Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association
Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Upon successful completion of the Aquatic Supervisor course you will have an increased ability to apply self-reflection techniques to improve your workplace skills and to plan and implement a personalised professional development plan. You will also have the skills to identify your current and future work priorities by developing a workplace strategic plan.
This course covers the 14 units of the Certificate III in Aquatics and Recreation including providing quality customer service, responding to emergency situations, identifying risks, organising work priorities and communicating effectively.
After completion of all online Units of Competency you will be provided with a Theory Acknowledgement. You will then be welcome to attend the Practical Induction workshop (either face-to-face or via Zoom webinar) of your course which focuses on transitioning you from theory to hands on practical experience.
Students have up to 12 months to complete this course but may be accredited sooner should they have completed and submitted all course requirements.
Delivery mode
Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation will prepare you for the following roles.
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About Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) and Swim Australia are the peak body for swimming Coaches, Teachers and Swim Schools in Australia.
We have a range of priorities for the further development of our learn-to-swim programs, the swim safety industry and the sport of swimming. ASCTA is a corporate entity with business objectives and is a not for profit special interest group dedicated to providing service to its Members and acting as an advocate on their behalf.
ASCTA and Swim Australia is dedicated to developing world leading practises in the education, accreditation, professional development and ongoing support for swimming Coaches and swimming and water safety Teachers, as well as developing and empowering our swim school network through the delivery of world’s best practice guidelines, professional development programs, growth opportunities and business support.
Whilst our core business is based in Australia, ASCTA and Swim Australia has members throughout the world and delivers conferences, resources, courses and services overseas.
ASCTA also is an active member of both the World Swimming Coaches Association and the International Federation of Swimming Teachers Associations.
