The LICQual Level 4 Award in RLSS UK Mentor is a prestigious and internationally recognized qualification designed for professionals who want to excel in mentoring and developing lifesaving skills. This Level 4 RLSS UK Mentor qualification equips you with the knowledge, practical expertise, and confidence to guide, support, and assess learners in aquatic safety and rescue environments.
Whether you are an experienced lifeguard, swimming instructor, or aquatic safety professional, this RLSS UK Mentor certification course allows you to advance your career by becoming a recognized mentor capable of fostering excellence in others. You will learn how to provide constructive guidance, deliver effective feedback, and develop the leadership skills necessary to inspire and train future lifesavers.
The accredited RLSS UK Mentor Award emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application, blending mentorship principles with hands-on rescue experience. You will gain insights into adult learning techniques, coaching strategies, and assessment methods to ensure your mentees acquire critical lifesaving skills safely and effectively. This program prepares you to mentor in diverse settings, from swimming pools and leisure centers to community programs and professional aquatic organizations.
By completing the LICQual Level 4 Award in RLSS UK Mentoring, you will enhance your professional credibility and open doors to higher-level roles in aquatic education, rescue training, and safety management. The course provides global recognition, giving you the ability to deliver mentoring programs confidently and with authority.
Enrolling in this Level 4 RLSS UK Mentor training program ensures that you are fully equipped to guide, support, and evaluate the next generation of lifesavers. The LICQual Level 4 Award in RLSS UK Mentor empowers you to make a meaningful impact in aquatic safety, helping to create skilled, confident, and prepared professionals who can respond effectively in emergencies. Take the next step in your career and become a certified RLSS UK Mentor, leading with expertise, professionalism, and passion.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 4 Award in RLSS UK Mentor
Total Units
6
Total Credits
12
GLH
36
Qualification #
LICQ2200612
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 4 Award in RLSS UK Mentor, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Introduction to Mentorship and the RLSS UK Framework 17927_6b132c-97> |
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6 17927_bec637-2c> |
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Roles and Responsibilities of an RLSS UK Mentor 17927_5b5445-4d> |
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Effective Communication and Coaching Skills 17927_bd4185-6a> |
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6 17927_b9a1f7-8a> |
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Supporting Learners and Developing Skills 17927_5e8e31-14> |
2 17927_04cbff-d6> |
6 17927_e57c1c-1b> |
LICQ2200611-5 17927_26b0c9-16> |
Observation, Assessment, and Feedback in Mentoring 17927_2d0810-29> |
2 17927_f14f76-74> |
6 17927_0ea87a-62> |
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By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Introduction to Mentorship and the RLSS UK Framework
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the principles and purpose of mentorship within the RLSS UK context.
- Describe the structure, policies, and professional standards of the RLSS UK.
- Demonstrate understanding of the mentor’s role and responsibilities.
Unit 2: Roles and Responsibilities of an RLSS UK Mentor
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify key duties and ethical obligations of an RLSS UK Mentor.
- Apply professional standards in guiding and supporting mentees.
- Evaluate the importance of role modeling, leadership, and professional conduct.
Unit 3: Effective Communication and Coaching Skills
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate active listening, questioning, and feedback techniques.
- Apply effective verbal and non-verbal communication in a mentoring setting.
- Develop coaching strategies to motivate and support mentees.
Unit 4: Supporting Learners and Developing Skills
Learning Outcomes:
- Assess the learning needs of mentees using appropriate tools and methods.
- Plan and implement tailored development strategies.
- Provide constructive support to build mentees’ skills and confidence.
Unit 5: Observation, Assessment, and Feedback in Mentoring
Learning Outcomes:
- Conduct structured observations in accordance with RLSS UK assessment standards.
- Record and analyse performance data to monitor mentee progress.
- Deliver balanced and actionable feedback to promote improvement.
Unit 6: Professional Practice, Reflection, and Continuous Development
Learning Outcomes:
- Reflect critically on own mentoring practice to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Maintain accurate mentoring records in line with RLSS UK requirements.
- Commit to ongoing professional development to enhance mentoring skills.
The LICQual Level 4 Award in RLSS UK Mentor is designed for professionals who want to guide, support, and develop lifesaving skills in others. This course is ideal for experienced lifeguards, swimming instructors, and aquatic safety professionals who aim to become accredited mentors capable of delivering effective guidance and assessments. Whether you are working in pools, leisure centers, or community programs, this qualification prepares you to mentor with confidence and professionalism.
1. Experienced Lifeguards and Rescue Professionals
- Perfect for lifeguards seeking to move into mentoring roles.
- Builds skills in providing feedback and support to less experienced colleagues.
- Enhances leadership and instructional capabilities.
- Prepares you to deliver structured mentoring sessions.
- Improves career opportunities in aquatic safety management.
2. Swimming Instructors and Coaches
- Designed for instructors aiming to mentor junior coaches or trainees.
- Develops coaching strategies for effective skills transfer.
- Strengthens lesson planning and evaluation abilities.
- Provides techniques to foster learner confidence and competence.
- Enhances professional credibility in aquatic training programs.
3. Aquatic Safety Officers and Facility Managers
- Ideal for those managing teams in swimming pools or leisure centers.
- Enables mentoring of staff in emergency procedures and safety protocols.
- Supports development of consistent assessment practices.
- Improves team performance through structured guidance.
- Adds recognized qualification for professional advancement.
4. Corporate and Workplace Safety Trainers
- Suitable for trainers responsible for workplace aquatic safety programs.
- Teaches strategies to mentor employees in lifesaving skills.
- Helps integrate mentoring into organizational safety plans.
- Strengthens staff readiness for emergencies.
- Enhances professional profile with an accredited Level 4 qualification.
5. Community Educators and Volunteer Mentors
- Perfect for individuals working in NGOs, schools, or swimming programs.
- Builds skills to guide diverse learner groups effectively.
- Encourages leadership in local aquatic safety initiatives.
- Promotes confidence and competence in trainees.
- Enhances community impact through accredited mentorship.
6. Career Changers Entering Mentoring Roles
- Designed for professionals transitioning into coaching and mentoring.
- Provides structured guidance and assessment training.
- Develops both theoretical knowledge and practical mentoring skills.
- Builds confidence in leading and supporting learners.
- Opens new career opportunities in aquatic education and training.
7. Health and Safety Professionals
- Tailored for occupational safety officers in aquatic environments.
- Strengthens mentoring skills in risk assessment and emergency response.
- Enables assessment of staff competence in lifesaving procedures.
- Supports compliance with safety regulations.
- Adds globally recognized Level 4 mentor credentials.
The LICQual Level 4 Award in RLSS UK Mentor equips a broad range of professionals to lead, teach, and assess effectively, ensuring high-quality mentorship in aquatic safety.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.