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NPLQ - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UKs National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.   
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR.

Participants must complete a swim test prior to acceptance on the course, so telephone us to enrol on this course. 

Each course costs £260 per person which must be paid prior to the course starting. To book any one of the courses below telephone 028 7963 2796 or email leisure@midulstercouncil.org


Current course availability

Venue

Course details

Greenvale Leisure Centre

Course One: Monday 24 July to Friday 28 July 2023
(Assessment: Sunday 30 July 2023)

Course Two: Monday 7 August to Friday 11 Aug 2023
(Assessment: Sunday 13 August) 

Time: 8am to 4pm each day

Dungannon Leisure Centre 
 
Course One: Monday 3 July to Friday 7 July 2023
(Assessment: Saturday 8 July 2023)

Course Two: Sunday 6 August to Thursday 10 August 2023
(Assessment: Friday 11 August 2023)

Time: 9am to 5pm each day 
 

Cookstown Leisure Centre 

Course One: Monday 3 July to Friday 7 July 2023
(Assessment: Saturday 8 July 2023)

Course Two: Monday 14 August to Friday 18 August 2023
(Assessment: Friday 19 August 2023) 

Time: 9am to 5pm each day

Benefits

  • Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry

  • Opportunity for career progression, as most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards

  • Varied working hours

  • Work within a team

  • The NPLQ is recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel

  • Great way for students to fund studies

  • Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR


Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisites  

Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:

  • 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


Want to know more?
Email us at leisure@midulstercouncil.org

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