As part of the NPLQ course you would be required to carry out a swim test. You will be required to swim 2-lengths (50m) in under 60 seconds and swim 100ms on your front, followed by 100ms on your back, continuously. You will also need to tread water for 30 seconds, jump or dive into … Continued
Due to the nature of the course, this would depend on your disability/limitations. The Training Assessor is able to apply for a Reasonable Adjustment, which allow adaptations to the course assessment. You can read further information about this here. If you have further questions, please get in contact info@mvtlc.org.
The Level 3 in First Aid at Work course is across 3-days. A Level 3 in Emergency First Aid at Work course is 1-day. The hours vary for these courses. If you require further information please get in contact info@mvtlc.org.
The NPLQ course is across 6 days (with the external assessment being on the 6th day). The course times are 9am-6pm each day (apart from the assessment day, which may shorter).
Your NPLQ will be valid for 2 years. Before it expires, you will need to sit another assessment. To do this, you will need to provide a minimum of 20 hours records of certified training within the 2 year period of being qualified.
Before you are able to take part in an National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course, you will be required to take a swim test. This would need to be booked in advance of the course starting and with the course trainer. You will be required to swim 2-lengths (50m) in under 60 seconds and swim … Continued
If you are interested in enrolling you can either email us at info@mvtlc.org or speak to our Front of House team. If none of your required courses are planned, your details will be passed to our Training Co-ordinator who will be able to get in contact when we are running a course, to organise options … Continued
You will need to bring a form of photo identification on the first day of the course (and the last day for your NPLQ assessment day). We advise you bring a notepad and pen and if taking an NPLQ you will need a swim kit everyday which must include shorts and T-shirt to wear in … Continued
You will need to be 16 years old or above by the assessment date to be able to partake in the courses.
Yes, the length of the course is set to ensure you attend the minimum training hours required.
