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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

The Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) NPLQ is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the UK and Ireland, and is also internationally recognised.

The NPLQ covers all elements of Pool Rescue Techniques, Lifeguarding Theory, First Aid and CPR. 

To be eligible to attend a course, you must be 16 years old or above at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to: Jump/dive into deep water, and swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds.

NPLQ Courses

February

Location: Farnworth Leisure Centre

Dates: Monday 17th - Friday 21st 2025

Times: 9am - 6pm

Cost: £290

Trainer name: Paul Gray

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April

Location: Horwich Leisure Centre

Dates: Monday 7th - Friday 11th 2025

Times: 9am - 6pm

Cost: £290

Trainer name: Ste Little

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August

Location: Farnworth Leisure Centre

Dates: Monday 11th - Friday 15th 2025

Times: 9am - 6pm

Cost: £290

Trainer name: Anthony Yates

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October

Location: Horwich Leisure Centre

Dates: Monday 27th - Friday 31st 2025

Times: 9am - 6pm

Cost: £290

Trainer name: Anthony Yates / Ste Little

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December

Location: Farnworth Leisure Centre

Dates: Monday 15th - Friday 20th 2025

Times: 9am - 6pm

Cost: £290

Trainer name: Ste Little / Anthony Yates

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