How to become a Swim Australia Course Trainer

Course Trainers are highly trained, accredited, ethical and experienced specialists in the areas they are approved to present. Approved Course Trainers are also automatically approved as Course Administrators who may oversee the delivery of courses, handle inquiries and organise venues, refreshments and trainers.

To become a Swim Australia Course Trainers you are required to attain the following competencies before you commence this process:

• 5 years industry experience
• Current working with Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Relevant qualifications for the specialisation they wish to train
• VET recognised Certificate in IV in Training and Assessment
• Participated in a minimum of 3 Swim Australia Teacher workshops with a current Trainer
• Participate in 1 Swim Australia Trainer workshop (over the past 3 years)

Once these competencies have been submitted and approved, the Education Manager will guide you through the final steps, which include:

• Complete the course trainer application form
• Agree to a set of Professional Guidelines
• Attend an interview with the Swim Australia Education Manager
• Pay the course Trainers registration fee of $75

To apply to be a Course Trainers email the Education Manager: [email protected]