The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is the most awarded lifeguard qualification. On completion you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard. The NPLQ can also be used as a stepping stone to a career within the leisure industry. RiversMeet employees many lifeguards on a full-time or part-time basis.

Course duration: 36 hours

Course Syllabus Outline

Training and assessment for this qualification is split into 3 sections (or QCF units). Each section is then broken into a further 3 elements.

Section 1 - The Lifeguard, Swimming Pool and Supervision (12 hours)

• Element 1 The Lifeguard and the Law
• Element 2 The Swimming Pool, Hazards and Control Measures
• Element 3 Swimming Pool Supervision

Section 2 - Intervention, Rescue and Emergency Action Plan (10 hours)

• Element 1 Intervention and Rescue
• Element 2 Rescue of a Casualty with a Suspected Spinal Injury
• Element 3 Emergency Action Plan

Section 3 - CPR, AED and First Aid (13 hours)

• Element 1 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Element 2 Automated External Defibrillation (AED) (Optional)(Extra 1.5 hours)
• Element 3 First Aid

(All units must be completed).

The course consists of physical training and theoretical classroom work, followed by a practical in-water and out-of-water assessment on pool rescue, first aid, CPR and lifesaving skills. Candidates must be aged 16 or over.

Dates of Next Course

Monday 8th April 2024 - Saturday 13th April 2024

Times
Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00

Cost

£250.00

For more information please contact Emily Watts. Email: Emily.watts@riversmeetgillingham.org

The IQL Level 3 First Aid at Work Qualification covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries and illness.

This three-day course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment.

The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for three years, making it suitable for all industries and enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

About the Course

The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid.

Pre-Requisites

• Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of taking the assessment. No prior first aid knowledge is required.

Recommended For

• Everyone!
• Individuals and organisations are advised to take this course.

Dates of Next Course

Dates of next course coming soon

Cost

TBA

The IQL Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification enables a first-aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work.

This one-day course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment.

The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for three years, making it suitable for all industries and enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

About the Course

The Emergency First Aid at Work course is six hours and comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, including practical assessment on CPR and first aid.

The award is valid for three years as of the date of assessment.

Pre-Requisites

• Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of taking the assessment. No prior first aid knowledge is required.

Recommended For

• Everyone!
• Individuals and organisations are advised to take this course.

Dates of Next Course

Sunday 30th June 2024 | £80 per person

For more information, or to book onto the next course we are running please contact Emily Watts T: 01747 834013 | Email: Emily.Watts@riversmeetgillingham.org