The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification


On 1st January 2004, the 7th edition of the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) replaced the 6th edition.


The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) assessment syllabus has been reprinted for the 7th edition and is available for candidates and Trainer Assessors (TAs). The syllabus is available in Appendix 5 of 'The Lifeguard' publication available from Lifesavers Direct.

For details of the qualification itself and for the prerequisites needed to start the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) please see becoming a lifeguard. (Does it say also how to be a TA or ATC?)