Work Based Lifesaving Qualifications
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
The NPLQ establishes competence in pool lifeguard skills including water rescue and life support for personnel employed in the leisure industry as a swimming pool lifeguard.
The syllabus covers the criteria laid down in the Health & Safety Executive publication 'Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools.'
Other than good general fitness, eyesight and ability to swim, there are no prerequisites for this award.
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National Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NBLQ)
This Lifeguard qualification trains the skills required by those responsible for the direct supervision and safety of those using open water locations for recreational purposes.
The syllabus covers the criteria established in the joint RLSS UK/RoSPA publications 'Safety on Beaches' and 'Safety and Inland Water Sites'.
Other than good general fitness, eyesight and ability to swim, there are no prerequisites for this award.
National Beach Lifeguard Qualification Syllabus (10.75 MB)
National Beach Lifeguard Qualification - Specialist Module Paddle Craft (239.69 kB)
National Beach Lifeguard Qualification Sample Lesson Plans (83.06 kB)
National Beach Lifeguard Qualification Sample Lesson Plans (83.06 kB)
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National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)
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This qualification trains the practical Lifesaving skills that may be needed by anyone teaching or coaching swimming or another programmed activity in the pool.
The qualification is endorsed by the Amateur Swimming Association, the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management and the Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches. It is also recognised in 'Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools' as being appropriate for those supervising programmed activities.
There are no prerequisites for this qualification. This is not a Lifeguard qualification.
NRASTC Assessors Mark Sheet (856.13 kB)
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National Water Safety Management ProgrammeÂ
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In recent years RLSS UK has recognised the need for a new flexible modular programme that delivers basic water safety training for a wide work force and developed a new vocational open water safety training programme. The Water Safety Management Programme (WSMP) builds on the successful 'Emergency Response Activity Supervisor' award but with greater emphasis on pro-active and preventative 'Management'. The aim is to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions when managing groups in, on or around the water margins and provide necessary personal safety skills for lone workers operating around water.
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The new modular format creates the flexibility to maximise accessibility to a wide audience, including the education sector, outdoor leaders and uniformed emergency services and has a hierarchy of 3 training levels. The Basic Water Safety Awareness Module provides Level 1 and underpins the programme. On completion of Level 1 candidates can progress to Level 2 and select from a menu of environment specific modules including Beach, River and Still Water and the option to do Basic Life Support. For the more energetic and fit leaders Level 3 teaches deep water rescue and spinal extraction.
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Emergency Response Open Water (ER-OW)
The ER-OW qualification has been specifically designed for people who work near or around water such as park wardens, rangers, gardeners or farmers, who don't have any direct responsibility for aquatic safety but may be expected to respond during an emergency.
The syllabus trains candidates in land based rescue techniques, basic first aid and Life Support (CPR).
There are no prerequisites for this qualification. This is not a Lifeguard qualification.
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Emergency Response Activity Supervisor (ER-AS)
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The ER-AS qualification has been specifically designed for those supervising aquatic activities at open water locations. The syllabus trains candidates in land and water based rescue techniques, basic first aid and Life Support (CPR).
There are no prerequisites for this qualification. This is not a Lifeguard qualification.
Emergency Response Activity Supervisor Syllabus (45.17 kB)
Emergency Response Activity Supervisor Risk Assessment Form (1.81 MB)
Emergency Resposne Activity Supervisor Activity Analysis Form (1.81 MB)
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Emergency Response Swimming Pools (ER-SP)
The Emergency Response Certificate (Swimming Pools) is a Certificate of Water Rescue Competence for staff working in a facility where there is a swimming pool but where there is no direct poolside supervision. In addition, the qualification will apply where pool operators wish to provide a suitable programme of training and independent assessment for ancillary staff who may act in support of the lifeguard team. This is not a Lifeguard qualification.
There are no prerequisites for this qualification. This is not a Lifeguard qualification.
Emergency Resposne Swimming Pools Syllabus 3rd Edition (251.45 kB)
Emergency Response Swimming Pool 3rd Edition Registration Form (74.02 kB)
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Rescue Test for Supervisors of Swimmers with Disabilities (RTSSD)
This qualification is designed specifically for lifeguards, teachers, coaches and helpers who may be required to assist in a rescue situation whilst responsible for the supervision of swimmers who have disabilities. There are no prerequisites for this qualification.
There are no prerequisites for this qualification. This is not a Lifeguard qualification.
Resuce Test For Supervisors Of Swimmers With Disabilities Syllabus (381.81 kB)
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Police Lifesaving Certificate
This qualification is specifically for serving police officers and offers training in water safety, Life Support (CPR), and aquatic rescue as they apply to their normal duties.
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