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The one day National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Proficiency Award will re-qualify the learner with the knowledge and skills required in order to provide professional patrolling and water services, in surf conditions, with rescue skills and advanced fitness requirements. Aspects of the course are physically demanding and will include running, swimming to set times and some lifting. The Award is comprised of a variety of units and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification. There is a minimum of 20 hours learning required for this course is. As this is not achievable within the one day period it is prior learning and continual professional development will be assessed before being able to sign on to the course. As well as this CPD a certain amount of pre course learning will need to take place before the course commences.
How will the Beach Lifeguard Proficiency benefit you?
Created by industry experts, providing you with quality training
Internationally recognised award.
It is the highest British lifeguarding standard and is the preferred qualification for many industry professionals
Regulated by Surf Lifesaving Great Britain
Training is in accordance with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982
Essential to work for the RNLI Lifeguard service
Will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with emergency situations, potentially saving someone’s life
It’s a perfect starting block to enter the lifesaving response industry
What happens when you get your Beach Lifeguard Proficiency qualification?
It lasts for one year before you need to re-qualify
Your course manual will act as a guide throughout the duration of your qualification, so it’s always there to refer back to should you ever need it.
How can I take the Beach Lifeguard Proficiency further?
The Beach Lifeguard Award is a perfect starting point for someone interested in first aid and the responsibilities of holding a paid beach lifeguard position.
Are you interested? Before you get started…
You’ll need to make sure you’ve met the following requirements before you attend your course:
Already hold the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)
Be capable of kneeling on the floor to deliver CPR
Be physically fit
A member of SLSGB
Demonstrate good swimming ability
Demonstrate confidence in breaking waves
£60 for an individual
Discounts for groups and businesses