FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

POOL COURSE FAQ

  • We recommend being able to swim 50 meters in less than 50 seconds front crawl and be able to swim 100 meters non stop.

  • The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 46 hours. This is made up of 36 guided learning hours (GL) (excluding breaks) for the delivery of the qualification and 10 hours for candidate self-study (independent learning) for consolidation and preparation for assessments.

    Self-study includes revision questions within the NPLQ candidate manual, theory practice papers and revision reading. It should be set by the trainer but does not need to be recorded.

    This also is followed by a 3 hour exam.

  • 16 is the minimum age to complete a public pool lifeguard course.

  • Accredited national pool lifeguard certificate from Royal Lifesaving Society is valid for 2 years from date of completion of exam.

  • On completion of a course and final assessment you get your certificate immediately via our online portal

  • Goggles are not allowed for health and safety reasons.

  • If you have never held a RLSS award, qualification or RLSS membership, you do not have an account and will need to create one. Creating your RLSS Account is easy. Just click the link below and, don't forget, shortly after setting up your RLSS UK Account you will receive an email from us asking you to verify your email (check your junk/spam inbox). This is the crucial final step and, then you are good to go!

    https://rlssuk.tahdah.me/account/registernew

BEACH COURSES FAQ

  • To start the beach lifeguard course the minimum swim fitness allowed is to be able swim 400 meters front crawl, non stop in under 7 minutes 30 seconds.

  • The NVBLQ course is a minimum of 40 hours long followed by a practical assessment on beach theory, life support, first aid, swimming pool practical and open water practical.

  • While you do not need to be proficient at standing on a surfboard, you do need to be able to paddle a board through breaking waves and be able to catch waves easily on a surf board.

  • We will be in the water daily for a number of hours and for you to be safe you need to wear a winter surf wetsuit of minimum thickness 5/3. You also need to wear surf booties for protection of your feet.

  • 16 is the minimum age for our public courses.

  • Accredited national beach lifeguard certificate from Royal Lifesaving Society is valid for 2 years from date of completion of exam.

    • Improve your communication skills

    • Increase your self-confidence

    • Develop sought-after skills

    • Learn life-saving skills

    • Make new friends

    • Fancy a challenge?

  • On completion of a course and final assessment you get your certificate immediately via our online portal.

  • Goggles are allowed during the 400 meter swim fitness test, but no other part of training.

  • If you have never held a RLSS award, qualification or RLSS membership, you do not have an account and will need to create one. Creating your RLSS Account is easy. Just click the link below and, don't forget, shortly after setting up your RLSS UK Account you will receive an email from us asking you to verify your email (check your junk/spam inbox). This is the crucial final step and, then you are good to go! https://rlssuk.tahdah.me/account/registernew