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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Lifeguard Courses

The NPLQ is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland. The course comprises of physical training and theoretical classroom work, followed by practical in-water and out-of-water assessment on pool rescue, first aid, CPR and lifesaving skills.

All candidates must be aged 16 years or over on the date of the assessment on the last day of the course and be able to meet the following fitness criteria:

• Jump or dive into deep water
• Swim 50m in less than 60 seconds
• Swim 100m continuously on front and back in deep water
• Tread water for 30 seconds
• Surface dive to the floor of the pool
• Climb out unaided without ladder / steps and where the pool design permits

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