Swim School Insurance

Presenter Application

AUSTSWIM Community Service Announcements

AUSTSWIM Re-registration form changes

Online Bookings

Strokes/Green Licence Recognition of Prior Learning

AUSTSWIM Welcomes New Staff in New Year

AUSTSWIM would like to welcome Kaley Brockman to our Customer Service Team in Melbourne and Frances Cherry in the Perth Office in the role of Course Administrator.

Please make both Kaley and Frances feel welcome when you get a chance to speak with them.

AUSTSWIM Brochures, Pamphlets and Posters

	Swim School Brochure		Become a Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety Brochure		Electives Pamphlet
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NEW Swim School Insurance Scheme

Following on the back of the very popular AUSTSWIM Teacher Liability Insurance program, AUSTSWIM in association with our insurance brokers, Insurance Made Easy, have developed a special insurance program for swim school operators that provides the opportunity for you to make real savings on the cost of your insurance.

Don't just pay your insurance renewal premiums when the bills arrive, call Insurance Made Easy, it costs nothing to get a quote and could save you a significant amount on the cost of your insurance.

Call 1800 641 260 and speak to Brian, Rowan or Ben

Presenter Application

AUSTWIM are now calling for expressions of interest from people interested in presenting at the 2008 National Aquatic Conference in Adelaide and the 2008 Aquatic Workshop in Brisbane.

To apply for the QLD Aquatic Workshop download a copy of the Presenter Application Form and return to AUSTSWIM by October 31, 2007.

To apply for the National Conference download a copy of the Presenter Application Form and return to AUSTSWIM by November 30, 2007.

AUSTSWIM Community Service Announcements

The AUSTSWIM Community Service Announcements have been re-launched nationally for another year.  The CSA's featuring Giaan Rooney and Geoff Huegill urge the public to seek swimming lessons from AUSTSWIM accredited teachers and encourage potential swim teachers to undertake an AUSTSWIM course.

This is a key time for AUSTSWIM  to re-launch the CSA's as it ensures all new instructors have time to train properly and have their skills perfected to teach children and adults over the peak summer period.

Keep your eyes posted on the Television and tell us if you see them!

Changes to AUSTSWIM Re-registration

From 1st July 2007, AUSTSWIM will be introducing a new streamlined procedure for

re-registration. These changes are designed to make the process more user friendly for the teachers.

The most notable change is the '30 point system' will no longer be used. Professional development and practical teaching experience are still essential requirements of the re-registration process, however how this is reported on the teachers application will change, please read below for further details.

What Constitutes Professional Development?

Hours can be gained by attending aquatic education courses, conferences, seminars, in-house training and workshops. AUSTSWIM recognised that there are vast amounts of professional development opportunities available that would positively contribute to a teachers experience, some will be aquatic based while others may not be.

All professional development must be accredited or registered by AUSTSWIM, if in doubt please seek prior approval from AUSTSWIM.

AUSTSWIM teachers are required to keep evidence of attending professional development relevant to the AUSTSWIM qualification held. i.e. INF, PWD, AD, TCS

What Teachers are Required to do:

• Complete the AUSTSWIM re-registration form (single Page)
• Attach passport sized photo (only required every 9 years)
• Estimate hours of professional development (minimum 40 hours required)
• Provide CPR provider name and expiry date
• Sign the AUSTSWIM registered Teacher declaration
• Pay the appropriate re-registration fee (to cover 3 years of registration)

Random Audits

AUSTSWIM will be conducting random Audits of teachers whereby all supporting documentation will be required. Examples of evidence will be:

• Certificate of attendance
• Proof on official letterhead from program organiser (stating program details, date and duration)
• CPR Certificate
• Employee Details

Details of the new re-registration form will be available soon.

9/05/2007

Online Bookings

AUSTSWIM is pleased to announce the well awaited arrival of the Online bookings system though the AUSTSWIM Website.  This will mean candidates will be able to book into courses in most states online, change their personal details, and pay for AUSTSWIM courses on the spot. To access this new section, on the home page choose your state from the 'find a course section'.

AUSTSWIM Teachers are reminded they must use the user name and login issued to them in order for them to access this area of the website. if you have misplaced your details and require them to be re - issued please email database@austswim.com.au

    07/07/06

Strokes/Green Licence Recognition of Prior Learning

Swimming Australia Green Licence holders or higher can apply for recognition of prior learning to gain AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes Award.

Current Swimming Australia Green Licence holders or higher can apply to AUSTSWIM to gain the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes award. To be eligible to apply you must provide evidence of holding:

* current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Award AND
* current Swimming Australia Green Licence or higher.

To find out more click here to download an application form.