NPLQ - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

January 2027

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification with PXB

The internationally recognised Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is not only a qualification that will train you to become a Pool Lifeguard but can also be a stepping stone into a career within the leisure industry.

Please read the course dates, times and details below very carefully before booking.

Course Dates

Minimum Age 16
External Customers £315
Leeds Beckett Students £295

Course Description

Course Fee
External Candidates:                       £315
Leeds Beckett Students/Staff          £295

What is the NPLQ?

The NPLQ is a Level 3 qualification approved by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). This qualification trains you in lifesaving, water safety, rescue techniques, first aid, and CPR — providing the essential skills needed to work professionally as a lifeguard in swimming pools across the UK and internationally.

Who Should Apply?

• Individuals aged 16 or looking to start a career or gain employment as a pool lifeguard.
• Those seeking physically active roles within the leisure or aquatic industry.
• People who want to develop critical lifesaving skills and first aid proficiency.
• Anyone pursuing further education who can benefit from the UCAS points awarded upon completion.

Course Entry Requirements

To enrol, candidates must be able to:

• Jump or dive into deep water safely.
• Swim 50 metres in under 60 seconds.
• Swim 100 metres continuously on both front and back in deep water.
• Tread water for at least 30 seconds.
• Perform a surface dive to the bottom of the pool.
• Climb out of the pool unaided, without using a ladder or steps.

Participants will complete a swim test on the first morning of the course to ensure water readiness.