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Does a lifeguard certification expire?

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Does a lifeguard certification expire?

 

Yes, a NPLQ lifeguard certification expires after two years.

For more information about the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), visit www.rlss.org.uk/nplq

 

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