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 The NPLQ was first launched
in 1989 and we now have our brand new revised and updated 7th. edition since
2003. Pool Lifeguarding continues to be exciting and its progressive developmentis greatly
recognised and praised by the Industry. It has now become the 'de-facto' qualification of the
Leisure Industry. The new handbook is now available. However, if you have
an existing copy of the 6th. Edition " THE LIFEGUARD " you should
purchase the update page inserts. It incorporates the new protocols in the
various skills, disciplines and legal developments and meets the criteria set
out in " Managing Health
and Safety in Swimming Pools".
Contact us if you require further details. Important information aimed at the
Trainer/Assessor is available on the page -
Trainers Assessors
The
new Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, enacted by Dail Eireann in 2005 requires
a swimming pool operator to carry out a Risk Assessment in order to ensure, as
far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of those people who
use the pool. In effect this means, amongst other
measures, ensuring that lifeguards are sufficient in number, adequately trained,
and effectively organised.
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The
lifesavers (RLSS)
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification has become the qualification of choice
throughout the Leisure Industry in Ireland. Course are run in-house at ATCs for staff members
and employees. However, if you are not employed in the Leisure Industry and are interested in doing a National
Pool Lifeguard Qualification course you can employ the following options :
- Contact your Local Pool or National Pool
Lifeguard Trainer Assessor.
- Join a
lifesavers (RLSS) Lifesaving Club as many clubs run NPLQ courses.
- Check our 'Courses'
page for details of commercial and independent courses. We publish details of all courses that
are brought to our notice.
- Email
IQL IRELAND for
details of possible public courses.
So you still need more information on the NPLQ?
You can check full details and more, with a
visit to the
NATIONAL POOL LIFEGUARD web page of
'lifesavers'
(RLSS)
This will hold the answers to many of your questions . Click to open the web
page link.
The National Pool Lifeguard
Qualification is incorporated into two Units.
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(Unit 1) Pool Lifeguard
 The
Unit 1 is delivered by qualified RLSS Trainers, who have undergone specialist
training in order to be able to conduct Lifeguard courses. Training lasts around
33 hours.
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Unit 2)
Pool Lifeguard
 Following
on from the generic training of Unit 1, candidates complete their
training at the pool where they work or where they attended their course. This
training is co-ordinated by the Pool Manager and is endorsed by the
Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM).
With the two units,
the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is fully compliant with the
requirements listed in
" Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools"
and is endorsed by the world governing
body for lifesaving, International Life Saving (ILS). You may link here
to the websites of Institute
of Sport and Recreation Management and to
International Life Saving Federation
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Approved Training Centres
Training
for the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification can only take place at pools
or leisure centres
 which are Approved Training Centres. This means that they
will ensure minimum standards of training and equipment for courses.
Pool Managers
and Operators and others
involved in the Leisure Industry seeking further information
on how to
register a pool and become an Approved Training Centre in Ireland should contact
The Institute of Qualified Lifeguards Ireland
by
email.
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A
Professional Qualification for Life
The National Pool Lifeguard
Qualification comes complete with a Candidate Pack containing
 the
new Lifeguard training file, training records, and a portfolio of skills,
records, and continuing professional development materials. As such it can
remain with the Lifeguard throughout their career, and provides evidence of
training and ongoing competency assessments, requiring renewal of qualifications
every 24 months.
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IQL
IRELAND
operates to ensure that all aspects of
lifesavers (RLSS) Lifeguard
training is undertaken to the highest standards and approved protocols are
maintained.
IQL IRELAND provides information not only on Approved Training Centres but
on the National Pool Lifeguard
Qualification and on Extended Life Support incorporating Oxygen Therapy and AED
(Defibrillation). Go direct to
IQL IRELAND
information page.
 Click on the
WHITE
FLAG
and review the most
up-to-date list of Leisure Facilities in Ireland awarded the White Flag.
Pool Managers and Operators and others
involved in the Leisure Industry seeking further information or wishing to adopt
the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification programme may register their interest by
contacting -
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