Swimming and Water Safety
The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course provides candidates with essential competencies to teach swimming and water safety to persons from four years of age in swimming pools and confined natural shallow water venues. The AUSTSWIM Certificate is valid for three (3) years. The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety is a pre-requisite for all elective courses.
Course Information
Pre-requisite: Candidates are required to have a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability.
Minimum Age Requirements: Candidates may enrol in a course at 16 years of age but are not eligible to receive the award until they are 17 years of age.
Course Duration: approx. 25 hours plus nominal 20 hours practical teaching
Certification: Successful candidates will receive the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate.
Fee Includes: AUSTSWIM Manual, CD ROM (correspondence), Instruction, pool entry, and AUSTSWIM Certification
What to Bring: Swimmers, 2 towels, warm clothing, lunch, hat, and sunscreen.
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