Get your lifeguard qualification with Be Well
We have another opportunity for you to make a difference in your community!
We are pleased to be running a number of National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) courses at Be Well.
The course cost is £285 per person or funded spaces are available for free if you become a lifeguard with Be Well afterwards (terms and conditions apply).
If you would like to register for the paid course, please email: leisure.training.4all@gmail.com.
If you would like a funded place, where your course is free, you must complete a swim test beforehand. The next swim test is being held on Friday 16 August 2024, from 12 noon to 2pm at Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium. To secure a place for the swim test, please email: leisure.training.4all@gmail.com.
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PREREQUISITES FOR APPLYING
- 16+ years of age on the date of assessment
- Be able to jump/dive into deep water
- Be able to swim 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds
- Be able to swim 100 metres continuously on front and 100m continuously on back
- Be able to tread water for 30 seconds in deep water
- Be able to surface dive to the floor of the pool
- Be able to climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder/steps where the pool design permits
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IMPORTANT DATES
SWIM TEST FOR FUNDED PLACE
- Date: Friday 16 August 2024
- Time:Â 12:00-14:00Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Location:Â Mile End Park Leisure Centre
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COURSE DATES
We have three courses taking place across August:
- 19-24 August 2024, from 9am to 5pm at Poplar Baths Leisure Centre and Gym
- 19-24 August 2024, from 9am to 5pm at Mile End Park Leisure Centre & Stadium
- 26-31 August 2024, from 9am to 5pm at Mile End Park Leisure Centre & Stadium
For more information, email: leisure.training.4all@gmail.com.