Become a Trainer

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. Read more

Become a First Aid Trainer Assessor

Would you like to become a RLSS UK First Aid Trainer Assessor and deliver our First Aid Qualifications? Click here to find out how. Read more

Become a National Trainer Assessor

If you are passionate about RLSS UK qualifications, have completed your Mentor course and want to train the next generation of RLSS UK Trainer Assessors, the NTA programme is the next natural step for you. Read more

Become an Approved Training Centre or Provider

The Approved Training Centre (ATC) scheme incorporates all facilities wishing to provide RLSS UK regulated qualifications. Organisations conducting RLSS UK regulated qualifications and assessments must obtain ATC approval. Read more

Become a RLSS UK Mentor

Mentors play a key role in supporting new Probationary Trainer Assessors through running their first courses and assessments. Read more

Become an AED Trainer Assessor

AED Trainer Assessors are responsible for the delivery of RLSS UK AED qualifications throughout the UK and overseas. Read more

Become a NRASTC / ATSPRA Trainer Assessor

RASTC / ATSPRA Trainer Assessors are responsible for the delivery of RLSS UK National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches and Aquatic Therapy Shallow Pool Rescue Award courses throughout the UK and overseas. Read more

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

All of the information that you need to know about for the Award in Education and Training (AET) level 3 course and details about how to book onto a course. Read more

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

This page provides you with all of the information you need to know about the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) course and details about how to book. Read more

Become a Lifesaving Instructor or Tutor

There are two ways you can become a Lifesaving Instructor Tutor. Route 1 - Pool TA Paper Questionnaire Update or Route 2 - Lifesaving Instructor Tutor Course. Read more

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?

RLSS UK reaction to Government announcement on 10 May

Yesterday, the UK Government announced that from Wednesday 13 May, some sports will be able to restart. We await further clarity from the Government over the coming days, for now we offer our interpretation and response to this announcement.

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.

Contacting us during COVID 19

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 (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.