FULLY FUNDED RLSS Beach Lifeguard Course (NVBLQ) April 23rd - May 7th 2024 (All dates in details below)
£0.00
Course Dates and times (All dates must be attended , 100% attendance.
April 23rd , 24th, 25th, 26th 16:00 - 20:00
April 27th & 28th 09:30 - 18:30
May 1st 16:00 - 20:00 Online
May 7th 16:00- 20:00
NVBLQ Course Pre-Requisites
Funded course you must Live in the causeway coast and glens area and be seeking employment.
Every candidate attending a NVBLQ course must:
◦ Before the course, candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in a pool (recommended 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in eight minutes or less using a continuous front stroke and showing urgency.
◦ Be 16-years-old
◦ Have a good level of fitness
◦ Surface dive to a depth of 1.5 metres
◦ Tread water for two minutes
◦ Climb out of deep water unaided and without steps
◦ Be competent at swimming in the sea
Fitness Testing
For the assessment, candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in a pool (recommended 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in eight minutes or less using a continuous front stroke and showing urgency.
Fitness standard not being met will mean new full course fee will be charged to book into a new course if there is availability.
We recommend that 400 metres timed swim in the pool is completed in under 7 minutes 30 seconds and 200 metre time is under 3 minutes 30 seconds. (This is the RNLI Standards but not essential to pass this course)
We also recommend having surfed or used a rescue board at least 5 times.
This course does not guarantee employment with the RNLI lifeguards but will give you the best opportunity possible.
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Location : Portrush
Pool sessions Coleraine leisure centre
Travel between pool and Portrush must be arranged by yourself.
Exact location will be emailed when we receive your booking and enrolment forms.
Final information will be sent 2 weeks prior to course start date.
Course Content
The NVBLQ covers all elements of beach lifeguard theory, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, pool skills and open water skills. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times and lifting. The NVBLQ is comprised of four modules and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification.
• Module 1 – Beach Lifeguarding – Knowledge and Understanding
• Module 2 – Life Support and First Aid
• Module 3– Ocean Skils
• Module 4 – Pool Skills
• Includes AED Training
ASSESSMENT
The NVBLQ assessment takes place at the end of the course. It determines your competence, skills and knowledge of working as a beach lifeguard and assesses your ability to apply the skills and knowledge in a beach environment.
The assessment is split into five elements:
• Beach Lifeguard and First Aid Theory
• Life Support and First Aid
• First Aid Practical
• Ocean Skills
• Pool Skills