The RLSS UK awards and qualifications available at NSVL can count towards the 'service' category for all levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme.  Read on for more information.

Bronze Level

• Lifesaving 1, 2 , 3 (12+)
• Bronze Medallion (13+)

Silver Level

• Bronze Medallion* (13+)
• Award of Merit (14+)
• Assistant Teacher (14+)

Gold Level

• Award of Merit* (14+)
• Distinction (14+)
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (16+)
• National Beach Lifeguard Qualification (16+)
• Assistant Teacher* (14+)
• Trainer Assessor (18+)

* Where these awards have not been achieved previously.

Upon achieving the awards, you need to provide related services to the community for at least one hour per week for a minimum period of:

• Bronze Level - 3 months
• Silver Level - 6 months
• Gold Level - 12 months

NSVL has opportunities for you to complete this service throughout the year, by providing volunteer lifeguard cover at the pool or beach, being an assistant teacher at our Rookies sessions or running courses as a trainer assessor.

Please return to the Youth Lifesaving page to find out more details about awards.