NPLQ & SSTQ Training Courses

Training Courses

Fife has a shortage of Leisure Attendants and Swimming Instructors. The NPLQ or SSTQ courses will unlock many employment opportunities for those aged 16 and over.

Leisure Attendants – NPLQ

To become a Leisure Attendant, you need to complete a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. This is a 36-hour, 5-day course that costs £280.

Book 2026 NPLQ courses now by calling the numbers below:

• Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre 01383 602305
  Monday 6th – Friday 10th July 2026 (FULL)
• Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre 01383 602305
  Monday 12th – Friday 16th October 2026 (FULL)

NPLQ Trainer/Assessor

Become a Trainer/Assessor responsible for delivering the RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) as part of ongoing training for new candidates. This is a 36-hour, 5-day course that costs £650.

Course Requirements:

• Be a minimum of 18 years old
• Hold a current NPLQ certificate
• Be a member or become a member of RLSS UK

2026 courses coming soon!

Swimming Teachers – SSTQ

The Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) course, delivered by Scottish Swimming, will give you the tools you need to start your career as a swimming instructor. This is an 8-day course that costs £600. All dates in the course timetable must be attended to in order to complete the course and obtain your qualification.

• • Carnegie Leisure Centre
    Saturday 28th March 2026
    Sunday 29th March 2026
    Saturday 11th April 2026
    Sunday 12th April 2026
    Saturday 18th April 2026
    Sunday 19th April 2026
    Saturday 25th April 2026
    Sunday 26th April 2026

Book your space by 28th February 2026 at https://scottishswimming.justgo.com