AUSTSWIM

Teaching the Australian Way

"The AUSTSWIM accreditation is the industry standard for Australian Swimming and Water Safety Teachers™ and is delivered and recognised in each state and territory of Australia and many countries overseas. There are currently over 33,500 AUSTSWIM Teachers in Australia and internationally with over 10,000 licensed in teaching specific programs such as infants, people with a disability and adults. We work closely with aquatic facilities, education departments, peak industry organisations and partners to achieve the AUSTSWIM philosophy that all Australians should have appropriate and relevant swimming and water safety skills and understand the principles and practices of water safety." - AUSTSWIM Home Page 

2020 Courses

1 Reference

Teaching  Swimming and Water Safety (TSW)

An AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety has an influential role that engages and interacts with students (4 years – adults) leading skills and drills that provide knowledge, skill and understanding in water safety and swimming in pools and confined natural shallow water venues. 
Accreditation is valid for three years. 

Teaching Infants and Preschool Aquatics (INF)

The course provides the candidate with the competence required to deliver safe and enjoyable aquatic activity programs for children between the age of six months to four years of age.

1.  Philosophy of infant and preschool aquatics

2.  Early childhood development

3.  Teacher, parent and child relationships

4.  Health, hygiene and water safety

5.  Water familiarisation

6.  Aquatic skill development

7.  Plan, deliver and review a lesson

Course Options

Public Courses: Book in anytime to attend our regular courses.

Beijing: June & November

Shanghai: March & September

Guangzhou: May & October

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Private Courses: For companies with at least 10 coaches to be trained. We will come to your centre and deliver a personalised TSW & INF course for 3 or 5 days