--- title: "National Pool Lifeguard Qualification" url: "https://svf.org.uk/community/nplq" school: "Seaton Valley Federation" --- # National Pool Lifeguard Qualification The [National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)](https://www.rlss.org.uk/national-pool-lifeguard-qualification) is recognised world-wide, opening up great opportunities in the form of employment and life skills. Lifeguarding is an excellent starting point for those interested in a career in the leisure industry. Once qualified, candidates can also apply for a position as a casual lifeguard at Astley Community High School. The cost of the course is usually between £250-£300 depending on the number of candidates, which includes all training materials. The course is open to anyone aged 16+. If you are interested in the NPLQ course, please contact us by telephone on 0191 237 1505 or by email at . ### RLSS UK Qualifications Policies RLSS UK Qualifications - Awarding of Qualifications Policy 351 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/files/documents/RLSS_UK_Qualifications_-_Awarding_of_Qualifications_Policy_SVHS_v3.1_(April_2026).pdf) RLSS UK Qualifications - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy 196 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/files/documents/RLSS_UK_Qualifications_-_Equality,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Policy_SVHS_v2.0_(September_2025).pdf) ### Community - [Swimming Courses](https://svf.org.uk/community/swimming-courses) - [Football Development](https://svf.org.uk/community/football-development-scheme) - [Premises Hire](https://svf.org.uk/community/premises-hire) ![Seaton Valley Federation](https://files.schudio.com/seaton-valley-federation/images/logo/SeatonValley_Logo(2).png) #### Seaton Valley Federation Prospect Avenue Seaton Delaval Northumberland NE25 0FW 0191 2371505 #### Useful Links: - [News](https://svf.org.uk/news) - [Contact Us](https://svf.org.uk/contact-us) - [Events](https://svf.org.uk/events) - [Vacancies](https://svf.org.uk/job-vacancies) #### More Links: - [Calendar](https://svf.org.uk/calendar) - [School Email](https://sites.google.com/achs.svf.org.uk/launchpad-selection) - [My Child at School](https://svf.org.uk/my-child-at-school) - [Term Dates](https://svf.org.uk/term-dates) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Seaton-Valley-Federation-of-Schools-103527542434937) - [X](https://twitter.com/@seatonvalleyfed) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/seatonvalleyfed) © Copyright 2018–2026 Seaton Valley Federation School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://svf.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)