The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification has been developed to train candidates in the important skills required to work in the leisure industry within the UK, as well as being highly recognised abroad. These skills include:
- Resuscitation
- First Aid
- Scanning Techniques
- Pool Procedures
- Role of a Lifeguard and the Legal Requirements
The course requirements must be met:
- Candidates MUST be 16 years of age prior to the examination date.
- Complete a minimum of 38 hours training.
- Be able to jump/dive into deep water.
- Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds.
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back.
- Tread water in deep water for 30 seconds.
- Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool.
- Climb out unaided without the use of the ladder/steps.