Education

Become a qualified swim teacher with AUSTSWIM’s Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course — the industry’s most trusted entry-level qualification. This nationally recognised course is the starting point for most swim teaching careers and the qualification swim schools actively look for when hiring.

AUSTSWIM-trained teachers are trusted across the industry because they graduate with strong practical skills, a solid understanding of water safety, and the professionalism needed to work confidently with children, families and communities.

With one of the highest course completion and graduation success rates in the sector, AUSTSWIM combines flexible online learning with hands-on, face-to-face training and real-world assessment to produce job-ready graduates who are confident on the pool deck and in demand across Australia. If you’re looking for the strongest possible start in aquatics, this is it.

Extend your AUSTSWIM qualification with specialist courses that build confidence, capability and career opportunities in aquatics.

AUSTSWIM Extension Courses are designed for qualified swim teachers who want to grow their skills, expand the age groups or environments they teach in, and continue developing professionally.

These courses help you stand out to employers, support licence renewal, and keep your teaching fresh, current and aligned with industry expectations. Whether you’re early in your career or ready to specialise, extension courses help you take the next step with confidence.

Become a qualified aqua exercise instructor with AUSTSWIM’s Aqua Exercise Instructor Course — nationally recognised, AUSactive endorsed and worth 20 CECs.

The course prepares you to deliver safe, engaging and effective water-based exercise classes for a wide range of participants across fitness and community settings.

Ideal for those interested in fitness, health and aquatic environments, this qualification supports employment in leisure centres, aquatic facilities and community programs where qualified aqua instructors are in strong demand.

Learning combines online study, practical workshops and workplace-based assessment, ensuring graduates develop the skills and confidence to deliver professional aqua exercise programs.

Upon successful completion, the course is recognised by AUSactive and provides 20 Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

Discover funded training opportunities that may help cover the cost of AUSTSWIM courses and support your entry into the aquatics workforce.

AUSTSWIM works with government and industry partners to offer funded training opportunities that help remove financial barriers to entering the aquatics industry.

Depending on your location and eligibility, funding may be available to support swim teacher training and aquatic education courses, making it easier to start a meaningful, flexible and in-demand career.