SLSGB Rescue Safety and First Aid qualifications as with all of our awards and qualifications have been developed to the highest standards and follow a robust quality control system.

SLSGB qualifications meet and exceed the standards recommended by the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), the RNLI Beach Lifeguard Service, numerous council lifeguard services and event water safety providers

Patrol Captain

provides the knowledge and skills required to organise, supervise and manage a volunteer led patrol.

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Surf Lifeguard

an award that provides the knowledge and skills required to be employed as a professional lifeguard as well as support beach patrols and water safety in surf conditions. This award is physically demanding.

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National Vocational Beach Lifeguard (NVBLQ)

provides an introduction to all elements of beach lifeguard theory, CPR, first aid, pool and open water skills.

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Surf Coach Safety & Rescue

this award is an industry award that provides lifesaving, risk assessment & casualty care skills to Surf Coach Professionals.

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Inland Waters Lifeguard

providing the knowledge and skills required to understand safety awareness and rescue techniques required within inland water environments.

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First Aid Awards

providing 3 levels of First Aid awards from basic life support and first aid through to being able to deliver intermediate life support.

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Surf Life Saver

this award enables individuals to provide lifesaving skills when providing safety cover as part of a water safety team or, when working in close proximity to participants.

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Beach Lifeguard Support

teaches the skills necessary to provide a first aid function to a water safety team including life support and assistance with rescues in shallow water.

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Rescue Board Paddler

establishes a level of competence enabling individuals to provide supporting water safety as a rescue board paddler.

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Tube Rescuer

establishes a level of competence enabling individuals to provide supporting water safety as a rescue tube swimmer.

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Coastal Surveillance

provides the knowledge and skills required to provide reactive, preventative action and education within the community.

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Find out about other SLSGB qualifications

Nipper Lifesaver Pathway

Graduate Lifeguard Programme