Nearly 3,000 trainers from leisure facilities throughout the UK have signed up for an update as part of the latest edition of the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).

It is thought that a further 2,000 people will sign up in the coming months, with a number of updates across the UK and Ireland currently at capacity in the 8th edition of the NPLQ.

The latest edition has been designed to focus on the role of the lifeguard and aims to follow the route that lifeguards would typically take once they have completed their qualification.

NPLQ content is delivered in a manner that allows the learner to experience the reality of the lifeguard role on the course and to apply knowledge in a working environment.

Julian Bennett, course leader and a Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) UK national trainer assessor, said: "The new format of the course is great, and encourages the candidate to excel in their chosen career."

IQL UK manages the NPLQ on behalf of RLSS UK. Executive director Tara Dillon said: "We couldn't be happier with how the updates have been going and how many people have already signed up."

Details: www.rlss.org.uk