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National Pool Lifeguard Course Dates 2026

Our National Pool Lifeguard courses are designed to give you the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to work safely and effectively in a swimming pool environment. Whether you’re taking your first step into the leisure industry or looking to renew your existing qualification, our courses offer a supportive and practical learning experience led by qualified instructors.

These courses run throughout the year and are an essential qualification for anyone looking to start their journey as a pool lifeguard at one of our Pembrokeshire leisure centres. They also offer a fantastic opportunity to gain employment at other aquatic facilities, provided the qualification is kept up to date, making them an excellent first step into a rewarding and flexible role within the leisure industry.

Course TitleCentreDatesTimesPrice
NPLQHaverfordwest24th – 28th July9:00am – 6:00pm£250
NPLQHaverfordwest

2nd and 9th October

3rd and 10th October

4th and 11th October 

5:00pm-9:30pm

9:00am – 6:00pm

9:00am – 6:00pm

£250
NPLQHaverfordwest

27th November

4th December

28th November

5th December

29th November

6th December

5:00pm-9:30pm

5:00pm-9:30pm 

9:00am-6:00pm

9:00am-6:00pm

9:00am-6:00pm

9:00am-6:00pm

£250
RLSS Trainer / Assessor?

21st – 25th August 

26th August 

9:00am – 6:00pm

9:00am – 2:00pm

£650