Are you interested in a new career or would you like to earn whilst you study? We are running a number of courses throughout 2025 for you to obtain your National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications.  The courses are held over six days and at the end of this, successful completion will provide you with; The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), First Aid at Work (FAW), Anaphylaxis Management, Patient Extraction Board (PXB) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) qualifications.

Upcoming Courses

  • Monday 7 – Saturday 12 April @ Wymondham Leisure Centre
  • Monday 26 – Saturday 31 May @ Wymondham Leisure Centre
  • Monday 28 July – Saturday 2 August @ Diss Swim Centre
  • Monday 11 – 16 August @ Wymondham Leisure Centre
  • Monday 27 October – Saturday 1 November @ Wymondham Leisure Centre

Courses run from 9:00 – 18:00 each day.

Qualified staff are in demand throughout the UK, making these courses a great opportunity to develop new skills and receive formal qualification. This nationally/internationally recognised qualification is also accepted for those wishing to do holiday schemes such as Camp America.

Our centres are also often on the look out for new staff and the course tutor will make candidates aware of opportunities within South Norfolk Council.

The courses cost £250 per candidate, and those wishing to complete the qualification must meet the following criteria:

  • Jump/dive into deep water
  • Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
  • Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back
  • In deep water, tread water for 30 seconds
  • Surface dive to the floor of the pool
  • Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits

To book…

If you are interested in booking a space, please call the relevent centre or email mark.edwards@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk who will also be happy to answer any questions.