Are you interested in a new career or would you like to earn whilst you study? We are running a number of courses throughout 2026 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) including Emergency First Aid, Anaphylaxis Management, Patient Extraction Board (PXB) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) qualifications.

Upcoming Courses

  • Monday 16 – Saturday 21 February – Full Course @ Wymondham Leisure Centre
  • Monday 30 March – Sunday 5 April (Ex BH Friday 3 April) – Full course @ Diss Swim Centre
  • Monday 25 – Saturday 30 May – Full course @ Diss Swim Centre
  • Monday 27 July – Saturday 1 August – Full course @ Wymondham Leisure Centre
  • Monday 10 – Saturday 15 August – Full course @ Diss Swim Centre
  • Monday 24 – Saturday 29 August – Full course @ Wymondham Leisure Centre
  • Monday 26 – Saturday 31 October – Full course @ Wymondham Leisure Centre

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

Short Courses

We also have a short course running at Wymondham Leisure Centre whereby you will receive NPLQ, Automated External Defibrillation and Patient Extraction Board qualifications

  • Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 April – Short Course @ Wymondham Leisure Centre

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.

Cost

The full courses cost £250 per candidate and the short course costs £200 per candidate. 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 relevant centre or email mark.edwards@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk who will also be happy to answer any questions.