RLSS Beach Lifeguard Qualification

Our Next course is:

Sun 27th April to Friday 2nd May 2025

The full course Costs £350 and is completed over 6 days.  5 days of training and the last day is your assessment.

The 3 day renewal course costs £250pp

We can also offer accommodation for those completing their RLSS Beach Lifeguard qualification.

Stay with us at a discounted rate.

• Be 16-years-old or over at the time of the assessment
• Have a good level of fitness
• Surface dive to a depth of 2 metres
• Be competent at swimming in the sea
• Before the course, candidates must be able to swim at least 200 metres in a pool (of recommended length 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in five minutes or less
• For the assessment, candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in a pool (recommended 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in eight minutes or less using a continuous front stroke and showing urgency

The NVBLQ covers all elements of beach lifeguard theory, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, pool skills and open water skills. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times and lifting. The NVBLQ is comprised of four modules and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification.

• Module 1 – Beach Lifeguarding – Knowledge and Understanding
• Module 2 – Life Support and First Aid
• Module 3 – Ocean Skills
• Module 4 – Pool Skills

The NVBLQ assessment takes place at the end of the course. It determines your competence, skills and knowledge of working as a beach lifeguard and assesses your ability to apply the skills and knowledge in a beach environment.

The assessment is split into five elements:

• Beach Lifeguard and First Aid Theory
• Life Support and First Aid
• First Aid Practical
• Ocean Skills
• Pool Skills