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
• cultural and linguistic diverse backgrounds (CALD)

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

 
The full course details are located http://www.austswim.com.au/
Royal Life Saving NT are the delivery agent for this course and all certification is issued through AUSTSWIM.