Swim England Courses
We can help you start your journey as a swimming teacher.
Becoming a swim teacher is hugely rewarding, through our expertise and experience you can gain these qualifications
through fun and engaging courses.
Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) Course
Who is this qualification for?
The SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification is a practical qualification to start your career in swimming. You must be 16 years of age or older.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake approximately 30 hours of learning. Lifetime Validity
Topics covered:
- The role and responsibilities of a Swimming Assistant
- The participant journey; Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) and Core Aquatic Skills (CAS)
- The component parts of the strokes
- The scientific principles in swimming
- How to create an inclusive environment
- The purpose of components of a swimming lesson
- How to support participants and the Swimming Teacher
- How to demonstrate effective communication skills
- How to review your own performance
By the end of this course, you will be able to assist a qualified Level 2 Swimming Teacher.
Assessment method
- Theoretical questions
- Observation
- Review record
This qualification is not graded. You will either pass or fail.
Swim England Level 2 Teaching Swimming Course
Who is this qualification for?
The SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification is a practical qualification for individuals wanting to progress from their SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification. You must be 16 years of age or older
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake approximately 62 hours of learning. Lifetime Validity
Topics covered:
- The role and responsibilities of a Swimming Teacher
- The role in promoting aquatics.
- How to plan overviews and swimming lesson plans for a range of ability groups
- How teach safe, inclusive and effective swimming lessons to a range of ability groups
- The influence of scientific principles on a participant in the water
- How to meet the needs of participants
- How to assess participants at the correct level
- How to demonstrate lesson management skills
- How to supervise and instruct a Swimming Assistant
- How to develop participants Core Aquatic Skills (CAS)
- How to develop participants swimming strokes
- How to demonstrate effective communication skills
- How to evaluate your own performance
- How to plan for professional development
Assessment method
- Theoretical Questions
- Overviews
- Lesson plans
- Observation
- Self-Evaluation
- Professional Development Plan
This qualification is not graded. You will either pass or fail.
Swim England Blended Level 1 & 2 Teaching Swimming Course
Who is this qualification for?
The SEQ Blended Level 1 & 2 Teaching Swimming qualification is a practical qualification for individuals with prior experience and a basic knowledge of swimming. This course includes online learning element to be completed before the face-to-face start of qualification. You must be 16 years of age or older
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake approximately 62 hours of learning. Lifetime Validity
Topics covered:
All topics from Level 1 & 2 of the Swim England Syllabus.
Assessment method
- Theoretical Questions
- Overviews
- Lesson plans
- Observation
- Self-Evaluation
- Professional Development Plan
This qualification is not graded. You will either pass or fail.
Swim England Safeguarding Accredited CPD
Who is this qualification for?
Swim England’s Safeguarding CPD is bespoke and reflects the needs of a pool environment to support yours and others safety in swimming.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake approximately 30 hours of learning.
Topics covered
You will go into detail of Swim England Safeguarding policies and procedures
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:
What child safeguarding means, types, signs and symptoms of child abuse
Assessment method
This qualification is not graded. You will either pass or fail.
