COURSE AIM: To prepare learners to gain a full RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard qualification COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course leads to an award which is recognised throughout the country as the minimum requirement for pool lifeguards. The course covers accident prevention, emergency action, life support, first aid procedures and rescue methods. There will be theory and pool work on both morning and afternoon sessions, covering the following: Knowledge and understanding of pool safety and supervision Life Support and First Aid Pool rescue skills and incident management Application of knowledge and skills to the working environment COURSE INFORMATION: Due to the Easter Bank Holidays, the course will take place over a 2 week period, dates as follows: 30th & 31st March, 8th – 11th April 2015 08:30 – 5pm each day except 11th April which is assessment day, so times will be 08:30 – 1pm The price is £220.00 *There are no concessions available DO I NEED ANYTHING FOR THE FIRST CLASS? Swim wear,tee-shirt, shorts/skirt (to be worn over swimwear in the pool area) towels, whistle, notepad and pen, sandwiches and a drink.  There are no canteen facilities available on site during the week. Please note there are two pool sessions most days. You may wish to bring extra swimwear. Please go to the main reception when you first arrive. It is essential that students attend all days. WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? New candidates must meet the following criteria: Students MUST be 16 years of age prior to assessment. (11th April 2015) Complete a minimum of 36 contact hours of theory and practical training prior to assessment Be able to meet the following basic fitness criteria Jump/dive into deep water Swim 50 metres in no more 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 Perform sidestroke adequately An assessment to check each candidate’s skills willtake place on the first morning, if at this stage the candidate is not competent in every area they will unfortunately be unable to continue with the course. Due to the nature of funding we will be unable to refund for the course, it is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they can meet all pre requisites prior to enrolling on the course. If you have any doubt prior to booking a space, please speak to the main office in the first instance. Students with physical or learning difficulties may not be able to reach the required standard to gain this qualification and will be advised on an individual basis. Please inform Learning4Life at the time of booking if you have any special needs or requirements Please note that goggles or glasses (prescription or otherwise) cannot be worn for the final water assessment. Our pool is 17 metres in length HOW ARE THE CANDIDATES ASSESSED FOR A QUALIFICATION? Continual assessment and final assessment by an independent assessor. CAN I OBTAINA QUALIFICATION? This course leads to a full RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.  Assessment takes place on the final day of the course. COSTS: All costs above are subject to change at short notice. In limited circumstances where a student fails a minor part of the assessment, there may be an opportunity to retake that section again.  Where this occasion occurs, a further charge will be payable on the day of assessment..  Please contact Centre for details. Because of the restricted numbers of spaces on this course and the high demand for this qualification, we will be unable to give refunds\transfers for either the course fee or the additional costs for course materials and assessment, unless we receive 14 days written notification or the production of a medical note for the enrolled person.  In addition, transfers to later courses will only be agreed following production of a doctor’s note for the enrolled student. If you require clarification of the refunds policy, pleasecontact us on 01384 816043. This is in line with our normal refunds policy. ACCREDITED PRIOR LEARNING Applicants for this course should be aware that shorter courses may be available for those holding recognised qualifications relevant to the course.  Exemptions apply to holders of the following current awards and qualifications RLSS UK National Beach Lifeguard Qualification (12 hours) RLSS UK Bronze Medallion or higher award (12 hours) HSE Approved First Aid at Work Certificate or Occupational First Aid Certificate (9 hours) RLSS UK Life Support 3 Award (3 hours) STA NARS (PL) Qualification (12 hours) A maximum of 12 hours accreditation for prior learning may be claimed Unfortunately this centre cannot offer reduced training times as it may disrupt other learners. Applicants with prior learning are welcome on the course and are advised to bring original evidence of their qualification on the first day as exemption from part of the final assessment may be possible. Further details canbe obtained by contacting learning4life directly VENUE:  The Wordsley School  01384 816043 Here’s what students have said about the course: Overall I enjoyed the course and it gave me skills that I will use later on in life. The equipment was in good condition Everything is above standard, great and interesting course Very good professional course and excellent facilities