Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UKs National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR.
Participants must complete a swim test prior to acceptance on the course, so telephone us to enrol on this course.
Each course costs £273 per person which must be paid prior to the course starting. To book any one of the courses below contact the relevant centre or email leisure@midulstercouncil.org
Current course availability
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Venue
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Course details
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Greenvale Leisure Centre
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Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November
(Assessment: Saturday 2 November 2024)
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Dungannon Leisure Centre
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Specific Date TBC - Likely February 2025 |
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Cookstown Leisure Centre
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Monday 1 July to Friday 5 July
(Assessment: Saturday 6 July 2024)
Monday 12 August to Friday 16 August
(Assessment: Saturday 17 August 2024)
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Benefits
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Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry
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Opportunity for career progression, as most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards
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Varied working hours
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Work within a team
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The NPLQ is recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel
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Great way for students to fund studies
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Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR
Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisites
Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:
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Jump / dive into deep water
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Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
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Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
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Tread water for 30 seconds
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Surface dive to the floor of the pool
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Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits
Want to know more?
Email us at leisure@midulstercouncil.org