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.
Current course availability
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Venue
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Course details
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Cookstown Leisure Centre
Tel: 028 8676 3853
July assessment:
Saturday 23 July at 9am
August assessment:
22 August at 9am
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July Dates:
Monday 18 July
Tuesday 19 July
Wednesday 20 July
Thursday 21 July
Friday 22 July
Time:
9am - 6pm each day
August Dates:
Monday 15 August
Tuesday 16 August
Wednesday 17 August
Thursday 18 August
Friday 19 August
Time:
9am - 6pm each day
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Greenvale Leisure Centre
Tel: 028 7963 2796
Assessment:
Saturday 30 July
Time to be confirmed
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Monday 25 July
Tuesday 26 July
Wednesday 27 July
Thursday 28 July
Friday 29 July
Time:
8am – 4pm each day
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Dungannon Leisure Centre
Tel: 028 8772 0370
July Assessment:
Saturday 9 July
August Assessment:
Saturday 27 August |
July Dates:
Monday 4 July
Tuesday 5 July
Wednesday 6 July
Thursday 7 July
Friday 8 July
Time:
9am - 5pm each day
August Dates:
Monday 22 August
Tuesday 23 August
Wednesday 24 August
Thursday 25 August
Friday 26 August
Time:
9am - 5pm each day |
Benefits
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Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry
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Opportunity for career progression, as most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards
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Varied working hours
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Work within a team
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The NPLQ is recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel
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Great way for students to fund studies
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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:
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Jump / dive into deep water
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Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
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Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
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Tread water for 30 seconds
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Surface dive to the floor of the pool
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Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits
Want to know more?
Email us at leisure@midulstercouncil.org