TCS Course Requirements

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• Pre requisite

  Candidates are required to have:

   

  1.  AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety™ accreditation.

  2.  a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability.

• Content

  The course consists of approximately 9 contact hours (theory and practical), plus 10 hours of practical observation hours. Topics include:

   

  1.  Towards competitive swimming

  2.  External influences and conditions

  3.  Instructional styles

  4.  Learning - making it work

  5.  Development of competitive stroke technique

• Assessment

  To gain the accreditation, the following assessment components must be satisfactorily completed within 12 months of the course commencement date.

   

  1.  Practical assessment.

  2.  Theoretical assessment.

• Additional Requirements

  1.  Practical observation hours.

  2.  Show evidence of holding a current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) award. For further information on CPR requirements please click here.

  3.  Teacher Declaration.

  4.  Submit photo for AUSTSWIM Teacher Licence™.

• Accreditation

  On successful completion of all course requirements candidates will receive the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes™ accreditation. This is valid for 3 years at which point the AUSTSWIM Teacher™ must renew their accreditation (click here for more information).

• Find a Course

  Please click here to find an AUSTSWIM course in your area.