How do I find out what holiday activities you have available?
Please take a look at our ‘Holiday Activities’ page. Here you will be able to find information about upcoming sessions and how you can book.
Location: Station Leisure & Learning Centre
What holiday activities do you offer?
We offer a range of different holiday activities across our venues. Activities can include Family Fun Splash and Inflatable sessions. At Meridian Leisure Centre, we also offer a variety of dry-side activities such as Gymnastics Camps. You can find further information here.
How old does my child need to be to participate in holiday sessions?
This would depend on the holiday activity. For example, our Inflatable Sessions requires your child to be over the age of 8 and be able to swim 50m. All of our holiday activities have age requirement information included.
I can’t swim, can I still gain an National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)?
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
I am disabled, can I attend an NPLQ course?
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.
How many days is the First Aid at Work course?
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.
How many days is the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course?
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).
How long does the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) last?
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.
Do I need to do anything prior to attending a course?
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
How would I go about enrolling onto a course?
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
