If I hold a pool lifeguard qualification, can I lifeguard at an open water venue?

open water lifeguardowlqualifications and awards

Updated over a week ago

1 min read

If I hold a pool lifeguard qualification, can I lifeguard at an open water venue?

 

If you hold a pool lifeguard qualification you are required to complete further training to lifeguard at an open water venue. The qualification needed to lifeguard at an open water venue is an open water lifeguard (OWL) qualification.

For more information about the Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) qualification, visit www.rlss.org.uk/owl

 

 Need More Information?

Qualifications and Awards    |    Water Safety Advice    |     My RLSS UK  

 

For more ways to contact us, visit www.rlss.org.uk/contact-us.

Was this page helpful?