All courses have available add ons:
Life Support 3, AED and Malibu Rescue (for Lifeguards with with proven surf
ability.
One of the courses on offer is the renewal only
of 20 hrs; this is run over 1 evening and two full days. It covers the generic
NBLQ course and Malibu rescue for renewals with proven surf ability.
COURSES
INFORMATION
The Donegal
Adventure Centre, which is long established as one of Ireland's lifeguard
training centre, is offering a very comprehensive range of courses this year.
Starting with both renewal and full
National Beach Lifeguard courses prior to Easter which is aimed at those wishing
to apply to County Councils for beach lifeguard positions this summer. This is
followed by courses in the April, May and June. So get training and get your
NBLQ and remember to check out our BLOG page which offers lots of info on the
Co. Council tests.Book
your place on any course with Trish or Ciara in the office or for technical info talk with the Trainer Paul Darby.
ACCOMMODATION and MEALS
The DAC and their
partner facility HOMEFIELD ROCK HOSTEL are also offering very special rates for
both accommodation and meals ( €20 per night BB) to those wishing to stay for
the duration of courses. Check all of this and more with TRISH or CIARA at 071 9842412. This is great for those
travelling a distance but advanced booking is required.
Cardiac
First Responder Course (CFR)
To the National PHECC Standard
Training includes CPR & Defibrillation, Treatment of Choking, Stroke and Heart
Attack.
Course provided by Jack Britton of First Aid at Work Training Service
In
conjunction with FAWTS the DAC are please to offer CFR courses to all members of
the public. See dates above.
Book now for a one day course aimed at
all wishing to be in a position to deal with those major life threatening
emergencies that sometimes occur in our lives. The course is provided by
Jack Britton (Senior
Trainer/Examiner) with FAWTS and is approved to the national standard required
by PHECC. See further details of the qualification on our ' FIRST AID' page.
COUNTY COUNCIL - LOCAL
AUTHORITY BEACH LIFEGUARD TESTS
To facilitate Lifeguards intending
to apply to their County Council or Local Authority for a position on a beach in
the Republic of Ireland, a One Day Preparatory Course for the County
Council (Local Authority) Beach Lifeguard Tests was held.
If you are interested in attending a
similar course in 2010 please register your interest with us in
LIFEGUARDS IRELAND now.
FIND A COURSE ANYWHERE THROUGHOUT UK, IRELAND
AND THE CHANNEL ISLANDS
Please follow
instructions correctly. In Ireland select by county and in the UK
select by postal address. For the Channel Isles please select island.
NATIONAL BEACH LIFEGUARD COURSE INFORMATION
If you need technical information on the content of a NBLQ course then
contact me. Remember there are no
pre-requisites other than an ability to swim 400m in less than 8
minutesin a pool.However, it is an
advantage to be 'ocean friendly'.The
qualification carries International Recognition in a practical and
real sense and those that successfully attain the qualification and excel on
a course may allow their name to be submitted to the RNLI database with a
view to becoming a RNLI Beach Lifeguard in the future. Please remember that
attendance on a course does not
guarantee that you will achieve the qualification. It is wise to remember
that at the conclusion of the course there will be independent assessment by
Assessors on behalf of the qualifying body, Institute of Qualified
Lifeguards.
Are you interested ? Have you got the team spirit and are ready for a
personal challenge? So if you are up for it and are over 16 years of
age, have a good
swimming ability, fit and are able to work in a team then there is no time
like the present. Sign up and get training !!
For technical information on the NBLQ check out the
Frequently Asked Questions
which are available through the
"
Beach Lifeguard
"
page and follow all of the links or
alternatively contact me directly
by
e-mail or telephone
me at 087 2442454 if you have specific questions.
Good Luck to all candidates and I hope to see you on
the beach !!
Jack
Britton
National
POOL Lifeguard Qualification Course
- ESCAPE LEISURE, CLAREGALWAY HOTEL, GALWAY
National
POOL Lifeguard Qualification Course
- CARRIGALINE
CO. CORK
Public Course
Course
Dates
1
Dates
2
Cost
Non residential
Venue
Contact
Status
10.11.12. Sept
17.18.19. Sept
€350 New Candidate
€150 Deposit non-refundable
4* Carrigaline Court Hotel Leisure Centre
Contact :
Imelda Lynch
087 9274940
or Email below
NOW BOOKING
This is a special opportunity to complete your National
Pool Lifeguard Qualification with one of Ireland's leading Trainers organised by
SOUTH COAST LIFEGUARDS.
Booking only with non-refundable deposit of €150 on first come basis.
ROOKIE LIFEGUARD COURSES
are aimed at 8-12 year-olds to provide a fun and safe way to learn
lifesaving skills and water safety skills from qualified and registered
Rookie Lifeguard Trainers
COMPLETED
This year on offer is not only the opportunity to
complete your
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
but to take the
OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID
statutory qualification. WATERWORLD is one of Ireland's
Top Premier Indoor Aqua Adventure Playground with
the state of the art facility with all its slides flumes etc.
View
the home page of
WATERWORLD website and remember that the page on Lifeguard Training has all
the information including the Candidate Application for you to download and
return directly to Waterworld. Courses are provided by Martin McDevitt and
Aisling Harris. This
offers you a special opportunity to complete your Pool Lifeguard course with Ireland's top Trainers. Please Note - Successful completion of a course does
NOT guarantee employment at Waterworld. Candidates must apply for Lifeguard
vacancies in the normal manner.
ROOKIE
LIFEGUARDS
This year sees a new departure for WATERWORLD
in providing ROOKIE LIFEGUARD
courses aimed at 8-12 year-olds. This is a very special opportunity for
children to learn lifesaving skills and to have safe and enjoyable fun in a
controlled environment. All
Trainers are qualified Rookie Lifeguard Trainers.
For further information on Courses please contact -
FOR THOSE
CANDIDATES WISHING TO ATTEND THE BEACH TRAINER ASSESSOR COURSE IT
IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE MANDATORY TA UNITS 1,2,3 IN ADVANCE OF
ATTENDANCE AT THE BEACH TA COURSE (UNIT 6).
TA UNITS 1, 2, 3 ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL TA
DISCIPLINES. UNITS 4,5,6, ARE THE UNITS OF PERSONAL CHOICE. SEE
INFORMATION BELOW.
COURSES ARE PERIODICALLY HELD
FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY HOLD THE MANDATORY UNITS.
Information on UNIT
6 (TRAINER ASSESSOR BEACH LIFEGUARDING) course please contact -
Unit One : ' Training the Trainer' (Mandatory
all TA Disciplines)
Unit Five : ' Lifesaving'
(Optional)
Unit Two : ' Training the
Assessor ' (Mandatory
all TA Disciplines)
Unit Six :
' Beach Lifeguarding' (Optional)
Unit Three : ' Life Support ' (Mandatory
all TA Disciplines)
Unit Seven :
' Rescue Boat ' (Optional)
Unit Four :
' Pool Lifeguarding ' (Optional)
Unit Eight ;
'Extended Life Support ' (Optional)
OCCUPATIONAL
FIRST AID and CARDIAC FIRST RESPONDER Courses
- FA@WTS
(First Aid at Work Training Service)
Check out additional information on
First Aid on our
'FIRST AID' page. We
offer the opportunity to obtain the statutory First Aid qualification
under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005
(Dail Eireann)
. OFA Courses available in
WATERWORLD Bundoran in May and September. Also see details of OFA
Refresher courses. Cardiac First Responder (CFR) available in the DAC
Bundoran.
Go to
listings at top of page and view both WATERWORLD and DONEGAL ADVENTURE CENTRE
for further info.
Book
now for a one day ( two and a half hours) course aimed at all Mammies, Daddies,
Childminders, Babysitters or indeed anyone wishing to learn the skills required
to 'Save a Baby's Life' in the event of an emergency. These course are
planned to be informative, relaxed and informal ; with participation by all in
using the baby manikins in different emergency situations.
These course are taken by Martin McDevitt
(A.Inst.SRM) who is a qualified
Occupational First Aid Trainer and Cardiac First Responder and you can contact him on his mobile
086-3343355 or telephone
071-9852476. Martin, as a
parent is very keen to develop this programme and is a senior Trainer Assessor
with many years experience.
This is a very special opportunity for
everyone in the care or responsible for babies. So don't miss out and spread the word!!
Cor
POOL
PLANT OPERATOR COURSES - now available
throughout Ireland
If
you demand only the highest standards and require the leading edge
technology in your pool plant then this technical qualification is the
definitive standard.
The ISRM
deliver their qualifications throughout Europe, the Gulf, Asia and Hong
Kong and hold the highest International recognition.
This is
a unique opportunity for those responsible for the management of the pool
plant. Courses may be arranged with Dr. David Browne A. Inst. SRM who is
considered to be one of the leading experts in this field.
More information on this new and exciting
development contact -