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The National Beach Lifeguard Qualification
(NBLQ)
The NBLQ qualification in the UK & Ireland is designed to
be generic and is accepted as the standard qualification for
Beach Lifeguards on most UK beaches.
The NBLQ qualification
is a Foundation Module and experience and in-service training
is of equal importance therefore Specialist add-on modules
have been developed. As all beach environments are not the
same Risk Assessment will highlight key features and training
requirements that Beach Operators need to focus on and this
will highlight the Specialist Modules required
for that environment.
The
NBLQ Includes:
- Beach Lifeguard theory - Teaching of the theories
and practices of Beach Lifeguarding, most of which relates
to the primary role of a lifeguard in preventing incidents.
- Open Water rescue skills - candidates will gain
experience using a range of equipment to perform simulated
rescues in the sea, including the torpedo buoy and a range
of rescue boards.
- Life Support - candidates will
receive thorough training in resuscitation techniques for
adults, children and babies up to Life Support 3, RLSS
UK’s highest life support
award. Candidates can also be trained in Extended Life Support
which is the use of Automated External Defibrillators and
oxygen therapy.
- First Aid - Candidates will also be trained in
First Aid and many go on to complete the HSE First Aid at
Work, which is a valuable qualification recognised by all
employers.
Specialist Beach Lifeguard Modules
- Rescue
Boat Helm and Crew
- Paddleboard
- Personal Water Craft
- Specialised Resuscitation Programmes (Oxygen Therapy and Defibrillation)
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I WANT TO BE A BEACH LIFEGUARD - CANDIDATES
The course is open to candidates aged 16 and over and provides
intensive theoretical and practical training in the theory and
practices of Beach Lifeguarding, resuscitation, open water rescue
skills and first aid. Beach Lifeguarding demands a range of different
skills to allow for the varying conditions lifeguards may encounter.
The main duties of a Beach Lifeguard are:
- to supervise the activities and people on the beach
- to identify hazards and take preventative measures
- to endeavour to prevent accidents
- to provide water-safety and safe sunbathing advice
- to provide a point of contact for people on the beach
- to provide basic first aid
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Every Candidate, prior
to the commencement of a National Beach Lifeguard Qualification
(NBLQ) course must :
Be 16 years of age prior to commencing a course of training.
Must be able to meet the following basic fitness criteria:
- Jump/dive into deep water
- Swim 400m in a recommended time
of 7mins 30 secs
- Swim 200m continuously on their
front and back
- Run at least 400m
- Surface dive up to 2m
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Renewal Candidates
- Renewal candidates may renew their qualification only within
the period of validity of their existing qualification as stated
on the insignia.
- Candidates must meet the following ongoing training criteria
before being submitted for a renewal assessment:
- Provide written evidence of having completed a minimum of
20 hours in lifesaving, CPR and first aid training.
- Hold a current NBLQ
- Have access to a copy of Beach Lifeguard available from Lifesavers
Direct
- Where lifeguards undertake activities as part of a club or
other voluntary group, the same criteria must be applied in
order to ensure consistant standards within the constraints
of their responsibilities
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Tel: 01789
773 994 | Fax: 01789 773 995 | email: lifesavers@rlss.org.uk