Training Course
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety - Aquatic Instruction
Aim
 The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course will provide you with the skills and knowledge that are required to become a qualified swimming instructor and be able to conduct swimming lessons in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
The AUSTSWIM course only costs $285 (this is the best price in Western Australia), which includes AUSTSWIM accreditation and a Resuscitation award.
The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course is conducted in the Perth metropolitan area and other locations in Western Australia.
Description
Get paid to teach swimming!
A swimming and water safety instructor can be a enjoyable and rewarding career.
The AUSTSWIM course is a nationally recognised training program, Royal Life Saving's delivery structure provides you with a Resuscitation award which is required to work in the industry. Our training will enable you to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to teach swimming and water safety classes and obtain the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety award.
Course Information
Pre-requisite: Nil
Minimum Age Requirements: 16 years to participate in the course. AUSTSWIM certificates will not be issued until the candidate turns 17, and industry generally employs swimming teachers at 18.
Course Duration: 24 hours
Certification:
On successfully completion of the Instructor of Swimming course and the on-the-job assessment, participants will receive a:
- RLSSA Resuscitation certificate,
- AUSTSWIM accreditation, and a
- Statement of Attainment that includes the following units of competence from the National Community Recreation Industry Training Package.
SRC AQU 008B - Apply the principles of movement in water to aquatic activities
SRC AQU 009B - Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
SRC AQU 010B - Instruct water safety and survival skills
SRC AQU 011B - Instruct the strokes of swimming
SRC CRO 007B - Operate in accordance with accepted instructional practices, styles and legal and ethical responsibilities
Course Fee: $295.00 (GST Free)
Fee Includes: Professional instruction, learning resources, RLSSA Resuscitation Award, RLSSA Swimming Teacher Rescue Award, and the AUSTSWIM - Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety accreditation.
Additional Requirements:
(Contact Royal Life Saving on (08) 9383-8200 for more details if required)
Have a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability. You must be able to complete a 150m swim; demonstrating 50 metres of a recognised competitive swimming stroke and 100 metres using one or more survival strokes.
Complete a theory examination and obtain a mark greater than 60%.
Complete a practical on-the-job teaching assessment.
On-the-job Assessment:
To complete the on-the-job assessment of the Instructor of Swimming course you must be able to access an aquatic facility and undertake practical teaching experience under the supervision of a qualified swimming instructor. For a list of Endorsed Swim Schools where you can undertake this practical teaching experience, please click on the following link or alternatively contact your local aquatic facility.
 List of Endorsed Swim SchoolsYou are also required to complete a number of workplace activities that are listed in the on-the-job assessment logbook. The logbook is then forwarded to Royal Life Saving where an industry assessor will assess the documentation. Completion of all assessment items is required to gain AUSTSWIM accreditation.
Useful link for this training course: 
Looking for Employment as a Swimming Teacher
There is a shortage of swimming instructors in the Perth metropolitan area and many regional areas of Western Australia, so finding work has never been easier. Many aquatic centres and learn-to-swim schools urgently need qualified and enthusiastic staff.
Earn Top $$$ and have FUN as a qualified swimming instructor with your AUSTSWIM qualification. There are many part-time and vacation jobs currently available for swimming instructors in Western Australia. You can check out the many available jobs in Perth and regional areas of Western Australia on the RISE website by clicking on the following link (this is a FREE service provided by Royal Life Saving): http://www.rise.com.au/employment/search_results.asp
Course Dates and VenuesThe AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course can be conducted in the Perth metropolitan area and many other locations in Western Australia.
Weekday Course Times:
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 2.00pm
Weekend Course Times:
Friday 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 9.00am - 6.00pm
Merriwa Course: Fri 8am-3pm, Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm
| Start Date |
Finish Date |
Course Times |
Location |
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| 07/Aug/2009 |
09/Aug/2009 |
Fri 6pm - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm |
Kwinana Requatic |
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| 07/Aug/2009 |
09/Aug/2009 |
Fri 6pm - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm |
Kununurra |
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| 04/Sep/2009 |
06/Sep/2009 |
Fri 6pm - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm |
Broome |
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| 18/Sep/2009 |
20/Sep/2009 |
Fri 6pm - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 5pm |
Fremantle |
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| 02/Oct/2009 |
04/Oct/2009 |
Fri 6pm - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm |
Claremont Aquatic |
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| 09/Oct/2009 |
11/Oct/2009 |
Fri 6pm - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm |
Terry Tyzak Aquatic |
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| 23/Oct/2009 |
25/Oct/2009 |
Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm |
Leonora Recreation Centre |
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| 26/Oct/2009 |
30/Oct/2009 |
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2pm |
Royal Life Saving (WA Branch) |
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| 02/Nov/2009 |
06/Nov/2009 |
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2pm |
Claremont Aquatic |
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| 09/Nov/2009 |
13/Nov/2009 |
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2pm |
Fremantle |
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| 20/Nov/2009 |
22/Nov/2009 |
Fri 6pm - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm |
Altone Park Leisure Centre |
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| 07/Dec/2009 |
11/Dec/2009 |
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2pm |
Royal Life Saving (WA Branch) |
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| 11/Dec/2009 |
13/Dec/2009 |
Fri 6pm - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm |
Fremantle |
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| 18/Dec/2009 |
20/Dec/2009 |
Fri 6pm - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm |
Terry Tyzak Aquatic |
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Western Australia Only
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