This award is applicable to those undertaking surf coaching and instruction activity and for surfboard hiring organisations. It aims to establish a minimum vocational standard that demonstrates a level of competence for the safety of participants under instruction during a coached surf activity session undertaken in primarily wading depth water and to establish the necessary skills and knowledge to provide basic rescue response and life support. Holders of this award should take careful account of local conditions where they are coaching and the scope of the activity and the guidance provided by local risk assessments and a location specific LOP. Surf Coaches employed at locations using artificial wave technology (AWT) will need to undertake the additional AWT modulet.
The diploma must be tested annually.
Pre Course (Supported by SLSGBs Online Learning Platform Myagi)
- Aquatic Risk Management (pre and on-course)
- Safeguarding (pre course)
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Lifesaver (pre-course)
- The Surf & Water Environment (pre-course)
- The working and legislative environment (pre and on course)
- Maintaining positive public relations (pre-course)
- Basic Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 1 First Aid (pre and on course)
- Paediatric Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 2 First Aid (pre and on course)PRIORITY/QUALIFIER
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
witnessed by lifeguard/swim teacher /coach in a pool of not less than
25m (pre-course) - Open water swim competency. The candidate will complete to the
satisfaction of the Trainer Assessor a demonstration of open water
swimming competency, confidence and fitness that is sufficient to be able
to support basic lifesaving activity. (on course)
On Course
- Coach Safety and Rescue techniques
- Aquatic First Aid, including appropriate response for a suspected spinal
injury when operating as single or partnered surf coach - Casualty rescue and care techniques operating in an aquatic environment
- Understanding the beach/fluvial location where you will work as a coach
and the impact of water flow, tides, rips, weather conditions and other
beach and water users
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
This award is applicable to those undertaking surf coaching and instruction activity and for surfboard hiring organisations. It aims to establish a minimum vocational standard that demonstrates a level of competence for the safety of participants under instruction during a coached surf activity session undertaken in primarily wading depth water and to establish the necessary skills and knowledge to provide basic rescue response and life support. Holders of this award should take careful account of local conditions where they are coaching and the scope of the activity and the guidance provided by local risk assessments and a location specific LOP. Surf Coaches employed at locations using artificial wave technology (AWT) will need to undertake the additional AWT modulet.
The diploma must be tested annually.
Pre Course (Supported by SLSGBs Online Learning Platform Myagi)
- Aquatic Risk Management (pre and on-course)
- Safeguarding (pre course)
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Lifesaver (pre-course)
- The Surf & Water Environment (pre-course)
- The working and legislative environment (pre and on course)
- Maintaining positive public relations (pre-course)
- Basic Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 1 First Aid (pre and on course)
- Paediatric Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 2 First Aid (pre and on course)PRIORITY/QUALIFIER
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
witnessed by lifeguard/swim teacher /coach in a pool of not less than
25m (pre-course) - Open water swim competency. The candidate will complete to the
satisfaction of the Trainer Assessor a demonstration of open water
swimming competency, confidence and fitness that is sufficient to be able
to support basic lifesaving activity. (on course)
On Course
- Coach Safety and Rescue techniques
- Aquatic First Aid, including appropriate response for a suspected spinal
injury when operating as single or partnered surf coach - Casualty rescue and care techniques operating in an aquatic environment
- Understanding the beach/fluvial location where you will work as a coach
and the impact of water flow, tides, rips, weather conditions and other
beach and water users
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
The NVBLQ course is a minimum of 40 hours long followed by a practical assessment on beach theory, life support, first aid, swimming pool practical and open water practical. Upon qualifying with the NVBLQ, the certificate is valid for two years from the date of successful completion. NVBLQ Course Pre-Requisites: Every candidate attending a NVBLQ course must: Be 16-years-old or over at the time of the assessment. Have a good level of fitness. Surface dive to a depth of 1.5 metres. Tread water for two minutes. Climb out of deep water unaided and without steps. Be competent at swimming in the sea. Before the course, candidates must be able to swim at least 200 metres in a pool (of recommended length 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in five minutes or less. For the assessment, candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in a pool (recommended 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in eight minutes or less using a continuous front stroke and showing urgency. The NVBLQ covers all elements of beach lifeguard theory, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, pool skills and open water skills. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times and lifting. The NVBLQ assessment takes place at the end of the course. It determines your competence, skills and knowledge of working as a beach lifeguard and assesses your ability to apply the skills and knowledge in a beach environment. The assessment is split into five elements: Beach Lifeguard and First Aid Theory, Life Support and First Aid, First Aid Practical, Ocean Skills, Pool Skills.
ENROLL TO THIS COURSE
The NVBLQ renewal course is 2 days of practice followed by a practical assessment on beach theory, life support, first aid, swimming pool practical and open water practical. The NVBLQ certificate will be valid for two years from the date of successful completion. A good level of fitness is required. For the assessment, candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in a pool (recommended 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in eight minutes or less using a continuous front stroke and showing urgency. The NVBLQ covers all elements of beach lifeguard theory, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, pool skills and open water skills. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times and lifting. The NVBLQ assessment takes place at the end of the course. It determines your competence, skills and knowledge of working as a beach lifeguard and assesses your ability to apply the skills and knowledge in a beach environment. The assessment is split into five elements: Beach Lifeguard and First Aid Theory, Life Support and First Aid, First Aid Practical, Ocean Skills, Pool Skills.
ENROLL TO THIS COURSE
This award is applicable to those undertaking surf coaching and instruction activity and for surfboard hiring organisations. It aims to establish a minimum vocational standard that demonstrates a level of competence for the safety of participants under instruction during a coached surf activity session undertaken in primarily wading depth water and to establish the necessary skills and knowledge to provide basic rescue response and life support. Holders of this award should take careful account of local conditions where they are coaching and the scope of the activity and the guidance provided by local risk assessments and a location specific LOP. Surf Coaches employed at locations using artificial wave technology (AWT) will need to undertake the additional AWT modulet.
The diploma must be tested annually.
Pre Course (Supported by SLSGBs Online Learning Platform Myagi)
- Aquatic Risk Management (pre and on-course)
- Safeguarding (pre course)
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Lifesaver (pre-course)
- The Surf & Water Environment (pre-course)
- The working and legislative environment (pre and on course)
- Maintaining positive public relations (pre-course)
- Basic Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 1 First Aid (pre and on course)
- Paediatric Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 2 First Aid (pre and on course)PRIORITY/QUALIFIER
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
witnessed by lifeguard/swim teacher /coach in a pool of not less than
25m (pre-course) - Open water swim competency. The candidate will complete to the
satisfaction of the Trainer Assessor a demonstration of open water
swimming competency, confidence and fitness that is sufficient to be able
to support basic lifesaving activity. (on course)
On Course
- Coach Safety and Rescue techniques
- Aquatic First Aid, including appropriate response for a suspected spinal
injury when operating as single or partnered surf coach - Casualty rescue and care techniques operating in an aquatic environment
- Understanding the beach/fluvial location where you will work as a coach
and the impact of water flow, tides, rips, weather conditions and other
beach and water users
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
This award is applicable to those undertaking surf coaching and instruction activity and for surfboard hiring organisations. It aims to establish a minimum vocational standard that demonstrates a level of competence for the safety of participants under instruction during a coached surf activity session undertaken in primarily wading depth water and to establish the necessary skills and knowledge to provide basic rescue response and life support. Holders of this award should take careful account of local conditions where they are coaching and the scope of the activity and the guidance provided by local risk assessments and a location specific LOP. Surf Coaches employed at locations using artificial wave technology (AWT) will need to undertake the additional AWT modulet.
The diploma must be tested annually.
Pre Course (Supported by SLSGBs Online Learning Platform Myagi)
- Aquatic Risk Management (pre and on-course)
- Safeguarding (pre course)
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Lifesaver (pre-course)
- The Surf & Water Environment (pre-course)
- The working and legislative environment (pre and on course)
- Maintaining positive public relations (pre-course)
- Basic Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 1 First Aid (pre and on course)
- Paediatric Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 2 First Aid (pre and on course)PRIORITY/QUALIFIER
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
witnessed by lifeguard/swim teacher /coach in a pool of not less than
25m (pre-course) - Open water swim competency. The candidate will complete to the
satisfaction of the Trainer Assessor a demonstration of open water
swimming competency, confidence and fitness that is sufficient to be able
to support basic lifesaving activity. (on course)
On Course
- Coach Safety and Rescue techniques
- Aquatic First Aid, including appropriate response for a suspected spinal
injury when operating as single or partnered surf coach - Casualty rescue and care techniques operating in an aquatic environment
- Understanding the beach/fluvial location where you will work as a coach
and the impact of water flow, tides, rips, weather conditions and other
beach and water users
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
The NVBLQ course is a minimum of 40 hours long followed by a practical assessment on beach theory, life support, first aid, swimming pool practical and open water practical. Upon qualifying with the NVBLQ, the certificate is valid for two years from the date of successful completion. NVBLQ Course Pre-Requisites: Every candidate attending a NVBLQ course must: Be 16-years-old or over at the time of the assessment. Have a good level of fitness. Surface dive to a depth of 1.5 metres. Tread water for two minutes. Climb out of deep water unaided and without steps. Be competent at swimming in the sea. Before the course, candidates must be able to swim at least 200 metres in a pool (of recommended length 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in five minutes or less. For the assessment, candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in a pool (recommended 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in eight minutes or less using a continuous front stroke and showing urgency. The NVBLQ covers all elements of beach lifeguard theory, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, pool skills and open water skills. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times and lifting. The NVBLQ assessment takes place at the end of the course. It determines your competence, skills and knowledge of working as a beach lifeguard and assesses your ability to apply the skills and knowledge in a beach environment. The assessment is split into five elements: Beach Lifeguard and First Aid Theory, Life Support and First Aid, First Aid Practical, Ocean Skills, Pool Skills.
ENROLL TO THIS COURSE
The NVBLQ renewal course is 2 days of practice followed by a practical assessment on beach theory, life support, first aid, swimming pool practical and open water practical. The NVBLQ certificate will be valid for two years from the date of successful completion. A good level of fitness is required. For the assessment, candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in a pool (recommended 25 metres, but no less than 20 metres) in eight minutes or less using a continuous front stroke and showing urgency. The NVBLQ covers all elements of beach lifeguard theory, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, pool skills and open water skills. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times and lifting. The NVBLQ assessment takes place at the end of the course. It determines your competence, skills and knowledge of working as a beach lifeguard and assesses your ability to apply the skills and knowledge in a beach environment. The assessment is split into five elements: Beach Lifeguard and First Aid Theory, Life Support and First Aid, First Aid Practical, Ocean Skills, Pool Skills.
ENROLL TO THIS COURSE
This award is applicable to those undertaking surf coaching and instruction activity and for surfboard hiring organisations. It aims to establish a minimum vocational standard that demonstrates a level of competence for the safety of participants under instruction during a coached surf activity session undertaken in primarily wading depth water and to establish the necessary skills and knowledge to provide basic rescue response and life support. Holders of this award should take careful account of local conditions where they are coaching and the scope of the activity and the guidance provided by local risk assessments and a location specific LOP. Surf Coaches employed at locations using artificial wave technology (AWT) will need to undertake the additional AWT modulet.
The diploma must be tested annually.
Pre Course (Supported by SLSGBs Online Learning Platform Myagi)
- Aquatic Risk Management (pre and on-course)
- Safeguarding (pre course)
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Lifesaver (pre-course)
- The Surf & Water Environment (pre-course)
- The working and legislative environment (pre and on course)
- Maintaining positive public relations (pre-course)
- Basic Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 1 First Aid (pre and on course)
- Paediatric Life Support (pre and on course)
- Level 2 First Aid (pre and on course)PRIORITY/QUALIFIER
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
witnessed by lifeguard/swim teacher /coach in a pool of not less than
25m (pre-course) - Open water swim competency. The candidate will complete to the
satisfaction of the Trainer Assessor a demonstration of open water
swimming competency, confidence and fitness that is sufficient to be able
to support basic lifesaving activity. (on course)
On Course
- Coach Safety and Rescue techniques
- Aquatic First Aid, including appropriate response for a suspected spinal
injury when operating as single or partnered surf coach - Casualty rescue and care techniques operating in an aquatic environment
- Understanding the beach/fluvial location where you will work as a coach
and the impact of water flow, tides, rips, weather conditions and other
beach and water users
- A signed declaration of 200m timed Pool swim in under 5 minutes
