Assessment

The following assessment requirements apply to all AUSTSWIM courses listed above unless noted otherwise and must be satisfactorily completed within 12 months of the course commencement date. Theory assessment Demonstration of skills for teaching purposes Lesson planning Rescue Techniques (only applicable to AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water SafetyTMcourse) Practical teaching hours including observation and supervised teaching Teaching assessment Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) award. Signed Teacher Declaration.

Other Services Merchandise and Resources

AUSTSWIM offers a great range of AUSTSWIM TeacherTM merchandise and resources. Whether youre in the water or on pool deck set yourself apart with the best clothing, books and videos.

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Teaching children about the essential swimming and water safety skills is very rewarding and its such great fun too!

Accreditation
On successful completion candidates will be an accredited AUSTSWIM TeacherTM in the area training undertaken and issued an AUSTSWIM Teacher LicenceTM. A Statement of Attainment from the National Community Recreation Industry Training Package will also be issued. An AUSTSWIM Teacher LicenceTM is valid for 3 years. Note: if you complete an extension course your AUSTSWIM Teacher LicenceTM will be automatically renewed for 3 years.

AUSTSWIM TeacherTM Insurance

AUSTSWIM recommends that AUSTSWIM TeachersTM obtain liability insurance. AUSTSWIM, in association with our insurance brokers - Insurance Made Easy, have an arrangement in place that provides the opportunity for you to make real savings on the cost of your insurance.

How Do I Enrol?
To nd out about course in your area call 1300 885 666 or visit www.austswim.com.au.

Find an AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim School

AUSTSWIM recognised swim schools agree to employ only accredited AUSTSWIM TeachersTM. To nd an AUSTSWIM recognised swim school in your area log on to the AUSTSWIM website www.austswim.com.au.

Professional Development
AUSTSWIM TeachersTM are required to undertake professional development to maintain accreditation. AUSTSWIM offer a range of conferences, workshops for AUSTSWIM TeachersTM to attend in their local state or territory. It is a great way to update and learn new skills.

News and Updates

AUSTSWIM provides regular news to all accredited AUSTSWIM TeachersTM via enews and other communication channels. To keep up to date with all the swimming and water safety news visit www.austswim.com.au.
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For more information, visit www.austswim.com.au or contact AUSTSWIM in your state or territory by calling 1300 885 666

For more Information, visit www.austswim.com.au or contact AUSTSWIM in your state or territory by calling 1300 885 666

For more Information, visit www.austswim.com.au or contact AUSTSWIM in your state or territory by calling 1300 885 666

Become an accredited AUSTSWIM Teacher today.

Welcome to AUSTSWIM
AUSTSWIM is the Australian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water SafetyTM. Our quality training programs provide professional teachers for the aquatic industry. AUSTSWIMs vision is that every Australian will be taught to swim by an accredited AUSTSWIM TeacherTM enabling them to safely enjoy aquatic environments and activities.

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AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water SafetyTM

Provides candidates with essential competencies to teach swimming and water safety to persons from four years of age to adults in swimming pools and conned natural shallow water venues. Duration: 20 hours OR Partial Theory DVD and Practical Presentation 16 hours Content: Overview of AUSTSWIM and the aquatic industry Legal responsibilities for the AUSTSWIM TeacherTM How people learn Being an effective teacher Aquatic safety, survival and rescue skills Principles of movement in water Water familiarisation, buoyancy, mobility and safety Teaching safer diving skills Towards efcient stroke development Plan, deliver and review a lesson

AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics for People with a DisabilityTM

Provides candidates with competencies to deliver safe and enjoyable aquatic activities to people with a disability. Duration: 15 hours Content: Awareness Teaching approaches Groupings Planning and programming Principles of movement in water Safety Entries, supports and exits

Why become an AUSTSWIM Teacher?

AUSTSWIM TeachersTM enjoy the genuine reward of teaching a variety of age and ability groups including infants, children, adults and people with a disability. AUSTSWIM Teachers of Swimming and Water SafetyTM are a major force in the education and teaching of swimming and water safety in the community.

AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive StrokesTM

Provides candidates with the competencies to bridge the gap between the teaching and coaching of swimming. Duration: 7.5 hours Content: Towards competitive strokes Learning - make it work External inuences and conditions Development of competitive strokes technique Instructional styles

Extension Courses:
If you also want to teach specialist aquatic programs you can then choose from the following extension courses:

AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool AquaticsTM AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics for People with a DisabilityTM AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive StrokesTM AUSTSWIM Teacher of AdultsTM
Note: Candidates may enrol into and extension course but cannot be issued the extension AUSTSWIM Teacher LicenceTM until after they have been issued the AUSTSWIM Teacher LicenceTM in Teaching Swimming and Water Safety.

AUSTSWIM T Teacher eacher of AdultsTM

Provides candidates with the essential competencies to teach the adult swimmer. Duration: 16 hours Content: Why teach adults to swim Warm up, exibility and stretching Understanding the nature of the adult swimmer The different types of adult swimmers Health, medical & safety issues

AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant & Preschool AquaticsTM AUSTSWIM Training Program

AUSTSWIM offer a range of accredited training programs to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become an accredited AUSTSWIM TeacherTM: Provides candidates with competencies to deliver safe and enjoyable aquatic activity programs for children between the age of 6 months and 48 months. Duration: 16 hours Content: Philosophy of Infant & preschool aquatics Principles of teacher, parent & child relationships Infant health and safety Methods of water familiarisation Development Programming

Pre-requisites:
Candidates may enrol into an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water SafetyTM course at 16 years of age but are not eligible to become an accredited AUSTSWIM TeacherTM until they are 17 years of age. Candidates are required to have a reasonable level of tness and swimming ability.

To nd an AUSTSWIM recognised swim school in your area, look for the AUSTSWIM TeachersTM Logo or visit the web site at www.austswim.com.au