The Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Qualification was developed by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to address the role of open water lifeguards and the needs of open water operators. As the open water industry continues to grow, the RLSS UK have endeavoured to respond to change through the ongoing development of this qualification. The OWL qualification can be used to supervise and provide rescue cover for planned, organised and risk assessed activities in still, non-tidal water.

To enrol on this course candidates must be competent and confident in open-water.

If you already have an in date NPLQ you need only to attend day 2 of the course & the assessment on day 3. 

If you are booking a Renewal you will only need to attend the assessment on day 3. 

The new candidate cost for this course is £300.

The cost of this course with a valid NPLQ £220. 

Renewal cost with 10 hours of ongoing training £80