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National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications

Published: Tuesday, 13 June 2023

National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications

Have you ever thought about a career within the leisure industry? If you are 16 or over, you may wish to consider training as a Pool Lifeguard.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture provides various training courses throughout the year offering an exciting opportunity for you to gain your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

Obtaining this award could open a world of opportunities by giving you the appropriate award necessary to pursue job opportunities within your chosen career as a Pool Lifeguard as this award is recognised throughout the United Kingdom.

Courses may be subject to change or cancellation.

Swim Test

The swim test takes place before the course and must be passed in order to continue.

You must be able to complete the following:

  • 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.

Candidates must be 16 years old on the day of the assessment. 100% attendance is required, without this candidates will not be put forward for the final assessment. If you cannot make the swim test date(s), we may be able to offer alternatives.

The course cost is £285.75 which is non-refundable unless you fail the swim test, or if the course is cancelled.

There are 12 spaces available on each course which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Courses

We are delighted to inform you that we have NPLQ - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification courses coming up at the Dollan Aqua Centre and Larkhall Leisure Centre.

The course dates and times are as follows:

Note, these are two separate courses.

Dollan Aqua Centre – East Kilbride

Swim Test

Wednesday 20/03/24 at 8:00pm at the Dollan Aqua Centre

Dates and times:

Sunday 07/04/24 10:15am – 5:15pm
Monday 08/04/24 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 09/04/24 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 10/04/24 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 11/04/24 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 12/04/24 8:15am – 3:30pm (Assessment from 12 noon onwards)

Larkhall Leisure Centre - Larkhall

Swim Test

Saturday 27/04/24, at 1:00pm at Larkhall Leisure Centre

Dates and times:

Saturday 04/05/24 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday 05/05/24 9:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday 11/05/24 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday 12/05/24 9:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday 18/05/24 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday 19/05/24 9:00am – 4:30pm (Assessment from 12 noon onwards)

Booking

To book call 01555 820848 or 01698 476262. Places are available on a first come first served basis.

Please use the link below to register your interest for future courses:

https://sl-leisure.co.uk/nplq-enquiry-form


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