| What is the minimum age to enrol in an AUSTSWIM course? |
| Candidates my enrol at 16 years of age but are not eligible to receive the award until they are 17 years of age. |
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| What AUSTSWIM course do I enrol into first? |
| Candidates must first enrol into the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Award course. |
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| Do you need to re-register? |
| Yes. AUSTSWIM teachers must re-register every three years. This registration process ensures AUSTSWIM teachers remain current with industry standards. |
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| What qualifications should the swimming teacher hold? |
| The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant Aquatics Qualification is recommended for teachers instructing infant and preschool programs (6 months up to 4 years of age). The AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Qualification is recommended for teachers who instruct swimming and water safety programs for children from 4 years of age to adults. |
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