RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards

On this page, you will find all the Qualifications and Awards provided by the RLSS UK

Our Qualifications

Lifeguard Qualifications

First Aid Qualifications

Trainer Qualifications

Pool Management Qualifications

Additional Qualifications

Our Awards

Become an Award Instructor

Lifesaving Sport

*Regulated Qualifications

Our regulated qualifications are reviewed, recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland.

IQL UK is the trading subsidiary of The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the drowning prevention charity.

Regulated Qualifications awarded through IQL UK are:

If you would like more information on OFQUAL please click here.

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Everybody - Academy Trainers

Our team of Lifeguards and Swim Teachers keep pool users safe and help them develop swimming skills for life. Regular high quality learning and development helps keep them, and other Leisure team members at the top of their game. It's all about offering visitors the best possible experience when they use our services.
Looks like ‘fins’ are going well for Fin2Fit!

Our existing Water Safety Partners Fin2Fit, have had a recent boost as their Mono-Fin Instructor Training Continuous Professional Development (CPD) has been reaccredited by Swim England Qualifications until 2022.
Looking to recruit lifeguards?

Looking to recruit? Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK has partnered with Leisure Opportunities to showcase career opportunities in lifeguarding. Advertise your job today! To find out more, contact the team on +44 (0)1462 471907 or email [email protected]
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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.
Resources for Current Trainers & Leisure Centres
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.

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