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AUSTSWIM provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), a process for recognising qualifications and statements of attainment as a pathway for accreditation and issue of an AUSTSWIM Licence – Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety.

Eligibility for RPL requires candidates to:

Demonstrate competency in aquatic skills and knowledge
Successfully complete AUSTSWIM accreditation requirements

Please contact the AUSTSWIM Business centre in your state for an application form

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AUSTSWIM RPL Process

AUSTSWIM RPL Process – Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- The following assessment elements must be successfully completed to gain the AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence - Swimming and Water Safety.
- Please Note: Candidates must be 17 years of age to gain the AUSTSWIM Licence.
A: Statement of Attainment from an Registered Training Organisation

Together with your application form, submit the following:
1. Copy of the Vocational Education and Training Statement of Attainment for these units of competency issued by the RTO. Note if the evidence provided is insufficient you will be required to undertake the full AUSTSWIM course to complete the gap training.
An example of what units of competency will be listed on the Statement of Attainment are listed below:
*Please note these units have been superseded
- SISCCRO302A Apply legal and ethical instructional skills
- SISCAQU308A Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
- SISCAQU309A Instruct clients in water safety and survival skills
- SISCAQU310A Instruct swimming strokes
- SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues
COMPLETE Steps 1 through 3 below

Three Step Process to AUSTSWIM Accreditation and Licence

Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

Step 1. Complete the application form and pay the applicable fee.

Step 2. Attend Day 1 of the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course and successfully complete areas of study that include;
- Lesson planning and practical delivery
- Rescue Competencies and the Continuous Aquatic Sequence
Step 3. Complete the following post course requirements:
- Online theory assessment, this includes agreeing to and signing confirmation of your willingness to abide with and commitment to:
- The AUSTSWIM Declaration
- The AUSTSWIM Teachers Code of Behaviour
- Complete the workplace based training element
Complete the following post course requirements:
- Online theory assessment, this includes agreeing to and signing confirmation of your willingness to abide with and commitment to:
  - The AUSTSWIM Declaration
  - The AUSTSWIM Teachers Code of Behaviour
- Complete the workplace based training element
- Undertake practical teaching assessment (with an AUSTSWIM registered Assessor)
- Submit a current photo ID for inclusion on your licence
- Provide copy of current CPR award
Infant and Preschool Aquatics
Pre-requisite:

Hold or be undertaking requirements to gain AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

Together with your application form, submit the following:
1. Copy of the Vocational Education and Training Statement of Attainment for these units of competency issued with the certificate above by the same organization.Note if the equivalent units are insufficient you will be required to undertake the full AUSTSWIM course.
  An example of what units of competency will be listed on the Statement of Attainment are listed below:
- SISCAQU311A Foster the development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment
1. If applicable one of the following certificates – Active Training, Swim Australia
COMPLETE Steps 1 through 3 below

Three Step Process to AUSTSWIM Accreditation and Licence

Infant and Preschool Aquatics

Step 1. Complete the application form and pay the applicable fee.

Step 2. Attend the following training specific to the Extension Accreditation.

Step 3. Attend as a minimum the practical sessions of the 1 day course (approximately 3 hours) and successfully complete areas of study and assessment which include;
- Lesson planning and practical delivery (Water familiarization and Aquatic skill development)
- Continuous Aquatic Sequence
Note assessment consists of demonstrating a range of micro teaching activities to a small group of learners (1 activity per subject area as set). The applicant will be provided the micro teaching lesson plan on enrolment to complete and bring with them on the day.

Complete the following post course requirements:
- Online theory assessment, this includes agreeing to and signing confirmation of your willingness to abide with and commitment to:
  - The AUSTSWIM Declaration
  - The AUSTSWIM Teachers Code of Behaviour
- Complete the workplace based training element
- Undertake practical teaching assessment (with an AUSTSWIM registered Assessor)
- Submit a current photo ID for inclusion on your licence
- Provide copy of current CPR award
Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion
Pre-requisite:
Hold or be undertaking requirements to gain AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
Together with your application form, submit the following:
1. Copy of the Vocational Education and Training Statement of Attainment for these units of competency issued with the certificate above by the same organization. Note if the equivalent units are insufficient you will be required to undertake the full AUSTSWIM course.
  An example of what units of competency will be listed on the Statement of Attainment are listed below:
  - SISCCRD303A Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
2. If applicable one of the following certificates – Active Training, Swim Australia
COMPLETE Steps 1 through 3

Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion

Step 1. Complete the application form and pay the applicable fee.

Step 2. Attend the following training specific to the Extension Accreditation

Step 3. Attend as a minimum ½ day of the 1 day course and successfully complete areas of study which include;
- Lesson planning and practical delivery
- Continuous Aquatic Sequence
Note assessment consists of demonstrating a range of micro teaching activities to a small group of learners (1 activity per subject area as set). The applicant will be provided the micro teaching lesson plan on enrolment to complete and bring with them on the day.

Complete the following post course requirements:
- Online theory assessment, this includes agreeing to and signing confirmation of your willingness to abide with and commitment to:
  - The AUSTSWIM Declaration
  - The AUSTSWIM Teachers Code of Behaviour
- Complete the workplace based training element
- Undertake practical teaching assessment (with an AUSTSWIM registered Assessor)
- Submit a current photo ID for inclusion on your licence
- Provide copy of current CPR award
Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes
Three Step Process to AUSTSWIM Accreditation and Licence

Current SAL Junior Squad and Assistant Coach holders or higher can apply to AUSTSWIM to gain the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes accreditation. To be eligible to apply you must provide evidence of holding:
1. current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Licence AND
2. current SAL Junior Squad and Assistant Coach or higher.
How to Apply
1. Complete and return your application to: AUSTSWIM PO Box 139 Mulgrave VIC 3170.
2. Your application will be reviewed by AUSTSWIM and if additional information is required you will be contacted
3. If all information is correct you will be sent by mail the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes manual and access to the online learning portal to complete the online assessment. As part of this assessment you are also required to agree to the AUSTSWIM Teacher Code of Behaviour.
4. When you have successfully completed the online assessment you will be issued your AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes accreditation by mail. Please allow 4 weeks for processing your application.
What to Submit

To gain the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes accreditation, the following information must be sent to AUSTSWIM for review:
1. Completed application form.
2. Photocopy of current SAL Junior Squad and Assistant Coach or higher.
3. Photocopy of current CPR award (completed in past 12 months). Must be current at the time AUSTSWIM receives this application.
4. Application Fee: $220.00 (includes AUSTSWIM Towards Competitive Strokes manual and automatic renewal of the AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence for 3 years from the current expiry date)
Please contact your AUSTSWIM business centre in your state for further information or Download Application form here