If you are wishing to take the next step in your lifeguard career and train the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), there are two qualifications available.

To train Unit 1 of the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), you will need to become a Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor (Unit 1 TA).

If you are wishing to train Unit 2 of the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), you will need to become a Pool Supervision Trainer Assessor (Unit 2 TA).

For more details of the Unit 1 TA courses, please use our course finder to find details of these courses close to you.

As a minimum, you will need to be 18 years of age, Be a member of the Royal Life Saving Society UK and hold a full National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).

For more information regarding becoming a Unit 2 TA, please visit the ISRM website, where you can find more details of course dates and candidate pre-requisites.