RLSS lifeguard courses

Sport & Exercise offer a number of RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification courses throughout the year.

The RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the United Kingdom and Ireland and is also internationally recognised. The NPLQ is an excellent starting point for anyone looking for a career in the leisure industry.

The NPLQ course is a minimum of 36 hours long followed by a practical assessment on pool lifeguard theory, pool rescue, first aid and CPR. Courses are available to both students and non-students.

For more information and course content visit http://www.rlss.org.uk/professional-qualifications/national-pool-lifeguard-qualification/

NPLQ course dates:

CourseCourse dates and times LocationPrice How to Enrol
National Pool Lifeguard QualificationMonday 14th - Friday 18th April 2025St Leonards Land Pool£260Enrol Here

Important information

  • Once you register interest a payment link will be sent to you.
  • A space in the course is not confirmed until full payment has been received.
  • Cancellations made within 14 days of the course will only receive a 50% refund.

NPLQ Renewal Assessment dates:

CourseAssessment dates and times LocationPrice How to register interest
No courses currently available    

Important information

  • To be eligible, candidates must have completed their 20 hours training and be able to provide evidence.
  • Once you register interest a payment link will be sent to you.
  • A space in the course is not confirmed until full payment has been received.
  • Cancellations made within 14 days of the course will only receive a 50% refund.
  • Sport & Exercise takes no responsibility in arranging a secondary assessment should you not pass/fail to attend on the scheduled date.

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