Pool Lifeguard Award

A Water Safety Ireland accredited Pool Lifeguard qualification.

Introduction

The National Pool Lifeguard (PLG) Award is a Water Safety Ireland (WSI) accredited qualification. Cork Lifeguard Academy draws on the experience of our Tutors. To provide this course and teach you life-long skills and qualify you to work as a Pool Lifeguard.

The aim of the Award is to enable you to act as a designated Lifeguard, trained in Pool Rescue and Basic Life Support techniques. You, the Lifeguard, will also have an awareness of First Aid and Pool Water Analysis.

Entry Level

To participate in the PLG Award course, as per the Water Safety Ireland syllabus, the Minimum Standard Entry Level is:
Be able to swim 100 metres on front (prone) and 100 metres on back (supine).
Be able to surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of the pool.
Be 16 years of age, or older, at the time of the examination.
(Note: Prior learning and training, such as Rescue 2 or equivalent, are recommended but not compulsory.)
 

Upcoming Courses

Cork Lifeguard Academy organises PLG Award courses around Cork City and County. Find out more about an upcoming course by clicking the button(s) below:

Cork City - June 2024

Level 2
Saturday 1st, 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 6th, 19:00 - 21:00
Saturday 8th, 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 13th, 19:00 - 21:00
Sunday 16th, 10:00 - 14:00

To Be Announced

Future Pool Lifeguard courses will be posted here.

Course Price

The full price of the Pool Lifeguard course is €400. A deposit of €200 is necessary to secure your place on the course.  
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