NPLQ lifeguard courses

Sandy Balls Leisure Club now offers NPLQ courses to members of the public. The dates of the next course are Monday 12th July – Friday 16th July 2010.

This course will enable candidates to become a lifeguard at any pool in the UK and most of Europe.
About our NPLQ courses:

• NPLQ courses at Sandy Balls are run as an intensive course over a 5 Day period.
• They cost £250 per candidate.
• The price includes all training, a log book and an RLSS information training pack.
• The course will run between 9.00am and 18:00, Monday to Friday.
• The course will be taught by one instructor who is qualified as a pool lifeguard trainer assessors.
• On completion of the NPLQ, candidates gain a qualification which allows them to work as a qualified pool lifeguard at any pool in the UK or most of Europe.
• The qualification is given based on the results of a theory and practical examination which will take place on the final day of the course.
• The qualification lasts for 2 years from the date of the examination and can be renewed after 2 years as long as sufficient training hours have been completed.

What does the course involve?

The course involves candidates being trained in four different elements:

• • Practical: water fitness, rescue tows, casualty handling.
• • CPR: adult, child and baby, choking.
• • First Aid: primary and secondary survey, bandaging, injuries and illnesses.
• • Theory: lifeguards roles and responsibilities, health and safety, safety on poolside.
• . Candidates must be: Aged 16 or over
   
• • Able to swim at least 200 meters
• • Able to attend all sessions and the final examination

To reserve your space or for more information please contact Chris Evetts on 01425 651216 or email chris@sandyballs.co.uk