How to book and pay

To apply for a course please complete the training application form and return to our training contacts.  The form is available on the Development home page.

Essential Information

A lifeguard must be fit and healthy so the course will have certain physical demands, therefore candidates must be able to meet the following pre requisites before attending the course. If you are unsure if you can meet these standards please contact your local pool and they will arrange a pool test for you.

· Jump or dive into a pool in deep water (where available)
· Swim 50 meters in 1 minute or less
· Swim 100 meters continuously on the front and then the back
· Tread water in deep water for 30 seconds
· Climb out of the pool unaided, without using steps or a ladder
· Surface dive to the deepest part of the pool

100% attendance required to complete 36 hours needed to be presented for assessment. Candidates must pass continuous assessment by the trainer throughout the course to be eligible for the end of course assessment. Assessment completed by an external independent assessor sampling elements across the whole syllabus.

An assessment takes place at the end of a training course. 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. The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is awarded upon successful completion of the course and assessment and is valid for a period of 2 years.

Age restrictions

Candidates must be 16 years old at the time of the course assessment.