WorksheetsNPLQ Mock Theory Assessment Section 1
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 36mins
Identify which of the following is a responsibility of a lifeguard while on duty
Ensuring customers are entertained
Providing good supervision
Promote team building activity
Showing children how to dive
Which of the following is most likely to be included in the NOP
Pool depth
Dealing with a drowning
Total volume of air
The history of the pool
The lifeguard on duty notices a lack of water clarity. Identify which document will contain information on what to do
Normal Operating Plan
Local Authority Water Plan
Emergency Action Plan
National Water Quality Plan
In addition to the PSOP, which other policy is a facility likely to have
Safeguarding
Parking
Locker
Transport
Identify the main responsibilities of the employer under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
Good information, instruction and staff training
Good staff discount, staff training and uniform
Good staff notice boards and holiday entitlement
od staff social events and team meetings
Identify a responsibility that a lifeguard has under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
Help with any social event plans
Help with issuing staff uniforms to new staff
Help with the development of the NOP & EAP
Help with the development of the swim school programme
Identify which of the following is a risk assessment category
Facilities and repair
Roads and parking
Task and activities
Health and safety
Identify the correct purpose of swimming pool industry guidance issued by the HSE
To assist the operator in meeting its legal obligations
To help lifeguards understand the admission policy at their pool
To assist customers in understanding the risks associated with swimming
To help all employees understand their legal rights
Identify a common hazard associated with operating pool hoists
Increased glare
Chemical spill
Equipment failure
Decreased water clarity
Before a swimming pool opens for the day, identify two pieces of equipment that should be checked
Pool alarms & lifeguard equipment
Pace clock & radios
Swimming lesson floats & signs
Pool cover & pool thermometer
Identify why poolside cleaning duties are important
It is detailed in the PSOP
It gives the lifeguard a break from watching the pool
It is a requirement of health and safety law
It helps maintain training hours for qualification renewal
When using chemicals, identify which of the following should be worn
Whistle
Protective apron
Torpedo buoy
Winter gloves
Identify one reason a lifeguard may need to briefly talk to another lifeguard while supervising the
pool
If vital information needs to be passed on
If medication needs to be looked after
If personal plans need to be rearranged
If a new first aid skill has been released
Which of the below supports lifeguards in their duties
Sales figures
Swimming pool technology
Membership numbers
Online reviews
Identify the hazards commonly associated with a competition pool
Foliage and beach areas
Shallow water and saunas
Deep water and diving platforms
Diving blocks and lane ropes
Identify what a lifeguard may need to consider when supervising a pool party
Music levels are high to improve the fun factor
The pools admission policy
Children under 18 years require one-to-one supervision
Adults must not be allowed to watch the party
What could affect the number of lifeguards required to supervise an inflatable session?
The type and design of the inflatable
The manufacturer of the inflatable
The height of the inflatable
The age of the inflatable
Identify what effect glare from a large window could have on a lifeguard’s ability to supervise the
pool
Difficult to see who is wearing armbands
Difficult to see swimmers through the water
Difficult to hear children shouting for help
Difficult to stay hydrated whilst lifeguarding
Identify why it is important to rotate lifeguard positions
Allows lifeguards to talk on a regular basis
Helps maintain vigilance
Improves membership sales
Helps promote safety for children
Identify the type of zone a lifeguard may supervise
Individual
Extensive
Group
Intensive
Identify a key component and method of customer communication
Alert with a whistle, give no further instructions
Alert with a whistle, provide clear instructions
Alert with a whistle, shout loudly at the customer
Alert with a whistle, display anger towards the customer
When providing feedback to a customer, how should a lifeguard act
Remain calm and listen to the customer
Dismiss the customer’s feedback
Show off to the customer
Ignore the customer’s concerns
Which of the below describes the meaning of early intervention?
Ensure all accidents are reviewed by a committee
Complete an accident report form prior to the treatment
Ensure a lifeguard is on duty at all times
Proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards before they worsen
Identify why teamwork is important when lifeguarding
It allows the operator to reduce lifeguard numbers due to cooperation
It improves membership sales and retention levels for the Centre
It maintains a safe and smooth running of the pool
It prevents lifeguards from taking holidays together
