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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RLSS UK’s National Water Safety Management Programme included in Birmingham & Midland Marine Services Water Safety Courses

Birmingham & Midland Marine Services’ training centre in Staffordshire specialises in providing occupational water-based training to Industry in three main areas; ‘Occupational Water Safety & Rescue’, ‘Powered Safety & Rescue boat’ and ‘Commercial Workboat’ training. These courses are accredited by the Maritime & CoastGuard Agency, Outreach Rescue, Royal Life Saving Society, Royal Yachting Association and the Canal & River Trust.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

We didn't want people to miss out on the fun of an Easter Egg trail this year so we’ve hidden ten RLSS UK Easter eggs, each containing a letter, on ten of our amazing partners’ websites.
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David RLSS 5k

Now that swimming pools are closed the threat to our charity that provides so much joy to so many of us is very real and we need your help to pull through it. Our motto has never been so poignant “Whomsoever you see in distress, recognise in them a fellow human being.”

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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.
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

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.
Key information - Coronavirus (COVID–19) - Updates

A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. RLSS UK TAs and Instructors are advised to follow current guidance issued by RLSS UK, the government and the NHS to manage the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Resources for Current Trainers & Leisure Centres

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