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RLSS Gen9 NPLQ Trainer Assessor Course 

Trainer Assessor Course Overview

 

 

To train the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), you will need to become a Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor.

 

 

 

The Trainer Assessor course is a week in duration and comprises of four modules:

The Trainer Assessor course varies in number of days depending on what specialism you choose. The course will comprise of four modules:

  1. Train the Trainer (1 day)

  2. Train the Assessor (1 day)

  3. CPR and AED (1 day)

  4. Qualification Specialism, which can be any of the following:

 

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Trainer Assessor (2 days)

National Beach Lifeguard Qualification Trainer Assessor (3 days)

Open Water Lifeguard Qualification Trainer Assessor (1 day)

National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches Trainer Assessor (1 day)

First Aid Trainer Assessor (1 day)

ER Pool Trainer Assessor (1 day)

 
How to become a Trainer Assessor (TA)

As a minimum, you will need to be 18 years of age, be a member of the Royal Life Saving Society UK and hold a full National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).

 

Trainer Assessor Course Booking and Charges

The fee per candidate varies depending on the course location and the training provider. Our research tells us that course fees vary between £400-£650.

 

As an individual booking a TA course please visit our interactive map, insert your postcode and pick a course that is nearest to you or most convenient for you, it's as simple as that.

 

Once you have found the course that you wish to join, you then simply need to follow the instructions on screen to contact the training provider that is organising the course. If you are having trouble booking on to a course in your area please contact us and we will do our best to source a course for you.

 

Trainer Assessor Probation Period

If successful on the course a candidate will leave as a Probationary RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor.

The following will then apply:-

  • If successful the probationary period is a maximum of two years from course completion

  • Cards of authority will be issued when a completed LG9 is sent to RLSS UK Head Office, signed by an appropriate NTA or Mentor

  • Probation must be finished in the correct order as per flow chart

 

Cards of Authority

Cards of Authority are your physical proof of your qualification and your authority to train. Cards of Authority are distributed from the RLSS UK Head Office each year and are valid for a period of 12 months, from January to December.

 

In order to maintain the validity of your Card of Authority the following must remain current;

RLSS UK Membership

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or Life Support 3

 

STA Trainer Examiner Conversion

If you are a current STA NaRS Pool Lifeguard Trainer Examiner and would like to expand your skills and become an RLSS UK Trainer Assessor why not find out how to convert your existing qualification. Contact AlexBlackwell@iql.org.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information.

 

Below is what you will need to do to convert over to become an RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor:-

Pre requisites

  • Current NPLQ

  • 18 or over

  • RLSS UK Membership

 

As you are an STA TE you are given Approved Prior Learning (APL) for the first two days.

 

If / when you have the prerequisites you can book on to the last two days of any Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor Course - visit our course finder at www.iql.org.uk to find a course.

 

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