as they wish within 28 days from the date of the first failure (28 days includes the day in which assessment part(s) were passed).
What level is a NPLQ?
Level 2
This qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and appears as The IQL Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding, Intervention, Supervision and Rescue This qualification is more commonly referred to as the National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification (NPLQ).
What happens if you fail NPLQ?
What is the NPLQ course?
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool.
How much is the national pool lifeguard qualification course?
Course: National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Cost: £399.00 All courses are 6 days long and course times are 08:00 – 15:00 every day unless stated otherwise. Is the course COVID safe?
How old do you have to be to take a NPLQ?
Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to: Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits Find a Lifeguard Course near you!
How long is a NPLQ certificate valid for?
Upon qualifying with the NPLQ, the certificate is valid for two years from the date of successful completion. Where particular performance criteria are shown in shaded boxes on the assessment matrix, candidates MUST meet the specific criteria set out in ‘The Lifeguard’ for the particular skill or area of knowledge.