What is the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics accreditation?

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.

Course overview

The course consists of theory and practical components:

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

2.  Practical component - involves swimming activities that may be carried out in shallow or deep water.

What you'll learn

The course consists of approximately 8 – 14 contact hours (theory and practical), plus supervised on the job teaching hours.

Topics include:

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