NATIONAL POOL LIFEGUARD QUALIFICATION (NPLQ)

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 £240 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

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course will run as below

Dates and Times

Sunday 1^st August 1000 – 1600

Monday 2^nd August 0800 – 1700

Tuesday 3^rd August 0800 – 1700

Wednesday 4^th August 0800 – 1700

Thursday 5^th August 0800 – 1700

Friday 6^th August 0800 – 1730 (assessment Friday afternoon)

Trainer – Alice Montgomery

Cost – £240

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.