Due to unforeseen circumstances the plunge pool in the Health Suite is currently closed for essential maintenance. Our team is working hard to get the plunge pool back up and running as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Customers and Vitality Members can continue to enjoy the spa pool, heated loungers, sauna and steam room.

Training Courses

Training Courses

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Interested in getting a job as a Professional Pool Lifeguard?
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is a professional lifeguard qualification recognised all over the world and is the perfect qualification for anyone wanting to become a lifeguard here at home or abroad in the likes of Camp America.

Lagan Valley Leisureplex runs multiple NPLQ courses throughout the year over a six day course so why not take the first step and enroll in a Lifeguard Training Course at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn?

The RLSS UK NPLQ is the essential Professional Qualification for Lifeguards by Pool Operators in the UK and can also gain students extra points for University as a professional Qualification.

Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisites

Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:

Jump/dive into deep water
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
Tread water for 30 seconds
Surface dive to the floor of the pool
Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits

Autumn NPLQ courses coming soon! Keep an eye out on our website and social media pages for updates.

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Had a fantastic day, highly recomended! Alison McKeee

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