AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion (TAI)
AUSTSWIM
Multiple locations available▸ New South Wales▸ Australia
1 day
StartMultiple dates available
Description
Prerequisite:
Candidates are required to have:
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™ accreditation
a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability
Delivery Strategy:
The course consists of theory and practical components:
Theory component - topics may be offered through classroom attendance or selected topics via AUSTSWIM’s e-learning centre
Practical component - involves swimming activities that may be carried out in shallow or deep water
Content:
The course consists of approximately 8 contact hours (theory and practical), an online learning component, plus supervised industry training. Topics include:
A journey through aquatic participation
Safety and legal issues
Communication and perception
Plan, deliver and review
Skills for movement through the water
Assessment
Your competency of skill, knowledge and understanding in delivery of swimming and water safety will be assessed using the 5 subject areas of the course listed above during the face to face, online and industry training components.
Additional Requirements
To get your AUSTSWIM accreditation, the following additional requirements need to be submitted;
Complete the Teacher Declaration by agreeing to abide by the AUSTSWIM Code of Conduct.
Complete a brief online course evaluation
Show evidence of holding a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Provide evidence of holding a current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) statement of attainment. For further information on CPR requirements please click here.
Submit an endorsed photo for AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence.
On successful completion of all course requirements candidates will receive the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion Teacher Licence. Note: when you complete an AUSTSWIM extension course your AUSTSWIM licence will automatically be renewed for a further 3 years from the date when the extension licence is issued. If you complete your AUSTSWIM course after the initial 12 months (or your AUSTSWIM Licence has previously expired) your licence may be subject to backdating.
The Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion Teacher course contains units of competency which are nationally recognised from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training package. Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, candidates will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the following units:
SISCAQU012 Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities
SISXDIS001 Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
Enrolment fee: $280
This fee covers:
Course attendance and resources
Insurance while completing the supervised industry training
AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence once the qualification is issued
