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National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification

Beach Lifeguard courses, first aid training with professional qualifications recognized by the RNLI Royal national lifeboat institution,

RLSS UK The royal life saving society and the ILS International life saving federation.

A top rated institution

Our team of experts are dedicated to providing the most up to date skills and qualifications. Working closely with you to improve your fitness and knowledge of the beach and Ocean environment.

Over 20 online courses

Online courses are provided to keep you up to date with the skills you need and allow you to further your beach lifeguard and first aid knowledge.

Instructors

RLSS UK official instructors with many years experience in all open water environments, Beach, Ocean, lake, river and pool. With qualifications in open water swimming, surfing, paddling and multi sport events.

Courses

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.

Life support 3

Life Support 3 covers the basics of how to perform CPR, including the diagnosis and treatment for Choking, Bleeding and Shock on an Infant, Child & Adult Casualty.

A prerequisite to health and fitness qualifications

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

AED is part of the guidelines for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the UK and Europe and a vital part of improving the chance of survival in cases of cardiac arrest, in some cases up to 75%.

Life support

This award is designed members of the community and there is no minimum age limit. Life Support can be taken as a separate standalone award or as part of the Survive & Save Award Programme.

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Open water lifeguard qualification (OWL)

The OWL qualification has been specifically designed to equip open water lifeguards with the skills required to supervise and provide rescue cover for planned, organised and risk assessed activities in still or non-tidal water.

Want a course at your venue...

We provide some of our courses at your venue with your staff to elevate the inconvenience of travel and lost hours.

Upcoming Courses

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National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualifications

NVBLQ was developed with support from the National Water Safety Forum Beach Advisory Group and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) and is recognised by the RNLI as one of the main qualifications for beach lifeguarding.

The NVBLQ course is a minimum of 40 hours long followed by a practical assessment on beach theory, life support, first aid, swimming pool practical and open water practical.

Benefits

The NVBLQ is internationally recognised, so potential to work and travel
Work within a team
Great way for students to fund studies
Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR

Location - Lanzarote, Canary Islands

June 19th, 9.00 - 16.00

Location - Lanzarote, Canary Islands

November 8th, 9.00 - 16.00

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualifications

The NVBLQ course is a minimum of 40 hours long followed by a practical assessment on beach theory, life support, first aid, swimming pool practical and open water practical.

Benefits

The NVBLQ is internationally recognised, so potential to work and travel
Work within a team
Great way for students to fund studies
Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR

Testimonials

''Thank you for an amazing week, We have now used our new found skills to take our outdoor business to the next level, We al feel more confident in the open water and also feel we can make a difference''

Thanks again Robert, Fiona and David.