Lifeguard Training UK
NARS Lifesaving
The National Aquatic Rescue Standard Beach Lifeguard Award (NARS BL) is an intensive six day course, comprised of five full days of training and one full day of examination, to gain an internationally recognized vocational qualification. Valid for three years, the NaRS BL award is specifically for providing a test of: personal fitness; practical lifeguard skills and knowledge; rescue skills; life support and first aid.
The course is designed to run over a minimum of 40 hours, plus completion of worksheets in non-course time. Candidates must also, as pre-requisites of the course, be able to complete a timed swim of 400m in 7 minutes and 30 seconds and a 200m run in 40 seconds. Courses are suitable for all those aged 16 years and above and qualifications are valid for 36 months.
The cost of the course is £275 (student rate £245)
Renewal before 36 months of expiry for a 5 day course - Cost £175
| Dates for the 2008 NARS Beach Lifeguard course | |
| 24-29 March | 7-12 April |
| 21-26 April | 5-10 May |
| 26-31 May | 2-7 June |
| 23-28 June | 31-5 July |
| 4-9 August | 22-27 September |
| 6-11 October | |
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NARS Surf Coach
The NARS Surf Coach, in conjunction with the BSA Surf Coach Award, is the prerequisite qualification for working as a surf coach / instructor and covers the various lifesaving skills and techniques necessary to operate a safe surfing lesson. The course is delivered by experienced instructors who will support you throughout.
Complete a timed swim of 400 metres over a measured course, in a pool not less than 25 metres in length using a front stroke. A time of 9:00 minutes is accepted as the maximum time permitted for the swim. Complete a timed run of 200 metres over a measured course, on a beach. A time of 60 seconds is accepted as the maximum time permitted for the run. Courses are suitable for all those aged 16 years and above and qualifications are valid for 36 months.
The cost of the course is £275 (student rate £245)
Renewal before 36 months of expiry for a 5 day course - Cost £175.
On our last course all candidates passed, so congratulations to them!
We recommend that you organise accommodation in Woolacombe before you book your training courses. Take a look at our Woolacombe accommodation page.
