Skill set Outline
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13/09/2026 5:39 AM AWST
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Swimming and Water Safety Teacher
Swimming and Water Safety Teacher
Skill set
National Code
SISSS00112
SISSS00112
State Code
AD197
AD197
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Field of Education
0919 - Economics And Econometrics
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
03/09/2015
Current Release Date
03/09/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
09/11/2020
Nominal Hours
70
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 03/09/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
A set of skills to meet the requirements for a swimming and water safety teacher.
The Companion Volume Implementation Guide available for download at www.serviceskills.com.au/resources details aquatic registration schemes aligned to these skills.
The Companion Volume Implementation Guide available for download at www.serviceskills.com.au/resources details aquatic registration schemes aligned to these skills.
Pathway Information
Achievement of these units provides credit towards SIS31015 Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
These competencies are a pathway to industry led registration/accreditation schemes.
Target Group
This skill set is for those wishing to instruct swimming and water safety.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package provide a set of skills to meet the requirements for a Swimming and Water Safety Teacher.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVD68 | SISCAQU010 | Instruct swimming strokes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVD71 | SISCAQU008 | Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVD69 | SISCAQU009 | Instruct water safety and survival skills | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVD76 | SISCAQU002 | Perform basic water rescues | 10 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC090 | SISSS00095 | Swimming and Water Safety Teacher | Skill set |
| AE222 | Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Skill Set (Fee Free) | Skill set |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF057 | SISSS00132 | Swimming and Water Safety Teacher | Skill set |