National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Courses



What will you need to do to get the NPLQ?

Every candidate, prior to commencement of training for the NPLQ must:

• Be 16 years of age;
  
  

Be able to meet the following basic fitness criteria:-

• 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
  
  

Click here to visit the Royal Lifesaving Society Website

ASA Swimming Teachers Qualifications

At Blandford Leisure Centre we work in partnership with the Amateur Swimming Association to provide Level 1 and 2 teaching qualifications, along with CPD courses.

Click here to visit the Amateur Swimming Association Website