Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion^TM

Overview

The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion course is designed to provide the knowledge and information required to deliver programs and services that meet the needs of a diverse range of people who use the aquatic environment.

Originally known as AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics for People with a Disability, this course has been updated and extended to reflect the growing size and diversity of today’s communities. AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion adopts an educational approach and provides a positive directive to AUSTSWIM teachers of swimming and water safety to provide aquatics access and inclusion to all people regardless of:

• disability
• chronic condition
• age
• cultural and linguistic diverse backgrounds (CALD)

Candidates are required to have an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Licence. A reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability

Certification

On successful completion of all course requirements candidates will receive the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion Teacher Licence.

Candidates will also be issued a Statement of Attainment for the following Units of Competency from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package:

• SISCAQU012 – Assist participants with a disability during aquatic activities
• SISXDIS001 – Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability

Delivery Modes

The course consists of theory and practical components:

Theory component – topics may be offered through classroom attendance or selected topics via AUSTSWIM’s e-learning centre.

Practical component – involves swimming activities that may be carried out in shallow or deep water

Duration

The course consists of approximately 8 contact hours (theory and practical), an online learning component, plus supervised on the job teaching hours. Topics include:

1. A journey through aquatic participation
2. Safety and legal issues
3. Communication and perception
4. Plan, deliver and review
5. Skills for movement through the water

Assessment

To gain the accreditation, the following assessment components must be satisfactorily completed within 12 months of the course commencement date.

1. Practical demonstration of teaching skills, including the preparation of lesson plans.
2. Continuous Aquatic Sequence.
3. Practical demonstration of teaching skills, including the preparation of lesson plans.

Additional Requirements:

1. Practical teaching hours including observation, supervised teaching and verification of teaching competency.
2. Show evidence of holding a current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) award.
3. Teacher Declaration (completed on-line with theory exam).
4. Submit photo for AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence^TM.

Resources and Equipment

You will require writing material for note taking.
Casual clothing is recommended as some practical assessments may be required on certain courses. Swimming costumes, a towel and dry clothes for each day are required.
Lunch and morning tea are not supplied and you should make arrangements for those meals.
All other resources will be supplied on the day of the course.

Reaccreditation

This licence is valid for 3 years at which point the AUSTSWIM Teacher^TM must renew their accreditation.