National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification

(NVBLQ)

£300

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches as a lifeguard or surf instructor and ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.

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.

A £50 deposit is required to secure your place with the remaining balance due no later than 28 days before the course start date. To secure your space, fill in the form below with your deposit or full payment, once full payment has been made all course material and the schedule will be sent out prior to the course start date.

We also offer the Surfing England Surf Instructor award which can either be done as part online and part in our centre or all in house for those looking to go on to surf coaching.

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NVBLQ Beach Lifeguard renewal courses at Woolacombe North Devon Surf South West

NVBLQ Course Prerequesites

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 2 metres
  • 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
Beach Lifeguard courses at Woolacombe North Devon train on Woolacombe beach with Woolacombe Surf Centre

Available Course Dates

  • 28 April – 2 May 2025
  • 12 – 16 May 2025
  • 2 – 6 June 2025
  • 7 – 11 July 2025
  • 15 – 19 September 2025
  • 6 – 10 October 2025

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NVBLQ courses at Woolacombe Surf