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What is the information for the Lifeguard Courses?

Posted December 25th, 2008 by conrad

 Overview
The qualification which is required to gain employment in swimming pools in the uk and abroad.
 
Outline programme
 
The qualification covers the following topic:
 
Unit 1 The Principles of Lifesaving & Swimming Pool Supervision

  • Lifeguard Theory
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
  • First Aid
  • Aquatic Rescue Skills

Unit 2 The Application of Supervision and rescue in swimming pools

  • Health & Safety
  • Normal Operating Procedures
  • Emergency Action Plans
  • Supervising Specialist Activities

Course Materials

All candidates will be supplied with the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Manual.

Swimming Pool

Candidates will be required to bring swimming attire which includes swimming costume plus shorts and t-shirts. There will be two swimming sessions each day so it is advisable to bring two towels.

Car Parking

Bootle Leisure Centre - Pay and Display but Free Parking to the rear of the building.

Dunes Leisure Centre - Pay and Display but Free Parking to the side of the buiding.

Park Pool, Ormskirk - Pay and Display but Free parking to the side of the building.

Halewood Leisure Centre - Free Parking

Health and Safety On Courses 

Due to the nature of the course candidates will be required and be aware of the following:

Manual Handling

To lift and move candidates from the water as part of a team - correct methods of lifting will be taught but we should be informed of any pre existing injuries prior to the course starting: 

The following statement should be read to candidates at the commencement of both training courses and assessments:
 
“The Society does not support the use of unassisted lifting during training and assessment. You should take note that all casualty lifting carries with it an element of risk.”
 
Diving to Depths
 
Ear damage may result from diving to depths greater than 1.5 metres. All candidates must be warned of this prior to training by trainers & prior to assessments by assessors. The following statement must be read to allcandidates:
 
“YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THERE MAY BE A RISK OF DAMAGE TO YOUR HEARING BY DIVING TO DEPTHS GREATER THAN 1.5 METRES. ALL DIVES ARE UNDERTAKEN AT YOUR OWN RISK”.
 
Any candidate with a history of ear trouble should not be permitted to dive without previously consulting a medical practitioner. If the minimum depth of water available is greater than the maximum depth laid down in the test conditions, the Assessor will check the candidate can execute a surface dive and swim down to the depth specified in the test conditions to recover a suspended object from the stated depth. NPLQ candidates must recover a submersible manikin.
 
Jewellery and Clothing
 
Candidates are advised that Lifesaving, Lifeguarding and Life Support activities involve physical handling and manoeuvring of bodies. Jewellery which may cause damage must be removed on the instructions of the Trainer or Assessor.