This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as an assistant swimming teacher. It will enable you to actively support a qualified swimming teacher in the delivery of a planned learn to swim session.
Online and Virtual Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete the theoretical elements of the course online through eLearning and Zoom-based webinar sessions, prior to the practical pool-based workshops.
Who is the course designed for?
Anyone interested in starting a career in teaching swimming or wants to assist a swimming teacher.
Course delivery format
Course content
The course is delivered through eLearning exercises, virtual classroom activities via Zoom, and practical poolside learning and assessment. You will participate in at least two 30-minute swimming lessons to gain hands on practical experience.
You will learn about the following:
Please be aware that you will be given homework from your Tutor that must meet the assessment standard before the end of the course. These include, but are not limited to:
Download the full SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) specification.
Start7th April 2025 |
End7th April 2025 |
VenueWebinarZoom, , |
Start7th April 2025 |
End14th April 2025 |
VenueOnline |
Start14th April 2025 |
End14th April 2025 |
VenueWebinarZoom, , |
Start17th April 2025 |
End17th April 2025 |
VenueWebinarZoom, , |
Start19th April 2025 |
End19th April 2025 |
VenueBicester Leisure CentreQueens Avenue, Bicester, OX26 2NR |
Start26th April 2025 |
End26th April 2025 |
VenueBicester Leisure CentreQueens Avenue, Bicester, OX26 2NR |
You must be at least 16 years of age at the start of the course.
You must have one of the following qualifications:
None
Online Test, Practical
Course times are subject to change. These will be confirmed nearer to the course start date. You must attend all of the sessions listed in the itinerary unless you are advised otherwise by your course tutor. Please note, you are required to assist in the water in order to meet the assessment criteria of the qualification.
This qualification is delivered and assessed in English.
Bookings must be made through the account of the individual attending the training.
You have 12 months from the course start date to complete the full qualification.