AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion (TAI)

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
  • culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD).

TAI Course Requirements

Pre requisite

Candidates are required to:

  1. have an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Licence.
  2. have a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability.

Content

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

  • A journey through aquatic participation
  • Safety and legal issues
  • Communication and perception
  • Plan, deliver and review
  • Skills for movement through the water

Assessment

Your competency of skill, knowledge and understanding in delivery of swimming and water safety will be assessed using the 5 subject areas of the course listed above during the face to face, online and on-the-job training components.

Additional Requirements

  • Complete the Teacher Declaration by agreeing to abide by the AUSTSWIM Code of Conduct.
  • Complete a brief online course evaluation.
  • Provide evidence of holding a current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
  • Submit an endorsed photo for AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence.

Qualification

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

Note: when you complete an AUSTSWIM extension course your AUSTSWIM licence will automatically be renewed for a further 3 years from the date when the extension licence is issued. If you complete your AUSTSWIM course after the initial 12 months (or your AUSTSWIM Licence has previously expired) your licence may be subject to backdating.

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