National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) (August 2025)
Schedule
Mon, 18 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Sports Centre Lancaster University, LA1 4XX Lancaster, United Kingdom | Lancaster, EN
Upon successful completion of the NPLQ, participants become fully qualified lifeguards, equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively respond to aquatic emergencies, ensuring the safety of individuals in and around the pool area.
The course, taking place over six days in August 2025, covers a comprehensive range of topics including teaching in National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Anaphylaxis Management.
Throughout the week, participants will undergo practical and theoretical assessments to ensure their competence in handling emergency situations, such as water rescue techniques, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and poolside management.
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
🛟Be over the age of 16 on the day of assessment
🛟Swim 50m in less than 1 minute
🛟Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back
🛟Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds
🛟Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
🛟Climb out of the pool unaided
Where is it happening?
Sports Centre Lancaster University, LA1 4XX Lancaster, United Kingdom, Lancaster University, Bowland Avenue East, Lancaster, LA1 4, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: