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We had the most amazing time paddle boarding with our instructor Freddie. She was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and made sure each one of our group had an incredible time. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be revisiting on our next holiday to Newquay.
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Created for qualified beach lifeguards needing to renew an in-date SLSGB NVBLQ qualification, this three-day requalification course refreshes essential rescue techniques, fitness standards and first aid procedures while assessing candidates against current SLSGB standards. Combining practical ocean sessions with updated theory and assessment modules, the course ensures lifeguards remain current, capable and confident in professional rescue situations.
The requalification begins with candidate check-in, safety briefings and an overview of current SLSGB updates and procedural changes since the original qualification. Throughout the three days, candidates revisit the core practical and theoretical elements required for maintaining professional beach lifeguard status, with instructors providing coaching and assessment preparation before formal evaluations take place.
Training and assessments are delivered across both classroom and beach environments around Newquay depending on sea conditions. Practical elements include board and tube rescues, casualty handling, spinal injury management and resuscitation procedures for adults, children and babies. Candidates also complete teamwork exercises, surveillance tasks and environmental assessment scenarios designed to reflect realistic working conditions faced by operational beach lifeguards.
Timed fitness assessments form part of the requalification process, including swim and run standards required by SLSGB. The course also revisits emergency procedures, profiling, control and command systems and working alongside emergency services within coastal incidents. Returning to the harbour base each day, candidates have access to classrooms, changing facilities and refreshments between sessions.
Training operates from Newquay Harbour with practical assessments taking place across a range of local beaches and surf conditions depending on the forecast. The surrounding coastline provides varied environments suitable for realistic rescue and assessment scenarios throughout the course.
The flexibility of Cornwall’s beaches allows instructors to adapt locations to the conditions each day while still covering all required elements of the SLSGB requalification syllabus.
Candidates must hold valid SLSGB membership and possess an in-date SLSGB Beach Lifeguard qualification or be within three months of the qualification expiry date before attending the course.
Participants must remain confident within surf zone conditions and complete the required 400m swim test within the qualifying times for either Surf or Beach Lifeguard endorsement.
Using extensive operational lifeguarding and rescue training experience, the instructor team focuses on delivering realistic, practical refresher training aligned with current SLSGB standards. Candidates benefit from training across a range of coastal environments while receiving guidance from experienced lifeguards and instructors who understand real operational rescue situations.
Mel helps ensure candidates receive clear preparation information before attending, while the wider training team brings years of coastal rescue and safety experience into every session. Operating directly from Newquay Harbour also provides access to excellent classroom facilities, equipment storage, showers and varied nearby beaches.
This course is designed for qualified SLSGB Beach or Surf Lifeguards who need to renew their qualification while it is still valid or within three months of the expiry date.
It helps ensure candidates remain up to date with current rescue procedures, first aid standards and operational lifeguarding requirements.
Candidates complete swim and fitness tests, rescue assessments, casualty management scenarios and first aid evaluations across the three-day programme.
The course also covers surveillance skills, teamwork exercises and updated operational procedures.
Yes, all candidates must successfully complete the required timed 400m swim assessment during the requalification process.
The required standard remains under 7 minutes 30 seconds for Surf endorsement or under 8 minutes for Beach Lifeguard endorsement.
This requalification course is intended for candidates whose qualification remains in date or expired within the last three months.
If your qualification expired earlier than this, you may need to complete the full NVBLQ course again.
Yes, first aid assessment forms an important part of the requalification process and includes adult, child and baby resuscitation procedures alongside choking management and casualty care.
Candidates are also assessed on spinal injury management and emergency response procedures.
Training is delivered from Newquay Harbour with practical sessions taking place across nearby beaches and coastal locations depending on sea conditions.
Using different locations helps provide realistic rescue training environments throughout the course.
Yes, the SLSGB NVBLQ remains widely respected and internationally recognised within beach lifeguarding and surf safety industries.
The qualification is also commonly required for RNLI and local authority beach lifeguard positions.
Candidates should bring swimwear, towels, suitable beach footwear, warm clothing and any personal items required for multiple days of ocean training.
Further preparation guidance is usually provided following booking confirmation.
Lifeguarding procedures, rescue techniques and first aid protocols continue evolving over time, making regular refresher training essential for operational safety and competence.
The requalification process also helps lifeguards maintain confidence and readiness for real emergency situations on the beach.
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