At completion of the course you will receive a nationally accredited SISSS00112 Swimming and Water Safety Teacher skill set statement of attainment.

Key aspects of knowledge that will be learned throughout the Swim Teacher course include:

• Legal, ethical and organisational requirements
• Potential dangers in aquatic environments
• Instructional methods and principles
• Principles of movement in water
• Principles of session planning
• Learning styles
• Group management and communication techniques
• Characteristics of participant groups

Skills that will be gained throughout the course and physical evaluation include:

• Identifying common signs and signals of a person experiencing difficulties in water
• Performing basic water rescues
• Developing and implementing lesson plans
• Using and modifying instructional strategies for individuals 
• Instructing water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
• Instructing swimming stokes
• Instructing skill correction
• Reflecting on key aspects of instruction for improvement

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.

Location will be dependent on the course that you select.

The course cost is $50.