This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions requiring autonomous work within a defined range of situations and activities in an aquatic setting. Qualification outcomes will depend on the specialisation chosen and include swimming teaching, pool lifeguard and pool operations. Work would be undertaken in locations such as aquatic facilities or environments and indoor recreation facilities under some supervision.
Job Roles
The following are indicative job roles for this qualification:
aquatic operator
pool lifeguard
swimming teacher
Subjects
16 units must be completed:
9 core units
7 elective units, consisting of:
all the units in any one of Groups A to C
the remaining to make up the required 7 elective units from General Electives; up to 2 of these remaining units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2, 3, or 4.
In all cases, elective units must relate to the core function or role of the candidate's current or intended work environment, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
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Pathways...
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the aquatic industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Communicating with senior staff to determine and interpret their specific requirements; understanding verbal and written information on aquatics; providing clear verbal instructions to swimmers; effectively using body language and demonstration to reinforce technique instruction; providing clear information to educate the public on the use of resources.
Teamwork
Working as a skilled team member; contributing to positive team dynamics and dealing appropriately with conflict; collaborating with other aquatic facility personnel and users to provide quality aquatic experiences for clients; recognising factors that may affect team harmony and assisting appropriately to avoid or overcome the identified interpersonal issues.
Problem-solving
Identifying and taking action to mitigate hazards and risks that may arise in aquatic facilities; responding to emergency situations and determining appropriate rescue techniques; taking responsibility for seeking assistance from colleagues to resolve issues; dealing with equipment breakdowns and identifying pool water quality issues; determining appropriate solutions to technique or skill problems when instructing.
Initiative and enterprise
Adjusting work procedures to differences in equipment and changes in work environment; taking correct action and following established procedures on discovery of an actual or potential emergency, security or safety hazard; identifying improvements to the aquatic facility or services; reflecting and evaluating own performance.
Planning and organising
Time management to schedule tasks to meet deadlines; allocating resources and equipment to enable the desired activities to be undertaken according to schedule; determining appropriate activities for swimming teaching sessions, performing water quality tests in a timely manner; following organisation policies and procedures to complete plant and equipment maintenance tasks in an efficient manner.
Self-management
Understanding and complying with the legal and ethical responsibilities that apply to own role in the aquatics industry; applying risk management strategies; applying safety and emergency practices, precautions and procedures; acknowledging, discussing and acting upon feedback provided by colleagues, clients and supervisors.
Learning
Knowing the structure of aquatic networks and sources of information within the aquatic industry; keeping well informed of updates and changes to aquatic policies, procedures and regulations; analysing new swimming instruction strategies and techniques for applicability to own situation; accessing professional development opportunities to enhance performance.
Technology
Understanding and utilising the operating capability of aquatic plant and equipment and related software; recognising and reporting faulty tools and equipment; selecting, using and maintaining aquatic equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and organisation policies and procedures.
