Training Courses

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Training Courses

York Sport organise, deliver and host a variety of training courses.  Read on to find out more details of the courses on offer.  For any other enquiries please email ruth.brown@york.ac.uk.

2024 Courses:

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

19 to 24 August 2024 8.30am to 5.30pm 

27 October to 1 November 2024 8.30am to 5.30pm

PWTAG Accredited Pool Plant Operator

26, 27 & 28 February 2024

25, 26, 27 September 2024

SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)

Start Date: 1 Februrary 2024 (Blended Learning)

Start Date: 20 April 2024 (Blended Learning)

Start Date: 24 July 2024 (Blended Learning)

SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming

Start Date: 6 July 2024 (Blended Learning)

Start Date: 26 July 2024 (Blended Learning)

Start Date: 2 September 2024 (Blended: Online and Virtual Learning)

Combined SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) and Level 2 Teaching Swimming

Start Date: 5 March 2024 (Blended Learning)

Start Date: 26 July 2024 (Blended Learning)

Start Date: 2 September 2024 (Blended: Online and Virtual Learning)

  • RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

    The internationally recognised Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is not only a qualification that will train you to become a Pool Lifeguard but can also be a stepping stone into a career within the leisure industry.

    The course is 6 days including assessment time and requires 100% attendance. It comprises of physical training, classroom work and an assessment on lifeguard theory, pool rescue, first aid and CPR. The course is physically demanding, including swimming to set times, lifting casualties and diving to the deepest part of the pool.

    For more information please see the RLSS Website.

    Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

     

    2024 Courses at York Sport Village: 

    19 to 24 August 2024 8.30am to 5.30pm 

    27 October to 1 November 2024 8.30am to 5.30pm

    NPLQ (+ PXB) priced at £260.00  REGISTER HERE 

  • RLSS First Aid at Work

    The IQL Level 3 First Aid at Work Qualification covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries.

    The 3 day course is Ofqual accredited and valid for 3 years enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

    For more information please see the RLSS website.

    Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

     

    2024 Course at York Sport Village:

    TBC

  • RLSS Emergency First Aid at Work

    The IQL Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is a 1 day course covering a range of CPR and first aid skills proving you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment.

    The EFAW course is Ofqual accredited and valid for 3 years enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

    For more information please see the RLSS website.

    Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

     

    2024 Courses at York Sport:

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  • RLSS National Pool Supervisor Qualification

    The National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ) is a two-day course aimed at staff responsible for supervising lifeguards and managing essential health and safety within a leisure centre or swimming pool environment. It is suitable for lifeguards wishing to progress in their career or for employers wanting to upskill their employees to manage lifeguards, team members and essential health and safety.

    For more information please see the RLSS website.

    Please note that all applicants must be 18 years of age.

    2024 Courses at York Sport:

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  • RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches

    NRASTC is a supervision and rescue award for swimming teachers, coaches and/or instructors working during programmed activities, such as swimming lessons. It is suitable for teachers working in a wide range of swimming pools where the water is deeper than the teachers’ standing depth and meets the Individual sites risk assessment.

    For more information please see the RLSS website.

    Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age prior to assessment.

    2024 Courses at York Sport:

    TBC

  • IoS Pool Plant Foundation

    This course provides all the basics of water management and water safety ahead of attending the full Pool Plant Operators course.

    Who is the course designed for?

    Any frontline staff who complete daily water testing in swimming pools.

    Course content

    This is a one day course providing all the basics of water management and water safety. On completion, you will have the skills to test pool water, understand the factors that contribute to poor water quality, explain to bathers what can affect pool water quality, and understand the importance of good hygiene and cleanliness in and around the swimming pool.

     

    2024 Courses hosted at York Sport:

    TBC

    For more information and to book please follow this link to the IOS website.

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