AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence™ Renewal Steps

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• Step 1 – Complete the Renewal Form

  Click here to access a current renewal form.

• Step 2 - Attach an endorsed passport size colour photograph of yourself

  This photograph will be printed on your AUSTWIM Teacher Licence™ for visual identification purposes. An updated photograph will be required every 9 years.

• Step 3 - Estimate Number of Professional Development Hours

  A minimum of 10 hours is to be gained over the 3 year period.

   

  AUSTSWIM recognises that there are vast amounts of professional development opportunities available that would positively contribute to your experience as a teacher, some will be aquatic based and others will not (eg childhood education subjects, communication strategies and legal studies).

   

  Hours can be gained by attending aquatic education courses, conferences, seminars, in-house training and other relevant training courses. All professional development must be accredited or registered with AUSTSWIM. If in doubt please contact AUSTSWIM. It is recommended professional development be undertaken during, not at the conclusion, of your licence period.

   

  Click here for a list of courses that are currently available.

   

  Each individual course/qualification/workshop can only be claimed once in every 3 year period.

   

  Note: CPR does not contribute towards professional development as it is a separate requirement of AUSTSWIM renewal.

   

  You are not required to send in proof of attendance for professional development unless requested to do so through an audit.

   

  Organisations and employers delivering in-house professional development programs relevant to AUSTSWIM teachers™ are eligible to apply for recognition. By having your programs recognised by AUSTSWIM, it enables AUSTSWIM teachers™ to use these professional development hours for renewal purposes. Click here for further information.

• Step 4 - Estimate Number of Practical Teaching Experience Hours

  A minimum of 40 hours is to be gained over the 3 year period.

   

  You must be able to show evidence in each accreditation held (TSW, INF, PWD, TCS, AD) If the minimum of 40 hours of teaching experience over the three-year period has not been met, you have the option to complete a Teaching Competence Assessment. Contact AUSTSWIM to obtain this form.

• Step 5 - Provide Details of Your Current CPR Certificate

  A current CPR certificate (within 12 months) is required to gain and maintain the AUSTSWIM certificate.
  
  Candidates and AUSTSWIM Teachers™ with a First Aid certificate should note the CPR component is only valid for 12 months.

  
  AUSTSWIM recognises CPR courses that comply with Australian Rescuiation Guidelines and are delivered by training organisations registered with the respective state training authority. If in doubt contact AUSTSWIM.
  Course candidates need to supply a photocopy of a current CPR certificate before an AUSTSWIM Award will be issued
  
  AUSTSWIM Teachers™ need to maintain their CPR qualification every 12 months in order for their AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence™ to remain valid. A copy is not required to be submitted however proof may be requested in the event of an audit. 
   

• Step 6 - Agree to and Sign the AUSTSWIM Teacher™ Declaration

  To view the full declaration click here.

• Step 7 - Enclose a fee of AUD $130.00 GST Inclusive (valid to 30 December 2011)

  This fee covers 3 years of registration. Refer to the AUSTSWIM licence renewal form for further information on fees.

• Step 8 - Once Completed In envelope, Insert Photo & Fee, Seal, Affix Stamp and Post

  AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence™ renewals are processed at the AUSTSWIM Head office in Melbourne.    

   

  Please post any renewal applications to: 

   

  AUSTSWIM Renewal

  AUSTSWIM P.O. Box 139

  Mulgrave Victoria Australia 3170

   

  If you have any questions regarding your AUSTSWIM licence renewal, please contact AUSTSWIM on 1300 885 529.