SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)

The SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification is a practical qualification to start your career in swimming.

This qualification has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as meeting the requirements of the professional standard for the role of an Assistant Swimming Teacher and provides 10 CIMSPA CPD points.

This qualification will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to assist a qualified Swimming Teacher in delivering high quality inclusive swimming lessons in a range of settings, for example at a leisure centre, swim school or club learn to swim programme.

You will learn about:

• 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.

All candidates must read, understand and fully abide by the Swim England Safeguarding Policy and Procedures - Wavepower - which can be accessed by clicking this link.

Qualification Time

Minimum 30 hours (26 guided learning hours)

Entry Requirements

You must be 16 years of age or older on the first day of the course.

No formal entry requirements or prior experience required

Assessment

• Theoretical questions
• Observation
• Review record

This qualification is not graded. You will either pass or fail.

Candidate Requirements

All candidates will need access to a computer or laptop to access google classroom to complete assessment tasks for the course.

Candidates will need to provide the following for each day of the course:

• Swimming costume
• Shorts and t-shirt for use in the swimming pool
• Towel
• Pens, notepad and/or laptop
• Lunch

Identification

All candidates must provide suitable identification to the Trainer who must check and record details of identification prior to candidates being admitted to courses and assessments. Identification can be verified using the following:

• A passport
• A driving licence
• Other photographic ID card

Where the candidate does not have access to any of the above forms of identification an Approved Training Centre/Provider (ATC/P) may accept another form of identification containing a signature such as a debit or credit card or proof of identification provided/confirmed by their current employer or line manager.

Policies

Copies of Everybody training policies are available on request. 

Reasonable Adjustments / Special Considerations

Should any reasonable adjustments need to be considered with regards to the theory/practical assessment please contact us at academy@everybody.org.uk as soon as possible to allow us time to look into any available options and consult with the qualification awarding body if required.

It is important that you let us know of any medical conditions / additional learning requirements or disabilities during the booking process or, as a minimum, at least 30 days prior to the start of the course.

Cancellations & Refunds

Full refunds (less administration fee) will be issued for all cancellation requests received more than 4 weeks in advance of the start of the course or event.

Cancellation / refund requests received between 14 and 28 days prior to the start of the course / event will have the option of either a 50% refund or a voucher for 100% of the fee paid that can be used on an alternative Everybody Academy course / event. This must be used within 12 months of the date of issue.

Cancellation / refund requests received with less than 14 days notice prior to the start of the course/event will not be eligible for a refund/voucher

We reserve the right to consider claims of exceptional circumstances for cancellation/refund requests made in advance of the start of the course/event. Please note that you may need to provide evidence to support claims of exceptional circumstances.

All refunds will be made to the original payment method.

We will not refund or provide vouchers for candidates who fail to meet the stated minimum requirements or prerequisites for any course/event