{"product_id":"rlss-national-vocational-beach-lifeguard-qualification-renewal-october-17th-18th-19th-2026-portrush-northern-ireland","title":"RLSS National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification RENEWAL - October 17th, 18th \u0026 19th 2026 - Portrush, Northern Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNVBLQ Course Pre-Requisites\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery candidate attending a NVBLQ course must:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e◦ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore 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.\u2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e◦ Be 16-years-old\u003cbr\u003e◦ Have a good level of fitness\u003cbr\u003e◦ Surface dive to a depth of 1.5 metres\u003cbr\u003e◦ Tread water for two minutes\u003cbr\u003e◦ Climb out of deep water unaided and without steps\u003cbr\u003e◦ Be competent at swimming in the sea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake sure you can attend all of the dates as refunds will not be given.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitness Testing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFitness Testing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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.\u2028\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitness standard not being met will mean new full course fee will be charged to book into a new course if there is availability. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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) \u2028\u2028We also recommend having surfed or used a rescue board at least 5 times.\u2028This course does not guarantee employment with the RNLI lifeguards but will give you the best opportunity possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead our booking terms and conditions \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sub6life.com\/pages\/terms-conditions\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sub6life.com\/pages\/terms-conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation : Portrush\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimetable is 09.00 - 17.00 each day but is subject to change , exact timings and location will be emailed when we receive your booking and enrolment forms.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinal information will be sent 2 weeks prior to course start date. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Assessment day will be on a Monday for this course. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunding for courses \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply at the link below for the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Learning Account Fund, \u003c\/strong\u003eguidance is available at the link to download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grants.ccgbcapps.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/grants.ccgbcapps.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Module 1 – Beach Lifeguarding – Knowledge and Understanding\u003cbr\u003e• Module 2 – Life Support and First Aid\u003cbr\u003e• Module 3– Ocean Skils\u003cbr\u003e• Module 4 – Pool Skills\u003cbr\u003e• Includes AED Training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASSESSMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NVBLQ assessment takes place at the end of the course. 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