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 (one space left)
• 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

Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre

• Monday 29th June 2026
• Tuesday 30th June 2026
• Monday 6th July 2026
• Tuesday 7th July 2026
• Wednesday 8th July 2026
• Monday 20th July 2026
• Tuesday 21st July 2026
• Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Book your space by 1st June 2026 at https://scottishswimming.justgo.com

Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre

• Saturday 26th September 2026
• Sunday 27th September 2026
• Monday 12th October 2026
• Tuesday 13th October2026
• Wednesday 14th October 2026
• Monday 19th October 2026
• Tuesday 20th October 2026
• Wednesday 21st October 2026

Book your space by 29th August 2026 at https://scottishswimming.justgo.com