Swimming and Water Safety Teacher

 

SISSS00132

Duration

1 Day practical session combined with online learning

Entry Requirements

No

Delivery

Online learning modules and face to face practical assessment

Accreditation

This is a nationally recognised qualification

Overview

 

Through the course you will be gain and practice the skills to the level required by industry. Swim Teachers provide vital life skills to their students allowing them to navigate water safely. The course is designed to meet the expectations of the industry by following the requirements of the guidelines for safe pool operations (GSPO’s) and the requirements set out in the training package.

At completion of the course you will receive a nationally accredited SISSS00132 Swimming and Water Safety Teacher skill set statement of attainment.

Key competencies gained in the SISSS00132 Swimming and Water Safety Teacher skill set include:

  • Developing and planning swimming lessons tailored to diverse age groups and skill levels;
  • Understanding water safety principles and how to effectively impart them to learners;
  • Recognizing different learning styles and adapting teaching methods accordingly;
  • Ensuring a safe aquatic environment for learners of all ages;
  • Demonstrating and teaching various swimming strokes and techniques;
  • Handling emergencies and providing first aid in aquatic settings;
  • Promoting water confidence and safety awareness among students.

Key skills developed in the SISSS00132 Swimming and Water Safety Teacher course include, but are not limited to:

  • Developing and planning swimming lessons tailored to diverse age groups and skill levels;
  • Understanding water safety principles and how to effectively impart them to learners;
  • Recognizing different learning styles and adapting teaching methods accordingly;
  • Ensuring a safe aquatic environment for learners of all ages;
  • Demonstrating and teaching various swimming strokes and techniques;
  • Handling emergencies and providing first aid in aquatic settings;
  • Promoting water confidence and safety awareness among students.
This course is a blended model with online modules to complete before the practical assessment session.

The time it takes to complete the online modules will vary based on the learners previous experiences.

The face to face assessment session will be 1 day in length allowing additional time for necessary reassessment.

You will be assessed via completing the online assessment tasks and also observation on the day of your class, with multiple scenarios being completed

To bridge the gap between the Swimming and Water Safety Teacher course and employment, participants will be provided a work experience placement at their local BlueFit facility. In this unpaid work experience placement participants will gain important job skills and knowledge that will enhance their chance of employment. The placement will involve completing 20 hours of in-water training where you will shadow a qualified trainer and be required to log these sessions in a logbook that will be provided to you. 

If you choose to undertake this program you will be required to submit your logbook to Southern Education before you can be issued with your Statement of Attainment for the course.

Location will be dependent on the course that you select.

The course cost is $50.