NPLQ On-going Training 1. Jan/Jul

Section 1: Lifeguard Theory. Match the NOP title with the correct information contained within it

• Scuba diving

  Kayakers

  Water polo

• Opening and closing times

• Les Mills

  Pilate

  Yoga

• Specialist activities

• 25m x 12m x 0.9m-1.8m

• Bather ratios

• 6am - 10pm Mon- Fri

  7am - 7pm Sat- Sun

• Pool dimensions

• 1 Lifeguard : 36 swimmers

  2 Lifeguards : 55 swimmers

• Classes in the gym

Match the EAP title with the correct preventative measures

• Staff are alert and proactive

• Equipment failure

• Regular maintainence. Staff trained in its use.

• Overcrowding

• Regular pool tests

• Spread of fire

• Doors are kept clear and shut on activation of alarm

• Serious injury to a member of the public

• Access of control and stopping access to the pool

• Lack of water clarity

1.0 The Role of the Lifeguard. What do you think are the essential traits and skills required to be an excellent lifeguard?

• Maintaining a positive attitude

• Being professional

• Maintaining observation & Providing good supervision

• Rescue

• Early intervention & Accident prevention

1.1.1 Overview of the Health and Safety Law as it Applies to Lifeguarding. Complete these acts, laws and regulations.

Health and ​ (a)   at Work Act ​​ (b)   , ​ ​ (c)   Act 2010, Health and Safety ​​​ (d)   (HSE), Control Of Substances ​​ (e)   ​ to Health (COSHH) 2003

• Safety
• 1974
• Equality
• Executive
• Hazardous
• 1984
• Security
• Harmful
• Engineer
• Safeguarding

1.2 Maintaining Standards. Why is it essential that lifeguarding standards are always maintained? Choose the most important correct answer

• Your DM won't be happy if you don't

• It doesn't look good to the public if you don't

• You are responsible for people's lives

• It makes the shift run better

1.4 Uniform and Equipment. Identify why it is important to have a whistle whilst lifeguarding

• To make you louder if you need to ask for a lunch break

• To attract the attention of colleagues and customers

• To signal to customers if there is a power cut

• To alert receptionists when user load is reaching capacity

1.4.1 Jewellery and devices. When is a lifeguard permitted to take a personal device such as a phone or smartwatch on poolside or in the changing areas?

• If they are the DM

• If they are bored

• If more than one lifeguard is on duty

• Never

1.5 Customer Care. Identify how a lifeguard should interact with customers

• Be helpful and respectful

• Be very strict and authoritative

• Be loud and shout instructions

• Be serious and prevent fun

Section 3: First Aid. 1.0 Priorities of Casualty Management. Put these in order with the highest priority first

• Emergency CPR

• Care of the unconscious breathing casualty

• Management of choking

• Control of life-threatening bleeding

• Treatment for shock

1.2 Turning a casualty onto the back. Put these actions into the correct order

• Lower the casualty gently to the ground on their back, supporting their head and shoulders as you do so

• Kneel by the casualty’s side and turn their head to face away from you

• With one hand grasp the casualty’s far shoulder, and with your other hand clamp their wrist to their hip

• Place the arm nearest to you above their head

• With a steady pull, roll the casualty over against your thighs