NATIONAL POOL LIFEGUARD QUALIFICATION (NPLQ)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note our NPLQ courses are currently suspended. We will get them back up and running again as soon as it is safe and appropriate for us to do so
Become qualified to work in any UK swimming pool as a Lifeguard during this one week intensive course taking place at Havant and Waterlooville (just outside of Portsmouth). This is an ideal way to gain an essential qualification at a low cost for working in the leisure industry as well as learning practical skills that could save someone’s life.
COURSE COST
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course is only £210 per candidate including tuition, handbook and exam fee.
Can’t afford the course? Want to become a lifeguard? – Apply to become a lifeguard (advertised as Centre Attendants) at Horizon Leisure Centres and we can help you to get the qualification. Apply now.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Candidates must be 16 years old on the last day of the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course (for the assessment).
Also candidates must be able to:
Jump / dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres (2 lengths) in 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
UPCOMING COURSE DATES 2021
Havant Leisure Centre
COURSE TIMES
Each day the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course will run from 8.00am to 5.00pm each day at Havant and Waterlooville (just outside of Portsmouth).
On Sunday’s they start at 10.00 am.
LIFEGUARD JOBS
Qualified
Horizon Leisure Centre are recruiting for qualified lifeguards (advertised as Centre Attendants) now. To apply click here.
Unqualified
If you do not have the qualification you can apply for a lifeguard job (advertised as Centre Attendants) and if successful we can help you get qualified. To apply click here.
BOOKINGS
To make a booking please contact reception at the relevant leisure centre:
Havant 023 9247 6026
Waterlooville 023 9224 5900
Full payment is required at the time of booking. For any more information please call us on the numbers or email info@horizonlc.com.