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21 May 2021

Last month, EHS became a Royal Life Saving Society Approved Training Centre. And we are thrilled that we are now able to offer a range of courses not just for students at EHS but also for trainee lifeguards and external swimming teachers and coaches.

First up is the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches between the 12-13 June 2021. The course is perfect for anyone who teaches or coaches swimming at all levels and will provide additional qualifications in Emergency First Aid at Work, AED and Pool Extraction Board.

In addition, between the 26^th and 30th July (8.30am to 5.00pm) we will be running a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course for students aged 16-18 (inclusive). The RLSS UK NPLQ is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the United Kingdom and Ireland and is also internationally recognised. It’s suitable for anyone looking to work as a Lifeguard or as a starting point for a career in the leisure industry.

The course covers all elements of pool rescue techniques, lifeguarding theory, First Aid and CPR. Training and assessment for the NPLQ is in three sections Assessment for the NPLQ takes place at the end is then valid for two years from the date of successful completion.

Candidates must be 16 years of age at the time of their assessment and be able to:

• 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 (the deepest part of our pool is 1.8m)

• Climb out of the pool unaided without using the steps

All courses will follow COVID-19 guidelines that have been issued by the RLSS for their training courses.

For more information on the courses and associated costs, please click the Booking Form link below and complete with the information requested.

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Closing date for registration is the 7^th June 2021. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions haywardm@edgbastonhigh.co.uk