Course Contents

This course runs for five consecutive days from 08:30 – 16:30.

Prerequisites

  • Be 16 plus years of age on the date of assessment
  • Jump / drive into deep water
  • Swim 100 metres continually on front & back
  • Swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
  • In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
  • Surface dive to the floor of pool
  • Climb out of pool unaided without using a ladder / steps where the pool design permits

About the Qualification

  • Excellent starting point for a career in the leisure industry
  • Opportunity for career progression, as most leisure managers start off as Pool Lifeguards
  • Work within a team
  • Learn essential life skills, including First Aid and CPR

Learning Outcomes

The NPLQ is recognised around the world, so potential to work and travel

Locations

  • The Junction Sports & Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone BH18 8AX

Price

£195 per attendee

Forthcoming Courses

– Monday 4 – Friday 8 August 2025 – FULLY BOOKED

Enquiries/Bookings

To secure space(s) – please call our Reception/Admin Team on 01202 777766 or 01202 076404 or for further information, email info@thejunctionbroadstone.co.uk. Debit/credit card details required for payment/securing place(s).

Did you know?

The revenue generated from our training courses contributes to our charitable aims and our ability to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people locally.

Courses available

Fire Marshal First Aid at WorkHealth & SafetyManual HandlingMental Health AwarenessMental Health First AiderSafeguardingNational Pool Lifeguard Qualification

How You Can Help Us!

We are a charity and any help you can offer us, whether it be a donation, taking part in one of our fundraising events or volunteering your time, is hugely appreciated. Thank you!

55 people qualified as Lifeguards after attending our NPLQ Courses in 2024/2025.

Contact Us

Get in touch

Training Department
YMCA Bournemouth
Delta House
56 Westover Road
Bournemouth BH1 2BS

Admin Team
01202 076404 or
01202 777766