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Course Benefits
- Build confidence delivering inclusive aquatic programs.
- Strengthen your ability to support diverse learners safely.
- Practical, person-centred training that enhances your teaching scope.
- Not-for-profit. Purpose-driven. Community-focused.
All AUSTSWIM surpluses are reinvested into education quality, teacher support and community impact.
Course Overview
The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion course equips swim teachers with the skills to support people of all abilities in inclusive aquatic environments.
You’ll explore adaptive strategies, communication approaches and safe frameworks to help participants of all abilities enjoy and benefit from aquatic activities.
This course is ideal for:
- Swim teachers working with learners of varying abilities.
- Swim schools focused on inclusive aquatic programs.
- Teachers who want to build confidence adapting lessons for diverse participants.
What you’ll learn:
- The diverse range of learner characteristics.
- Safe entries and exits into the water.
- Adapting current teaching skills to suit a diverse range of learners.
Upon successful completion, you will:
- Receive a nationally recognised extension qualification and be prepared to teach inclusive aquatic sessions that support meaningful participation for all learners.
- Earn 10 hours of professional development towards your AUSTSWIM licence renewal.
Course Details
AUSTSWIM is committed to ensuring that all learners are enrolled in courses that are appropriate to their skills, capabilities and eligibility.
1. Minimum Age
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Candidates must be 16 years of age before commencing the course.
2. Technology and Digital Access
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Candidates must have access to a computer or suitable device with internet access to complete the required online learning and assessment activities.
The course is delivered through a blended learning model comprising:
- One day face-to-face workshop incorporating structured theory sessions, practical instruction and assessment activities.
- Self-paced online eLearning including underpinning knowledge content and theory-based assessment tasks (approximately 2 hours).
- Workplace training under supervision, enabling candidates to practise and demonstrate required skills in a real workplace environment.
Assessment Requirements
Candidates are assessed through a combination of:
- During the face-to-face workshop through practical demonstrations and activities.
- Throughout supervised workplace training.
- While delivering lessons under supervision.
- Via completion of the online theory assessment components.
Candidates must satisfactorily complete all assessment requirements to be deemed competent.
Candidates have 12 months to complete their course unless otherwise stated.
Topics include:
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A journey through aquatic participation.
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Safety and legal issues.
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Communication and perception.
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Plan, deliver and review.
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Skills for movement through the water.
To receive your AUSTSWIM Accreditation, the following additional requirements need to be submitted:
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Completed Teacher Declaration: agree to abide by the AUSTSWIM Code of Conduct.
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Completed brief online course evaluation.
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Evidence of holding a current (CPR – Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) statement of attainment.
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An endorsed photo for AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence.
AUSTSWIM Course Terms and Conditions
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What our teachers say
| “This course helped me confidently adapt my lessons so everyone feels included and safe.” – AUSTSWIM Teacher |
Continue your learning journey
AUSTSWIM supports aquatic educators at every stage of their professional journey.
Explore further learning and training opportunities to strengthen your skills, maintain your licence, and continue building your career in aquatic education.