IQL Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Pool Supervision & Rescue (NPLQ)
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This qualification is the most widely recognised lifeguard qualification in the UK & Ireland and is a recruitment requirement for a number of jobs from Pool Lifeguard to Centre Manager. On successful completion of the course you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard.
ARE THERE ANY PRE-REQUISITES?
To enrol on this course you must be able to do the following:
- Swim 50m in less than 1 minute
- Swim 100m continuously on your front then 100m on your back
- Tread water in deep water for more than 30 seconds
- Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool
- Climb out of the pool unaided
NB. Candidates should also be fluent in conversational English and be at least 16 years old.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The course covers practical life-guarding skills, theory, basic first aid and resuscitation. Training and assessment is in two units:
- Unit 1 The Principles of Lifesaving and Swimming Pool Supervision
- Unit 2 The Application of Supervision and Rescue in a Swimming Pool.
Assessment for Unit 1 takes place at the conclusion of a training course, minimum 31 hours for new candidates. It determines a candidate's knowledge and understanding of the principles of working as a pool lifeguard and of his or her ability in a range of lifesaving skills, as they relate to rescue, in a range of common emergency situations that could occur in any pool.
Unit 2 is continuously assessed over a course, minimum 7 hours further training. It determines the candidate's ability to apply the Unit 1 skills and knowledge in a work related environment as they would apply in a swimming pool.
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is awarded upon successful completion of both units
HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED?
It is an intense course, delivered over 6 days, usually Monday – Saturday, 8.00am – 5.00pm Your days will be a mixture of practical and theoretical sessions. Assessment will be on the last day of the course via a practical and verbal exam.
Candidates who have recently taken one of the following qualifications may be excused from one or more sessions: HSE First Aid at Work, RLSS Bronze Medallion, NBLQ, Life Support 3 or STA NARS (PL). Proof of validity will be required. The trainer will advise whether any exemption is permitted, but we recommend that all sessions are attended
WHEN IS THE NEXT COURSE?
| 29th Sept - 4th October 2008 | Atherton Leisure Centre |
| 29th Sept - 4th October 2008 | The Arches Leisure Centre |
| 6th - 11th October 2008 | Morden Park Pools |
| 13th - 18th October 2008 | Atherton Leisure Centre |
| 13th - 18th October 2008 | Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre |
| 20th - 25th October 2008 | Acton Swimming Baths |
| 20th - 25th October 2008 | Rivermead Leisure Complex |
| 27th October - 1st November 2008 | The Arches Leisure Centre |
| 27th October - 1st November 2008 | Kings Hall Leisure Centre |
| 27th October - 1st November 2008 | Brixton Recreation Centre |
| 3rd - 8th November 2008 | Atherton Leisure Centre |
| 3rd - 8th November 2008 | Wimbledon Leisure Centre |
| 10th - 15th November 2008 | Oasis Sports Centre |
| 10th - 15th November 2008 | Canons Leisure Centre |
| 17th - 22nd November 2008 | Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre |
| 17th - 22nd November 2008 | Acton Swimming Baths |
| 8th - 13th December 2008 | The Arches Leisure Centre |
New Recreation Assistant Apprenticeship Recruiting NOW!
LLC has developed a new Apprenticeship scheme for Recreation assistants in partnership with Greenwich Leisure Limited. If you are interested in becoming an elite lifeguard with GLL and gaining formal leisure qualifications then this could be the course for you. To make a string start in the leisure industry with one of the country's leading leisure employers click here for more information.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Please contact us for further information on prices. 020 8676 7550 or enquiries@londonleisurecollege.co.uk
how do i apply?
Please download the application form via the link below and return to:
The Business Development Administrator
London Leisure Academy
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington Road
Upper Norwood
SE19 2BB
If you wish to pay your fee by cheque, please make it payable to "Greenwich Leisure Limited".
You must write the following three pieces of information on the back of the cheque and enclose it with your application form:
- Name of the course
- Dates of the course
- The name of the person taking the course
If you would like to pay your fee by credit or debit card, or arrange for your company to be invoiced, please contact us on 020 8676 7550.
We will then send you confirmation of your place, payment and directions to the training venue.
Please note: Your place is not confirmed on a course until full payment is received and you have been sent confirmation details. Minimum numbers are required for the course to run and dates/venues may be subject to change.
If you have any queries about the booking procedure, fees or any other support that we may be able to provide you with, please do not hesitate to contact us on 020 8676 7550 or enquiries@londonleisurecollege.co.uk
