NATIONAL POOL LIFEGUARD QUALIFICATION RENEWALS (NPLQ)
About the renewal
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NPLQ renewal candidates may renew their qualifications within the period of validity of their existing qualifications as stated on their certificate.
This will include a full assessment of lifeguard knowledge
and skills by a Harris Training independent assessor.
Candidates must have access to the most up to date copy of ‘The Lifeguard’ manual prior to assessment.
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The following is required to be completed by candidates prior to the renewal assessment of their qualifications to demonstrate their ongoing professional competence.
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20 hours Continued Professional Development within the last two years from the date of previous assessment covering content from the NPLQ syllabus:
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In-water swimming pool rescue skills (at least 4 hrs)
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CPR (at least 4 hrs)
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First Aid (at least 4 hrs)
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Lifeguard theory (at least 4 hours)
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Continued Professional Development can be achieved by:
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Attendance at Lifeguard ongoing training and competency assessment* (strongly recommended)
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Attendance at alternative training, face-to-face or online, relating to In-water swimming pool rescue skills, CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard theory
