New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Swim and Water Safety Teacher) (Level 3)
Teaching
A course by
Te Mahi Ako
A workplace-based programme developing safe and effective swim teachers for New Zealand communities, equipping them to teach swimming and water safety to people of all abilities.
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Core skills this course teaches
Ensure aquatic safety
Maintain safety and apply supervision techniques to provide a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience for customers.
Educate and promote services
Educate customers and promote facility products and services to enhance the aquatic experience.
About This Course
This Level 3 certificate is designed for current or aspiring swim teachers delivering swimming and water safety education in Aotearoa. With 40 credits, it is structured for completion in about 8 months and is completed primarily in the workplace. The programme covers aquatic supervision, customer education and facility promotion, water confidence, safety and swimming strokes, biomechanics, and teaching survival and safety awareness to swimmers. Learners are observed and assessed on the job throughout the programme.
Course Content
- Maintaining safety in the aquatic environment
- Applying aquatic supervision techniques
- Educating and engaging customers
- Promoting and communicating facility products and services
- Teaching swimming strokes and biomechanics
- Developing water confidence and safety
- Instructing on survival skills and swimming progressions
- Fostering safety awareness in aquatic environments
- Workplace-based assessment and observation
Entry Requirements
Must be working in a paid job at a pool or aquatic facility, self-employed, or volunteering with regular and consistent shifts
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Swim TeacherWater Safety InstructorAquatic Centre Educator
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