Pools in BC commonly ask for National Lifeguard (NL) certification from the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch. Courses run at local pools and recreation centres.
| Detail | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | NL Pool prerequisites: Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C/AED from a recognized agency (neither need be current); age 15 by the last day | source |
| Issuing body · Url | Official page | source |
| Credential | National Lifeguard certification; current for 2 years from certification; recertify by NL Pool recert exam (precert recommended) | source |
| Jobs requiring it | no official source No official list of BC employers requiring NL; pools commonly require it | |
| Prerequisite rules | Prerequisites must be earned before the course and shown by day 2; WorkSafeBC and St. Mark James first aid not accepted | source |
No, but you must have earned them before the course and show them by day 2.
No. WorkSafeBC and St. Mark James first aid are not accepted.
Each pool sets its own fee and schedule. Ask your pool.
This page relies on the official pages below. Rules, fees and processes change, so check the authority before you apply or spend money.
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