How to become a good life guard

 

To become a good Life guard, you will need to gain a Life Guard qualification – the National pool Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ). It requires special training to become a successful Life guard.

This training is divided into three sections: First Aid training, pool test, and a verbal test. To prepare for this lifeguard test ,there are many sort of official course you can choose ,which range in length ,cost, and training method .

At first let us know ,why you should start lifeguard Training

·        Life Guard  jobs are better paid than working in any other field.

·         Life Guard training gives you more interesting environment  than other jobs and people are usually in better mood.

·        You can work as a lifeguard at university and it is common to be able to work at home.

 

Things to consider before starting lifeguard training.

 

·         Punctuality is very important for those who  hires lifeguards as it is  a law  they must supervise the pool at all times.

·         The course cost a huge amount and takes time with no guarantee of success

·         Before starting Life Guard Training course there are certain requirements to start the course.

What are the Requirements to start the Life Guard Training course.

 

·        You must be 16+

·         You must be able to jump , and can dive into deep water. There are many entrances to the people that you could be asked to do, Being  comfortable getting into the deep water  is a good key.

·        You could be able to swim 100 meters continuously ,at your own pace , on front and back in deep water.

·          You have to Climb out of the pool unaided and with ease.

These things cannot be checked before you start the course, but will be examined as you go. Passing for Life Guard Training is impossible without being able to fulfill these requirements.

 

Lifeguard training Course details:

 

There are two types of course structure:

1.       Intensive: 5 days of one week 9-5 with the test on the final day.

2.       Weekly: 9-5 once a week, usually Sunday, with a test on the last day.

Choosing a course type is personal and dependent and how you learn and your schedule. It is advisable to do the intensive course. there  is lots of information to take ,lots of ice to break ,and in an intensive course you have a better chance of getting the information ,the fitness , and mentality to get the pass.