National Pool Lifeguard Course (NPLQ)
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR
Service Description
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool. Training and assessment for the NPLQ are in three sections, and candidates must successfully pass all to attain the qualification. This qualification comprises the following units: - Unit 1 - Swimming Pool Safety Operation and Supervision - Unit 2 - Pool Lifeguard Emergency Rescue Skills - Unit 3 - First Aid, Illness and Injury Management in a Pool Environment Every candidate attending a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course must be 16-years-old or above 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 Assessment for the NPLQ takes place at the end of the course.