AUSTSWIM

Candidates:

1. may enrol in an AUSTSWIM course at 16 years of age but are not eligible to receive the accreditation until

    they are 17 years of age.

2. are required to have a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability.

 

Delivery Strategy

 

The course consists of theory and practical components.

 

1. Theory component - topics may be offered through classroom attendance or selected topics

    via DVD home study.

2. Practical component - involves swimming and water safety activities that may be carried out in shallow

    or deep water.

1.  Practical teaching hours including observation, supervised teaching and verification of teaching competency.

2.  Show evidence of holding a current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) award. 

3.  Teacher Declaration (completed on-line with theory exam).

4.  Submit photo for AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence™.

 

On successful completion of all course requirements candidates will receive the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™ accreditation. This is valid for 3 years at which point the AUSTSWIM Teacher™ must renew their accreditation

 

Candidates will also be issued a Statement of Attainment for the following Units of Competency from the National Community Recreation Industry Training Package:

 

SRC AQU 003B Respond to an aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques

SRC AQU 008B Apply the principles of movement in water to aquatic activities

SRC AQU 009B Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills

SRC AQU 0010B Instruct water safety survival skills

SRC AQU 0011B Instruct the strokes of swimming

SRC AQU 013B Collect and analyse information on the philosophy structure of the Australian aquatic industry

SRC CRO 007B Operate in accordance with accepted instructional practises, styles and legal ethical responsibilities