Get THREE Qualifications in the first 10 Weeks and add a further FIVE by Easter!
Brand new and hot off the press the RLSS Survive and Save Programme.

N.B. Must complete core element before Specialist elements.

Click here to see how the qualifications fit together.
Click here for a list of qualifications we can offer.
Gold options will be programmed at a later stage.

Ever wanted a better part time job than boring old shop work or being on the factory floor? Well here’s your answer! With rates of pay for Lifeguards between £6 and £12 per hour you can’t go wrong. Other perks include free access to the entire centre- no more gym memberships or swimming fees as well as a fantastic sense of responsibility and making a difference. This is an invaluable skill which one day may make a life-or-death difference! Click here for more details.

Our course last year was heavily subsidised to £95 (RRP £220) so we are the best place to do it and we’re right on your doorstep at the university sports centre. Taught by official Pool Lifeguard Trainer/Assessors but with the bonus of being University students too!

Facts:

• 5 day course, 7 hours a day (intensive)
• CPR, Rescue and First Aid Skills including handling Spinal Injuries)
• Most people are capable of passing the qualification
• Over 500 NPLQ’s are run every year around the UK!

The details about this years NPLQ course have been released. If you are interested in doing the course in the first week of the winter break then have a read of the information pack here. If you want to apply for the course the you will need to complete this application form here. Once you have completed the application form please pass it onto a member of the exec. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come and first serve basis so be quick! For any further infomation please contact Edward McCutcheon at e.j.mccutcheon@warwick.ac.uk.

We can offer a HSC approved First Aid at Work Qualification (3 day) and the tougher Life Support 3 which both cover similar ground. These will be run in Term 2 each year and will be fitted in around other club activities. Email us for more detail.

We offer training hours on a monthly basis for Lifeguards in accordance with RLSS Training and On-going Competency Assessment Framework. Training hours are typically happen on the first Saturday of every month, although this could change due to competitions, see our calendar for when they are.

We can arrange renewals for expiring NPLQ candidates. Get in touch for more details/arrange an assessment.

What if I just like the CPR and First Aid bits but not the Lifesaving?
This is still the place for you! We offer full First Aid at Work qualifications (3 day course) at some point during the year. Alternatively, if you are up for becoming a guru on your CPR and first Aid, then complete the extension award Life Support 3 from the basic qualification Life Support. If you want to immerse yourself in all of this at the highest level, come and complete the NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) – See above.

I’ve never done anything like this before, should I be worried about coming?
Fear not! The majority of the club had never done anything related to this before they came to university so you are in the majority and this year will be no different, we assure you. We cater for everyone and would be delighted if you would join us for this fantastic experience. It looks great on CV’s. For those with experience, we offer a huge ranger of awards and the chance to climb the qualification ladder and build on your knowledge.

I want to be a Lifeguard, am I in the right place?
Indeed you are! We hold an annual NPLQ in the first week of the Christmas Break (around 10th Dec). We also secured a large subsidy last year which brought the price down to £95 (RRP £220). See above for more details. Who are the RLSS? The RLSS is the Royal Lifesaving Society and they are the national body for information and education on water safety around Swimming Pools, Rivers and the Sea. Their job is to keep people safe and their biggest specialism is training Lifeguards, over 500 NPLQ courses run every year (max 12 candidates per course) to keep the Leisure Industry safe. The club is fortunate enough to have a few official RLSS Trainer/Assessors to run select qualifications.

What do I do to become a Trainer?
All the clubs Trainers qualified as T/A’s after starting university and joining Warwick Lifesaving. If you are interested in becoming a T/A, then they’d be willing to offer guidance and support.

I love the competing side of Lifesaving, why should I consider qualifications?
The content of these qualifications is what you are judged against. Hone your skills here and put them through their paces so that at the next competition you attend, you’ll be up to date and firing on all cylinders with the know-how behind you!

Ask our trainers for the right qualifications for you. Got a question, but need an answer? Email us, we’re a friendly bunch and will always get back to you. We were in your shoes once so we understand it can be nerve-racking in a new place with new people. Make your friends and your home here!