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NPLQ

The NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) is the minimum qualification required for a person to obtain a job within most leisure centres.  Some leisure centres will still accept the Bronze Medallion but will expect the applicant to train for, and achieve, the NPLQ.

The NPLQ is offered in two parts.  Unit 1 is practical skills and knowledge and requires a minimum of 32 hours contact training time.  Unit 2 is the application of supervision and rescue in a swimming pool. This effictively determines the candidates ability to apply what they have learnt under the unit 1 training. .  Unit 2 requires a minimum of 7 hours contact training time.

The NPLQ is assessed by an external assessor upon completion of the required training and when the candidate is of the required level.  The qualification is valid for 2 years.  After 2 years, depending on ongoing training records, you will either undertake a 'retake' to re-qualify, or attend a new course.

As a candidate, you will be expected to ensure that you attend all training sessions and are punctual for sessions.  Candidates will only be presented for final assessment once the required training has been completed. There are a number of training exemptions, those being candidates who hold First Aid at work, Life-support 3, Bronze Med, NARs Pl or Beach lifeguard. These exemptions need to be discussed with the trainers prior to embarking on a course.

Pre-requisites for NPLQ are:

• Must be 16 years of age prior to commencing a course.

  Be able to meet the following minimum fitness criteria.

• Jump/dive into deep water.

  Swim 50m in no more than 60 secs

• Swim 100m cont on front and back in deep water

• tread water for 30 secs:

• Surface dive to the floor of the pool

• Climb out unaided without ladders or steps.;

The training syllabus for the NPLQ covers poolside, aquatic and classroom training.  Therefore, suitable clothing should be worn for each session:

• Pool - swimming costumes

• Poolside - shorts and T-shirts

• Dry - Suitable comfortable clothing

As a candidate, you will be required to bring along the following items to training sessions:

• A copy of the Lifeguard training manual (this will be provided for you on your first session)

• Notepad

• Writing implements

• Whistle

For more information on courses starting soon, please click here.

NB  As we are a training provider as opposed to a training centre, we are able to offer courses at any facility.  This means that if you have a pool, then we can bring our course to you.

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Boscawen Lifesaving & Rescue Club

March, 2006

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