National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

To develop skills in sea rescues and first aid to enable an individual to work as a beach lifeguard and as a personal achievement.

Anyone who enjoys physical activity, working outdoors and assisting in life saving and sea rescues.

To include the necessary physical and swim fitness levels that are required (you must be able to swim 400 metres, in a pool, in under 8 minutes and there will be a swim test which is usually on the penultimate day).

The RLSS Natonal Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualifications is an internationally-recognised award. Once you have gained your qualification, you can send off some details to the International Lifeguard Saving Federation to gain your International Surf Lifeguarding Certificate.Holding an ILS certificate can assist you to seek employment in the following countries around the world.

Whether you are completing the NVBLQ in order to work as a lifeguard in the UK, or to tick a challenge off your bucket list, fulfil part of your Duke of Edinburgh award, or are planning to escape the British weather and travel to Mexico to work on a surf camp, this qualification is a massive stepping stone which can lead to much greater things.

After successfully completing the course, candidates are more than welcome to come and gain some valuable work experience alongside our lifeguard patrol and surf coaches. It not only gives you the opportunity to put things into practise but also looks great on your CV!

Register your interest with us by sending an email to info@trainingcentre.org or by calling 01637 872444 and we provide you with all the information you need for this training.

• Being able to surf is not essential however it is beneficial to have some experience of being in the sea - particularly if we are due some swell! Don’t let this put you off though, there will be plenty of opportunities to train each day in the sea and our instructors are all very helpful!