RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ GEN 10) November 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th 2026 (ALL DATES) Portrush / Coleraine

£395.00
By SUB6 Surf Store - Surf School - Lifeguard Courses

Pickup currently unavailable at Portstewart Strand

Course Prerequisites 

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

About the NPLQ 

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.

About the assessment

Assessment for the NPLQ takes place at the end of the course. It determines your knowledge and understanding of the principles of working as a pool lifeguard and assesses your ability to apply the skills and knowledge in a work-related environment.

The assessment is split into three sections:

  • Practical pool assessment
  • Theory Assessment for all three sections
  • Practical First Aid & CPR assessment

Fitness Testing 

 All The prerequisites will be tested including :

  • 50 metre swim in under 60 seconds
  • 100 metre swim continuously on front and back. 

Fitness standard not being met will mean new full course fee will be charged to book into a new course if there is availability. 

Funding for courses 

Apply at the link below for the

Personal Learning Account Fund, guidance is available at the link to download.

https://grants.ccgbcapps.com

Read our term and conditions

https://sub6life.com/pages/terms-conditions

Location : Portrush & Coleraine , Northern Ireland 

Pool work will be in Coleraine Grammer School Pool and theory and dry practical in Portrush 

Approximate Timetable is 09.00 - 18.00 each day but is subject to change , exact timings and location will be emailed when we receive your booking and enrolment forms. 

Final information will be sent 2 weeks prior to course start date. 

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