National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ)

About the National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ)

A two-day qualification aimed at employees responsible for supervising lifeguards and managing essential health and safety within a swimming pool environment. Read more

Become a National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ) Tutor

The National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ) Tutor course will allow you to deliver NPSQ - a two-day course aimed at staff responsible for supervising lifeguards or managing essential health and safety in a swimming pool environment. Read more

National Pool Supervisor Qualification - Testimonials

See what managers, trainers, operators and candidates are saying about the NPSQ. Read more

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Guidance for Delivering Training and Assessments During COVID-19

Guidance for delivering any RLSS UK or IQL UK award or qualification training or assessing when COVID-19 is still prevalent.
Guidance for Operators Managing Lifeguards & Swimming Teachers During COVID-19

Guidance for Operators Managing Lifeguards and Swimming Teachers (providing supervision) when COVID-19 is still prevalent.

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 and book onto a course!
Activate or Create your RLSS UK Account (Powered by tahdah)

Find out how to log in to your RLSS UK Account (Powered by tahdah), view our how-to guides and all the latest FAQs.
Find a Course (RLSS UK Course Finder)

Looking to find a course? This page will direct you to where you need to go.
Cold Water Shock – the Facts

The term ‘cold water shock’ refers to a range of natural reactions that our bodies take to protect us when we enter cold water (although these reactions can sometimes work against us). And with cold water being anything from approximately the temperature of a swimming pool and below, we are not just talking about icy cold water here.
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.
RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
Contact Us

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

Every year people drown both at home and on holiday because they don’t take simple precautions, so reaching people with water safety messages is vital.