Course: Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)

Cost:                £425.00

Funding 
options:            View here

Places:            16 Places only per course.

Times:             08:45-17:00

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Venue - Brighton Swimming Centre

Dates
  • 20th, 21st, 23rd December 2021
    ​09:00 - 18:00
  • 15th, 16th, 17th 18th February 2022
    09:00 - 16:00
  • 31st July, 1st, 2nd, 3rd August 2022
    09:00 - 16:00
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Venue - Cygnets Leisure Centre (Gravesend, Kent) 

Dates
  • 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th January 2022
    09:00 - 17:00
  • 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th May 2022
    09:00 - 17:00
  • 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th September 2022
    ​09:00 - 17:00
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Venue - Sovereign Centre (Eastbourne)

Dates
Due to COVID-19 we currently do not have any dates available for this course. 
​To put yourself on the waiting list, please call our office on 01273 434400 opt 3.
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Venue - Horizon Leisure Centre (Havant)

Dates
We currently have no dates booked in for this venue.
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What is this qualification?
The Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant course is the first step towards becoming a qualified swimming teacher. The course is designed to introduce aspiring swimming teachers to the basic principles of teaching. This qualification will enable you to become a swimming teaching assistant. In order to become a fully qualified teacher you must complete the Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification.

What is covered in this qualification?
Preparation for teaching/coaching activities, delivery of prepared activities within a session, roles and responsibilities, health & safety in the aquatic environment, effective communication.

It is Swim UK’s policy that all learners read Swim England’s syllabus prior to the start of the course.
 
Please read Swim England’s “Wave Power” Safeguarding Policy
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By booking the course you are confirming that you have read the ASA syllabus. If you cannot access it through this link, please contact Swim UK.

How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed through both written and practical assessment tasks. There is no exam.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
Please contact us if you believe you may be exempt from parts of this qualification due to other training, qualifications or experience you have gained previously.
A copy of our RPL policy along with an application form will be sent to you.
Pre-requisites
  • To register on the course learners must be 16 years of age.

​There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved. Therefore, it is recommended for learners to have Functional Skills in English pitched at Level 1.

How much is the course?
£425.00 per person. 

How to Pay? 
Book Online: Please click the "Book Now" link above 
Card: We are able to take card payments over the phone (01273 434400)

Please ensure you have read the "Booking Procedure and Conditions" below before booking. 

Results
Once you have successfully completed the course, results can take up to 12 weeks to be processed. 
Certificates will then be sent out to your home or work address, as listed on your booking details. 

Funding
View the funding options available here.