Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

AUSTSWIM is committed to ensuring that all learners are enrolled in courses that are appropriate to their skills, capabilities and eligibility.

1. Minimum Age

Candidates must be 16 years of age before commencing the course

2. Physical and Swimming Capability

Candidates must demonstrate a level of physical fitness and swimming ability sufficient to safely undertake and complete all required aquatic skills, practical assessments and industry training components.

3. Citizenship and Visa Eligibility

Candidates must be:

• An Australian citizen; or
• A New Zealand citizen; or
• The holder of a visa that permits participation in education and training in Australia.

AUSTSWIM is not registered on CRICOS and does not enrol students on an International Student Visa (Subclass 500).

Evidence of citizenship, residency or visa status must be provided at enrolment and will be retained in accordance with regulatory and privacy requirements.

4. Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Candidates must provide their valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) number at the time of enrolment for verification by AUSTSWIM. A USI is a reference number required by the Commonwealth statutory office (Student Identifiers Act 2014) and is obtained from the USI Registrar.

For more information and to create a USI, visit the USI website.

5. LLN (Language, Literacy, Numeracy) Quiz

All applicants are required to complete an LLN quiz as part of the pre-training review process. The LLN assessment is used to determine any support needs.

6. Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Candidates must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent clearance relevant to their state or territory. There may be exceptions for under 18s in some locations.

While a WWCC is not mandatory at the point of enrolment, evidence must be provided prior to commencing any industry placement, practical training or work-based component.

7. Technology and Digital Access

Candidates must have access to a computer or suitable device with internet access to complete the required online learning and assessment activities.

Delivery Mode

The course is delivered through a blended learning model comprising:

• Two (2) 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 8–10 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 demonstration 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.

Topics include:

• Introduction – an overview of AUSTSWIM and the aquatic industry
• Plan, deliver and review a lesson
• How people learn
• Being an effective teacher
• Principles of movement in water
• Aquatic safety, survival and rescue skills
• Water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility
• Teaching safer diving skills
• Towards efficient stroke development
• Legal responsibilities for the AUSTSWIM Teacher

To receive your AUSTSWIM Accreditation, the following additional requirements need to be submitted:

• Completed Teacher Declaration: agree to abide by the AUSTSWIM Code of Conduct.
• Completed brief online course evaluation.
• Evidence of holding a current (CPR – Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) statement of attainment. (HLTAID009 or equivalent)
• An endorsed photo for AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence.

The AUSTSWIM Accreditation is the industry benchmark. It is underpinned by the learnings of over 40 years of training and in excess of 390,000 teachers.

AUSTSWIM Learning Pillars

The AUSTSWIM Learning Pillars form a framework that clearly and succinctly defines and describes swimming and water safety. They form the foundation for AUSTSWIM's core business and community focus. The AUSTSWIM Learning Pillars involve an impact throughout our organisational spectrum, industry, government and community to ensure quality for accreditation and education. The standard is high; we are committed to implementing an effective structure and process to reduce drowning, and the impact of aquatic accidents and strive for safer swimming and water safety.

AUSTSWIM Course Terms and Conditions
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AUSTSWIM Candidate Information Guide
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