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SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming
The SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming qualification will develop your knowledge and abilities as a swimming teacher. This will give you the skills to independently plan and deliver high quality, inclusive swimming lessons.
Is this course right for me?
This course is ideal for anyone interested in beginning a career in swimming teaching. No previous teaching experience is required, as your tutor will guide and support you in developing the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified swimming teacher with this one-step qualification
You need to be at least 16 years old on the first day of the course
If you do not feel ready to take this step and want to gain some experience first check out the alternative routes available to becoming a Swimming Teacher
SEQ Qualified Swimming Teacher Route
What can I expect during my course?
The course will be delivered through a mixture of classroom workshops both via zoom and in a physical classroom, practical poolside learning and assessment activities Assessment activities include an online multiple-choice question paper, planning and delivering swimming lessons
What will I learn?
This course is split in to 5 units covering:
| • | Unit 1: How to deliver swimming lessons within a safe environment | |||
| • | Unit 2: Understand the knowledge required for teaching swimming | |||
| • | Unit 3: The role of a Swimming Teacher | |||
| • | Unit 4: Plan swimming lessons | |||
| • | Unit 5: Deliver & evaluate swimming lessons | |||
How will I be assessed?
Your assessment takes place in two parts. Throughout the course, your tutor will set assessment tasks for you to complete. You will then complete an online multiple-choice question paper to demonstrate your understanding of the theoretical aspects of the course.
The course assessment consists of:
| • | Six written lesson plans, with three being assessed by your tutor | |||
| • | One scheme of work | |||
| • | Practical delivery of at least six 30-minute swimming lessons | |||
| • | A written self evaluation | |||
| • | A written action plan | |||
Deadlines will be set by the course tutor for submitting and completing your assessment tasks. Your tutor will set deadlines for submitting assessments and all deadlines will need to be met and work will need to meet the required standard of the qualification in order to achieve a pass. Some of these assessment tasks will need to be completed in your own time and prior to the delivery of your lessons on course.
Online multiple-choice question paper:
| • | At the beginning of the course, you will be invited to create an account on SEQ’s secure online portal. In order to complete the MCQ assessment. | |||
| • | Once started, you will have one hour to complete all elements of the exam* and this must be completed in one sitting | |||
| • | To complete the exam, you will need access to a laptop or desktop device with a webcam; it cannot be completed on a mobile device or tablet | |||
| • | If the exam is not completed within seven days of the end of your course, a fee will be payable to SEQ to reopen the assessment, although you will usually have a specific session within the course dates to complete this. | |||
* Please note this qualification is delivered and assessed in English. Reasonable adjustments are available to ensure accessibility and fairness for learners with additional needs. It is essential that you advise Survive and Save Training before the course starts if you think you may require any reasonable adjustments to the MCQ assessment.
Certification
Upon successfully meeting all assessment criteria and any necessary quality assurance requirements, Survive and Save Training can forward your results to Swim England Qualifications to request your certificate.
Certificates can take between four and six weeks following course completion. If you have not received your certificate at this point, please do contact Survive and Save Training for an update. All certificates are emailed directly to the email address you gave us on your registration form.
What happens next?
Following successful completion of the SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification you will be eligible to work as a swimming teacher in either a paid or voluntary role.
There are many options for further training and qualifications once you have this qualification including
| • | SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers | |
| • | SEQ Level 3 Managing Learn to Swim Programmes | |
| • | RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches | |
| • | RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification | |
| • | Many short 3-hour CPDs offered to develop your skills as a swimming teacher |
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