Become a Lifeguard

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 Lifeguards. Click here to find out more! Read more

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has teamed up with Surf Life Saving Association (SLSA) Wales and Surf Life Saving (SLS) GB to develop a new national standard for beach lifeguarding. Read more

Open Water Lifeguard Qualifications

The Open Water Lifeguard qualification enables candidates with no previous lifeguard experience to become qualified. Read more

International Lifeguarding Qualification

Candidates who are current holders of RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or National Vocation Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) are eligible to apply for an International Pool Lifeguard Certificate or International Surf Lifeguard Certificate (ILS). Read more

Pool Extraction Board (PXB)

The revolutionary Pool Extraction Board (PXB) is now available to order! Read more

Latest

2020 vision for the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s online services

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is delighted to announce, that after an extensive and thorough tender process, they have appointed Tahdah Verified Ltd as their chosen technology provider, as they earmark 2020 to overhaul their online services.

IQL Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support

RLSS UK LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING FACE TO FACE

Safety Guidance

Using our experience, our expert Advisors, Partners and information from other organisations, we have created simple guidance to help answer some of the questions that you or your colleagues may have about safety in swimming pools.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 Lifeguards. Click here to find out more!

17-24 years old and just qualified as a lifeguard? Then the BBC are looking to speak to you for their new series of BBC Bitesize.

Could you share your journey and experiences to help other young people make career choices of their own?

Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.

General Enquiry

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.

National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has teamed up with Surf Life Saving Association (SLSA) Wales and Surf Life Saving (SLS) GB to develop a new national standard for beach lifeguarding.

IQL UK Qualifications Explained

Our regulated qualifications are qualifications that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Our non-regulated qualifications are certificated by RLSS UK

Black Friday Deals - Coming soon!

With only one week to go until 23 November, we are gearing up for our first ever Black Friday online event.

Become a Trainer Assessor

If you are an experienced First Aider, Pool Lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard, Beach Lifeguard, Swimming Teacher with National Rescue Award or Pool responder with ER Pool then this could be the next step for you.