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“Parents are children’s first teachers. Therefore it is important that parents take an active interest in the child’s lesson.”
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What job opportunities does the AUSTSWIM Certificate allow me to pursue? The AUSTSWIM Certificate enables you to gain employment as a teacher of swimming and water safety™. Search for aquatic facilities that employ AUSTSWIM teachers™. What is the minimum age to enrol into an AUSTSWIM course? Candidates my enrol at 16 years of age but are not eligible to receive the certificate until they are 17 years of age. What AUSTSWIM course do I enrol into first? Candidates must first enrol into the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™ course. Yes. AUSTSWIM teachers™ must re-register every three years. This registration process ensures AUSTSWIM teachers™ remain current with industry standards. To find out more about course dates click here or call AUSTSWIM on 1300 885 666 What are the pay rates for a swimming and water safety teacher™? Please contact the Workplace Ombudsmen to find out more at www.wo.gov.au or call 1300 724 200 to assist you further.
At what age should my child begin swimming and water safety lessons? AUSTSWIM advises that infant s join aquatic activity programs from 6 months of age. AUSTSWIM do not recommend formal aquatic education programs for infants under the age of 6 months. This recommendation is based on information from medical and child development experts who identify that not all infants under 6 months are physically or developmentally ready to be in a formal aquatic education program. Infants may also be introduced to the aquatic environment through home water play at bath time. This is a great way to introduce your baby to water before commencing formal lessons.
What role do parents play in aquatic education? As a parent you are an essential and vital component to your child’s learning. It is important that you take an active role in activities during the lesson and reinforce safe practices outside lesson time. Always supervise children when in and around water. Domestic water dangers include nappy buckets, fish ponds, bathtubs, toilets, wading pools and any other backyard catchment of water.
Water familiarisation, swimming and water safety classes are conducted at commercial aquatic facilities including private swim schools and home based centres. Look for the AUSTSWIM platypus logo and valid AUSTSWIM recognised swim school certificate when you visit an aquatic facility to ensure that only professional AUSTSWIM Teachers™ are provided. To find an AUSTSWIM recognised swim school in your area, click here or call AUSTSWIM on 1300 885 666.
What qualifications should the swimming teacher hold? It’s important to ensure that your child’s teacher holds an appropriate and current AUSTSWIM licence™. AUSTSWIM’s accreditations include: Infant and Preschool Age Group (6 months – 4 years) AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics™
General Swimming and Water Safety Age Group (4 years plus) AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety™
People with Disabilities AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics of People with a Disability™ How do I know if my child's teacher is AUSTSWIM accredited? If in doubt parents should request to see the AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence™ for their teacher. This licence verifies and validates a teacher’s current competency and professionalism.
What will the aquatic education program consist of? AUSTSWIM teachers™ give children opportunities to enjoy the aquatic learning experience in a positive environment that offers a variety of educational activities. AUSTSWIM recommends that short regular lessons (ie 1 per week for 30 minutes) create the best learning experiences.
Infant and Preschool Programs Seek programs that offer a range of activities including water familiarisation, social interaction, water safety education, skill acquisition and parent education. Swimming and Water Safety Programs These classes should offer a range of activities that enhance learning for water familiarisation, stroke development, personal water safety and survival knowledge and skill.
How many students will be in the class? AUSTSWIM recommends class ratios that vary according to the age and competency of students and the venue being utilised. The following table is a summary of the recommended ratio’s for infant and preschool programs.
To view AUSTSWIM’s recommendations and aquatic education program guidelines click here or call AUSTSWIM on 1300 885 666.
How quickly will my child learn? Learning is a continuous personal process unique to each individual. Learning aquatic knowledge and skill evolves over a period of time. Ongoing consistent participation aids the learning process.
How can I become an AUSTSWIM teacher™? Excellent opportunities exist for AUSTSWIM Teachers™; they are always in high demand. If you are interested in finding out how to become an AUSTSWIM teacher of swimming and water safety™, contact AUSTSWIM on 1300 885 666. An overview of AUSTSWIM’s range of certification courses is outlined below:
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™ This qualification is required to teach swimming and water safety programs for children aged 4 years to adults. The course offers techniques specific to aquatics including teaching the beginner, stroke development, the importance of water safety education and how to plan, deliver and review lessons. This course is the pre-requisite for the following elective courses: AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics™ This qualification is required to teach infant and preschool programs (6 months up to 4 years of age). The course provides techniques specific to aquatic education for infants including child development, health and safety issues, parent/teacher/child relationships and water familiarisation activities for infants and preschoolers. AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics for People with a Disability™ This qualification is required to teach people with disabilities. Course modules include theory and practical sessions to that give the teacher knowledge and skill to conduct safe and enjoyable aquatic programs to people with a disability. AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults™ The course provides candidates with the essential competencies to teach the adult swimmer. AUSTSWIM Towards Competitive Strokes™ The course provides candidates with competencies to bridge the gap between teaching swimming and water safety and focusing on the competitive sporting aspect of swimming.
What are the pay rates for a swimming and water safety teacher™? Please contact the Workplace Ombudsmen to find out more at www.wo.gov.au or call 1300 724 200 to assist you further.
Can AUSTSWIM recognised swim schools use the AUSTSWIM logo? AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Schools are able to use the AUSTSWIM logo shown below in signage, such as flyers, uniforms, posters, websites, email signatures and other advertising and marketing materials. The AUSTSWIM logo can be a valuable point of difference in attracting new clients to your swim school.
By making the association between your swim school and the quality which AUSTSWIM has come to represent, you can gain significant advantage and gain further benefit from your commitment to AUSTSWIM Quality Assurance.
All swim schools must hold a current recognition with AUSTSWIM and follow the guidelines on logo application as set out by AUSTSWIM. To obtain a copy of these guidelines or to register your swim school please visit www.austswim.com.au or contact AUSTSWIM on 1300 885 529 or email info@austswim.com.au
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