
NPLQ Lifeguard Qualification
JORE Training deliver the RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) It is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the United Kingdom and Ireland and is also internationally recognised. The NPLQ is an excellent starting point for anyone looking for a career in the leisure industry.REQUEST A QUOTE | BOOK NOW |
- Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate
- First Aid at Work Certificate (Additional 2 hours training)
- Automated External Defibrillation Certificate (AED) (Additional 1.5 hours training)
- Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry
- Opportunity for career progression, as most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards
- Varied working hours
- Work within a team
- The NPLQ is recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel
- Great way for students to fund studies
- Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR
- 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 and where the pool design permits
- The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the swimming pool. Training and assessment for the NPLQ is in three sections and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification.
- Section 1 – The Lifeguard and the Law, Swimming Pool Supervision
- Element 1 – The Lifeguard and the Law
- Element 2 – Swimming Pool, Hazards and Control Measures
- Element 3 – Swimming Pool Supervision
- Section 2 – Intervention and Rescue and Emergency Action Plans
- Element 1 – Intervention and Rescue
- Element 2 – Rescue of a Casualty with a Suspected Spinal Injury
- Element 3 – Emergency Action Plan
- Section 3 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, AED and First Aid
- Element 1 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Element 2 – First Aid
- Element 3 – Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
- Section 1 – The Lifeguard and the Law, Swimming Pool Supervision
- Practical pool assessment
- Theory Assessment – verbal question and answer session with the assessor
- Practical First Aid & CPR assessment
- Provide written evidence of having completed a minimum 20 hours lifesaving, CPR and first aid training within the two year validity period. Ongoing training will be provided by the employer.
- Current RLSS UK National Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NBLQ) [12 hours]
- Current HSE Approved First Aid at Work Certificate or Occupational First Aid Certificate [9 hours]
- Current STA NARS [PL] Qualification [9 hours]
NPLQ Lifeguard Qualifications with Other Courses
The integrated National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and First Aid at Work (FAW), Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), or Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is an easy and simple way to gain two highly accredited qualifications at the same time.NPLQ Lifeguard Qualification with EFAW
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- Provides a quick and value for money route to achieve both the NPLQ and First Aid at Work (just an extra three hours on top of the standard NPLQ course). Emergency First Aid at Work doesn’t require any additional hours training
- Both integrated NPLQ/First Aid courses and standalone First Aid courses meet the first aid training needs of staff on and off poolside
- All qualifications are ofqual regulated and fully meet the HSE requirements.
NPLQ Lifeguard Qualification with AED
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NPLQ Lifeguard Qualification with FAW
Integrated NPLQ and First Aid at Work.REQUEST A QUOTE | BOOK NOW |
NRASTC only
The NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson. It is suitable for teachers working in a wide range of swimming pools, including pools where the water is deeper than the teacher’s standing depth.REQUEST A QUOTE | BOOK NOW |
Section | New candidate (hours) | Renewal candidate (hours) |
1) The Teacher, swimming pool and class management | 4 | 2 |
2) Intervention rescue and emergency action | 4 | 2 |
3) CPR and first aid | 6 | 2 |
Assessment | 2 | 2 |
Total | 16 | 8 |
NRASTC with EFAW and AED
Integrated NRASTC and Emergency First Aid at Work and Automated External Defibrillator.REQUEST A QUOTE | BOOK NOW |
ATSPRA only
The ATSPRA is a supervision and rescue qualification for therapists, teachers and support staff working on the poolside or in the water during activities such as, aquatic therapy or therapeutic exercise/play. The qualification is suitable for use in shallow pools where the rescuer will not be required to swim to perform a rescue, with water no deeper than the rescuers chest depth.REQUEST A QUOTE | BOOK NOW |
Section | New candidate (hours) |
1) The Teacher/therapist, risk assessment and pool safety | 3 |
2) Intervention, rescue and emergency action | 3+ |
Assessment | 1 |
Total | 7+ |
Optional Section | |
3) CPR and first aid | 6 |
Assessment | 1 |
Total | 7 |
ATSPRA with EFAW and AED
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ROOKIE Lifeguard Courses
The Rookie Lifeguard programme that is run by JORE Training is popular, fun and educational it is a junior award scheme for all 8 to 12-year-olds. For most children Rookie Lifeguard will be the first opportunity to explore water safety and learn valuable life skills.REQUEST A QUOTE | BOOK NOW |
SURVIVE & SAVE Courses
JORE Training deliver the RLSS UK’s Survive & Save Programme it is the lifesaving awards programme for teens and adults (12years+). The awards are challenging but fun to complete and they are arranged into Bronze, Silver and Gold levels to ensure that you continue to develop your lifesaving skills as you progress through the awards.REQUEST A QUOTE | BOOK NOW |
Monthly Lifeguard Training
If your swimming pool requires someone to deliver regular Lifeguard Training to your lifeguards contact JORE Training they will provide a qualified trainer assessor to attend you facility with equipment if needed to conduct high quality RLSS UK approved training at a time and date that suites you and your lifeguards. *This is a requirement of the RLSS UK to keep Lifeguards up to date with their training, a minimum of 2 hours a month need to be completed.REQUEST A QUOTE | BOOK NOW |
Lifeguard Assessing
If you have lifeguards that need to renew their lifeguard qualification and they have the relevant 20 hours worth of training records and their current NPLQ Lifeguard qualification is still in date JORE Training can organise a renewal assessment at a time and date that suites you and your lifeguards. To book your renewal please give us a call or drop us an e-mail.REQUEST A QUOTE | BOOK NOW |
Yearly 3 hour update (FAW candidates only)
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The Emergency Response (Pool)
Introduction
Paragraph 193 of the HSE publication “Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools” states –Whenever the pool is in use, a member of staff will need to be designated as “on call” to respond immediately to the alarm and deal with any emergency. It is essential that such staff are trained in pool rescue, CPR techniques and first aid.The Emergency Response (Pool) is designed to assist operators to meet these requirements. The Emergency Response Programme is designed to train ancillary staff to back up and support the lifeguard team (if available) and staff to respond to an emergency. In complying with the HSE publication ‘Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools’, pool operators are strongly recommended to refer to figure 3 on page 66, to determine if continuous or occasional poolside supervision is required.
“Constant poolside supervision by lifeguards provides the best assurance of pool user’s safety.”The award is designed for pools of 1.5m depth or less.
Risk Assessment
‘MANAGING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SWIMMING POOLS’, HSG 179. Pool operators MUST have undertaken a comprehensive risk assessment for the swimming facilities that has identified:- The nature of the hazards present.
- The degree of risk associated with each hazard.
- The existing control measures in place.
- The additional control measures necessary to effectively reduce or eliminate risk.
Written policies and procedures
The pool must have a comprehensive swimming safety policy and detailed pool safety operating procedures [PSOP] that identify the manner in which the pool operates on a day-to-day basis, the Normal Operating Plan [NOP], and the response to any foreseeable emergency [EAP]. It is accepted that the EAP may determine that guests are themselves responsible for summoning assistance in the event of an emergency arising.Staff
Pool operators owe a duty to users to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are safe whenever they are using the swimming and any ancillary facilities. In recognising that direct supervision is not to be provided, there must be sufficient staff available ‘on call’ who are able to respond effectively to any foreseeable emergency. Pool operators equally have a statutory responsibility to provide appropriate training to staff who may have to undertake the response to an emergency. It is important to recognise that, due to the nature of the skills involved, regular in-house refresher training is an essential part of this duty to maintain competence.Guidance for Emergency Response Pool Trainer Assessors
Guidance for pool operators
There is a wealth of easy to follow guidance available and pool operators are strongly advised to refer to the following:- Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools: Health and Safety Commission/Sport England HSG 179.
- Five Steps to Risk Assessment: Health and Safety Executive.
- The Lifeguard: RLSS UK.
Terminology
Trainer Assessors and Continual Assessment Course training must be organised and delivered by a RLSS UK Emergency Response 3rd Edition Trainer Assessor (TA) who holds the current prerequisites and card of authority. All training must be delivered inline with the current RLSS UK Code of Practice and safety guidance. Full training, continuous assessment and course attendance records must be completed by the TA throughout the duration of the course and retained at the venue for inspection by any authorised person. RLSS UK recommend that records should be kept for at least 7 years. Throughout the course the TA must be assured that each candidate is suitably trained and is capable of demonstrating the practical skills and demonstrate an understanding of the full syllabus of skills. The TA can ask a number of oral questions of the candidates to test knowledge. This may be backed up with a review at the end of the 14 hours with a further set of face to face questions and demonstration of practical skills to confirm competence. Assessment – Continuous competency based assessment throughout the course. Candidates – Maximum number of candidates on a course with one Trainer is 12. Resuscitation Manikins – Adult, Child and Infant (as recommended in the Training and Assessing Code of Practice). Rescue Manikin – Approved submersible manikin.Award, organisation and administration
Preparation: Please read Emergency Pool Booklet ResourceGuidance for Emergency Response Pool Trainer Assessors
Dress: Candidate must wear suitable swimwear underneath t shirt and shorts for the pool sections. Training time: The minimum contact training time for this course is 14 hours with a maximum of 8 hours contact time per day, excluding break periods and changing time. Structured training will be in accordance with the syllabus. Validity: The Emergency Response Certificate (Swimming Pools) is valid for 24 months after successful course completion. Where it is necessary for holders to maintain evidence of competence, the certificate must be renewed within the validity period. The pool operator will need to complete a site specific induction in line with the employer’s duty. Renewals: Candidates who show evidence of having completed ongoing training and competency based assessment throughout the qualification period, covering the full range of skills prior to undertaking a renewal programme may undertake a 7 hour refresher course. Throughout the course the TA must be assured that each candidate is suitably trained and is capable of demonstrating the practical skills and demonstrate an understanding of the full syllabus of skills. The TA can ask a number of oral questions of the candidates to test knowledge. This may be backed up with a review at the end of the 7 hours with a further set of face to face questions and demonstration of practical skills to confirm competence.Price: £FREE | BOOK NOW |