Course Structure
To obtain the qualification, two units must be passed. Unit one consist of training in swimming pool supervision, the principles of lifesaving and basic first aid. For new candidates, a minimum of thirty one hours training must have been undertaken. Unit one is assessed by an external trainer assessor.
Unit two assesses the practical application of the techniques learnt in unit one, with a minimum of seven hours work being required to pass. It is assessed on an ongoing basis by a qualified trainer assessor.
To obtain the qualification, both units must be passed within six months of each other. The qualification lasts for 2 years from the date of issue and a further 20 hours of training must be completed before a lifeguard applies for renewal.
During 2012 NPLQ Revision 8 was introduced that combined unit 1 & 2 into a single unit. Revision 8 also incorporated changes that rationalized the structure, some subjects were added, some removed or amended. The training material was completely revised together with the training material . An optional AED add on is now available in revision 8. All trainer/assessors need to attend an update in order to train or assess NPLQ going forward as revision 7 was withdrawn in 2013.
During 2012 there were no reported drownings in Lifeguarded swimming pools in the UK. 2012-a-proud-year-for-all-involved-in-pool-lifeguarding
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