Why Become an AUSTSWIM Teacher?
AUSTSWIM Teachers enjoy the genuine reward of teaching a variety of age and ability groups including infants, children, adults and people with a disability. AUSTSWIM Teachers of Swimming and Water Safety are a major force in the education and teaching of swimming and water safety in the community. ARV offer a range of accredited training programs to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become an accredited AUSTSWIM Teacher.
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria continues to be the leading provider of AUSTSWIM Courses in the state, with courses held on a regular basis across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
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Things to note:
- Candidates may enrol into an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course at 16 years of age but are not eligible to become an AUSTSWIM Teacher until they are 17 years of age.
- Candidates are required to have a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability.
- Candidates may enrol into an extension course but cannot be issued the extension AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence until they have been issued the AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence in Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
Do you currently hold an international swimming teacher qualification and wish to seek work in Australia? If so, click on the link above for more information.
Click on the link above to download a list of 'Friendly Facilities' that have indicated their willingness to accommodate students looking to complete their Pratical Teaching Hours – an essential component in achieving the AUSTSWIM qualification.
ARV encourages candidates that have completed their AUSTSWIM course to contact their local facility to arrange a suitable time to complete these hours.
