SLSGB Beach Lifeguard Course 7-11th April 2026
Schedule
Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Bigbury-on-Sea Beach | Salcombe, EN
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SLSGB Beach Lifeguard Course (NVBQL)TRAINING : Tuesday 7th to Sunday 12th April 2026
ASSESMENT: Sun 12th April
WHERE: Bigbury-On-Sea
COST: £330 per person
The SLSGB beach lifeguard course is the highest quality award available in the UK. Internationally recognised for beach lifeguards worldwide. This is also the preferred qualification taken by RNLI lifeguards in the UK. You'll need to be a minimum of 16 years of age and once you qualify, the certificate is valid for 24 months.
Whilst the course we deliver may vary in timing the syllabus is pretty regimented to adhere to the highest of standards. You should expect to cover:
Fitness tests including swimming and running on the beach to time restraints
Swimming skills including surface dives
Unconscious rescues
Using rescue apparatus appropriately
Beach lifeguard signals
Simulating rescue situations
Rescuing both conscious, unconscious and non-breathing patients
Basic life support including CPR, recovery positions, opening airways and spinal management
Providing patient aftercare
Working individually and as a lifeguard leader
The Price Includes: lifeguard and first aid manuals, all training and examination fees, access to online learning platforms
Pre Requists For This Course: You will need to be able to pass the fitness tests. A 400m timed swim in the pool, in under 8 minutes, and a 200m run in under 60 seconds. You will need to be a member of SLSGB, you can sign up HERE
What you'll need to bring: Wetsuit, Booties, Gloves if needed, goggles, packed lunch and snacks, warm dry clothes for inside days and after water activities
The course is run by a current RNLI trainer and assessor, so you're in professional and experienced hands.
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Where is it happening?
Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Marine Drv,Kingsbridge, Salcombe, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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