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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 £287 per person which must be paid prior to the course starting. To book any one of the courses below contact the relevant centre or email leisure@midulstercouncil.org


Current course availability

Venue

Course details

Greenvale Leisure Centre

June 30th - July 4th, 2025
(Assessment: July 5th, 2025)

August 18th - August 22nd, 2025
(Assessment: August 23rd, 2025)

Dungannon Leisure Centre 
 
July 14th - July 18th, 2025 (Assessment: TBC)

August 18th - August 22nd, 2025 (Assessment: TBC)

Cookstown Leisure Centre 

July 14th - July 18th, 2025
(Assessment: July 19th, 2025)

August 18th - August 22nd, 2025
(Assessment: August 23rd, 2025)

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