Swim Australia Teacher of Babies & Toddlers

"A Swim Australia™ Teacher of Babies and Toddlers has the competence and knowledge to teach water familiarisation and basic swimming and water safety to Caregivers and their dependent learners".

Key features of the Course are contributions by internationally renowned Baby and Toddler Teachers, Laurie Lawrence (Australia), Rob McKay (USA), Kathy McKay (USA), Jenny McPhail (New Zealand)and Julie Zacanaro (Australia) along with David Speechley, Ross Gage, Naomi Smith, Barb Nolan and Chris Smith and input from Shawn Read and Tracey Ayton.

The course itself uses a blended range of delivery strategies with theory knowledge attained via self-paced study utilising a CD ROM featuring video, photos and text with randomised questions. This is combined with relevant practical presented by highly experienced industry professionals reflecting the very latest trends and teaching techniques for Babies and Toddlers and a progressive on the job training to deliver a world class blended course in a cost effective manner. Finally, two satisfactory on the job competency assessments, one with Babies and one Toddlers must be achieved.

Some of the Swim Australia™ Teacher of Babies and Toddlers Course features:

• At home, self-paced theory learning from a CD ROM with relevant video and photos enhancing the learning experience
• Current knowledge from a range of internationally recognised industry leaders
• Randomised exam questions after each unit of study with automatic feedback on your theory responses (100% pass mark)
• 6 hour practical “hands on” course attendance, usually over one day
• Cost effective and time efficient
• Industry experienced Course Presenters
• Graduating Teachers have an excellent up to date theoretical and practical grounding
• Industry recognised and approved
• Employment opportunities whilst working under supervision “on the job” prior to gaining your Swim Australia™ Teacher of Babies and Toddlers accreditation
• Networking opportunities and refreshments are provided
• SRQAQU012B competency issued if assessed as competent
• Complimentary ASCTA Teacher Tier 3 membership until the following 30 June if not already an ASCTA member
• Small course numbers
• Recognition of Current Competency process for those with prior theoretical knowledge and practical experience or similar qualifications

Please contact Leanne Armstrong for more details - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it