RLSS Beach Lifeguard (NVBLQ) RNLI STAFF RENEWAL Course September 27th(Friday) & 28th (Saturday) 2024
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This renewal is for RNLI staff only , prices are :
6 candidates or more £189 pp Public price is £210
Use code RNLI to get the 10% discount at checkout
NVBLQ Course Pre-Requisites
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
Sub6 booking Terms & Conditions
https://sub6life.com/pages/terms-conditions
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.
Course Content
Location : Portrush
Timetable is 09.00 - 17.00 but is subject to change , exact timings and location will be emailed when we receive your booking and enrolment forms.
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
• Renewal candidates will be asked to supply evidence of qualifications before the first day of the course. A copy of your certificate must be emailed to carl@sub6life.com
If your certificate is not valid your will have to complete the full course with full fee.
The full course fee is £375
This renewal is for RNLI staff only , prices are :
6 candidates or more £189 pp Public price is £210
Use code RNLI to get the 10% discount at checkout
NVBLQ Course Pre-Requisites
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
Sub6 booking Terms & Conditions
https://sub6life.com/pages/terms-conditions
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.
Course Content
Location : Portrush
Timetable is 09.00 - 17.00 but is subject to change , exact timings and location will be emailed when we receive your booking and enrolment forms.
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
• Renewal candidates will be asked to supply evidence of qualifications before the first day of the course. A copy of your certificate must be emailed to carl@sub6life.com
If your certificate is not valid your will have to complete the full course with full fee.
The full course fee is £375