The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is designed to meet the legal requirements of pool lifeguards and managers, combining an objective independent test of lifesaving skills with a structured learning and assessment programme in pool supervision skills.

Award Summary

The award will test:

· Scanning, observation and supervision skills

· Use of poolside rescue equipment

· Communication methods

· Casualty recognition

· Principles of rescue and manual handling

· Fitness training

· The concept of progressive rescue

· Spinal cord injury management

· CPR and First Aid

 

The aim of the qualification is to establish competence in pool lifeguard skills including water rescue and life support for personnel employed or as volunteers in the leisure industry as a swimming pool lifeguard. The syllabus covers the criteria laid down in the Health and Safety Commission publication 'Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools'

The award will develop principles of pool design and risk factors, water safety and accident prevention. Role of the Lifeguard. Pool observations and supervision skills. Principles of written operating procedures Poolside rescue equipment Drowning, dry drowning and secondary drowning

Pool Award

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

PSVL © 2005

Registered Charity Number 265431

 

 

Phone: +44 (0)23 9282 0985

E-mail: info@portsmouthlifeguards.org