We offer a range of courses and training including; The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Qualification, Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Power Boat Level 2, RYA Safety Boat, First Aid, CPR, AED, and more.
We offer free or subsidised training for our members, alongside courses available to members of the public. Our courses are supplied by our own highly qualified and experienced instructors and assessors.
If you’re interested in joining us, view our upcoming courses below to sign up.
Designed to provide you with the skills to supervise and provide rescue cover for planned, organised and risk-assessed activities in open water. No previous experience is necessary, but candidates should be competent swimmers and confident swimming in open water. We offer a 3-day intensive course suitable for those with no existing lifeguard qualification. Alternatively, we offer a 1-day bolt on course suitable for those who already hold a valid RLSS NPLQ. For those who wish to renew their OWL qualification we also run renewal assessments alongside our courses.
This is a practical and intensive 2 day training program designed for those looking to develop their power boating skills and gain confidence on the water. This course is ideal for beginners and those with some prior experience who wish to enhance their knowledge and competence in handling powerboats.
A specialised 2 day training program designed for individuals who wish to provide safety cover at water-based events and activities. This course is ideal for those involved in rowing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, or any other water sports where safety support is essential.
We like to provide the opportunity to put our skills to practice, both in the classroom and on the water. We offer regular training sessions in the RLSS OWL qualification, RYA power boat & safety boat, as well as first aid, CPR and AED. These sessions are published to our members and also available to members of the public. Depending on the session, we may refresh our knowledge in areas where you may have an existing qualifiation, or teach you entirely new skills!
Would you like to gain your RLSS Open Water Lifeguard Qualification for free? Colwick Park Lifeguards are providing opportunities for individuals to gain their Open Water Lifeguard Qualification for free by attending one of our events. If this is of interest to you then continue reading for more information.
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) RYA Powerboat Level 2 course provides the practical skills and knowledge needed to confidently and safely operate a powerboat in sheltered waters. Over two days, you’ll cover boat handling, close-quarters manoeuvring, high-speed handling, man overboard recovery, anchoring, and the essential rules of the water.
Join us to renew your Open Water Lifeguard qualification, or extend your existing NPLQ with the Open Water Lifeguard bolt-on. The course will run for one day
Our members enjoy several benefits, including free, or heavily subsidised training courses that we put to use at events all around the UK
