Lifeguard Training
Train for your RLSS Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) qualification on a natural lake in North Bristol — real-world open water environment, RLSS-qualified instructors, and nationally recognised certification.
RLSS Open Water Lifeguard Training | West Country Water Park, Bristol
Train for your RLSS Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) qualification on a natural lake in North Bristol — real-world open water environment, RLSS-qualified instructors, and nationally recognised certification.
Become a Qualified Open Water Lifeguard
The RLSS Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) is the nationally recognised qualification for supervising and providing rescue cover at planned open water activities. You’ll train on our natural lake near Winterbourne, North Bristol — a genuine real-world environment where you’ll develop practical rescue skills, casualty management, and the risk-assessment confidence the OWL demands. Our RLSS-qualified instructors guide you every step of the way.
16+
Minimum Age
400m
Swim Requirement
RLSS
Nationally Recognised
Natural
Lake Training Environment
Your Training Day, Step by Step
- Arrive and Check In — Meet your RLSS-qualified instructor at the lakeside venue near Winterbourne.
- Course Briefing — Full briefing covering theory, rescue planning, and risk assessment before entering the water.
- Practical Water Skills — Complete hands-on rescue training in the open water environment of our natural lake.
- Casualty Management — Practise first aid and casualty management techniques on land and at the water’s edge.
- OWL Assessment — Complete both the practical and theoretical elements of the RLSS assessment.
- Certification — Receive your results and OWL certification details on successful completion.
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What to Bring and What We Provide
Bring
- Swimwear and wetsuit (or hire on-site)
- Towel and warm layers for after training
- [[ PLACEHOLDER: photo ID or medical declaration required? ]]
- Your booking confirmation
We Provide
- RLSS-qualified instructor for the full course
- Natural lake training environment
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- On-site changing rooms, hot showers, and toilets
- Café on-site for refreshments
Entry Requirements
- Be 16 years or older at the time of assessment
- Be competent and confident in open water
- Be able to submerge under water confidently
- Swim at least 400 metres continuously in a pool or open water, on your front and showing urgency
Pricing
RLSS Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Course
£250 pp
Optional Extras
Item
Hire
Buy
Wetsuit
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Course Dates, Groups and Organisations
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We also offer the OWL course for teams and organisations — ideal for outdoor activity centres, water sports clubs, event organisers, and leisure venues that need qualified open water lifeguards on their roster. Contact us to discuss group training or block bookings.
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Ready to qualify? Contact hello@westcountrywaterpark.co.uk to check available course dates and secure your place.
Terms and Conditions
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