Pool Essentials

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RLSS UK proudly supports World Drowning Prevention Day 2024

What leads to drowning often happens in just a few seconds. Can you spot the dangers?...
Experts partner with national charity to issue open water swimming safety advice ahead of summer holidays

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has shared top recommendations for safer open water swimming, using advice and guidance from Portsmouth research.
Wessex Rivers Trust Water Safety Training

Read how Wessex Rivers Trust implemented water safety training for all new and existing staff.
100 Years Commemorative Award

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

The Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The UK’s most popular Pool Lifeguard Training and Certification with courses across the UK and Ireland.
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.
RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
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.
Cold Water Shock – the Facts

Cold water can be from the temperature of a swimming pool and below.
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.
The stages of the Rookie Lifeguard programme

Rookie Lifeguards can receive a certificate, badge and sticker to mark their progress in their own progress book.
Winter Water Safety

Children are at risk when playing on ice and adults are at risk attempting to save them.
Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools

This information supports the HSE document ‘Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools’ 2018 edition.