National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Proficiency Award

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

Course Cost

• £60 for an individual
• Discounts for groups and businesses