Frequently Asked Questions - Teachers

Frequently Asked Questions - Licence Renewal

• What do I need to do prior to renewing?

  To be eligible to renew your AUSTSWIM teacher licence™ you must have evidence of having completed professional development, practical teaching experience and a current CPR. Click here for more information.

• What if I complete an extension course prior to my renewal date?

  • If you have completed an AUSTSWIM extension course within the 12 month training period you will receive an updated expiry date of 3 years from your issue date. 
  • If you have completed an AUSTSWIM extension course after the initial 12 month training period you will receive an updated expiry date of 4 years from your elective course date.

• What if my AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence™ has expired?

  AUSTSWIM still provides you the opportunity to renew your AUSTSWIM teacher licence™ in the following instances:

   

  • Expired 0-3 months – apply as normal, standard fee applies
  • Expired over 3 months – up to 3 years – apply as normal, late fee applies
  • Expired over 3 years – you are required to enrol and complete the full course again.

• If I apply to renew after my expiry date how is my new renewal determined?

  If you submit your renewal application after your expiry date your new renewal date will be based on the expiry date (therefore is back dated)

• What’s accepted as professional development?

  You are required to complete professional development that will assist you in your role as an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™. This may be a combination of aquatic based and also theoretically based on topics relating to personal development in teaching.

• What happens if I have not completed the minimum of 40 hours of teaching for renewal purposes?

  AUSTSWIM can provide you with a Teaching Competency form so you can go to your local aquatic facility to undertake some of the hours to be assessed. This form will need to be submitted with your renewal application form.