SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming

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.

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 a Swimming Teacher and provides 10 CIMSPA CPD points.

Please Note

This course will run on the following dates:

• Saturday 17th October: 09:00 - 18:00 (Alsager Sports Hub)
• Monday 19th October: 18:00 - 21:00 (Online)
• Wednesday 21st October: 18:00 - 21:00 (Online)
• Monday 26th October: 09:00 - 18:00 (Alsager Leisure Centre)
• Tuesday 27th October: 09:00 - 18:00 (Alsager Leisure Centre)
• Wednesday 28th October: 09:00 - 18:00 (Alsager Leisure Centre)

Candidates must attend all sessions.

Course Details

The aims of this qualification are to provide learners with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their:

Knowledge of the practical elements of teaching swimming which includes:

• creating and maintaining a safe swimming environment
• understanding and teaching the different aquatic skills and strokes
• understanding the wider role and responsibilities of a swimming teacher
• being able to maintain professional boundaries.

Skills to be able to:

• teach the aquatic skills and strokes across the three ability groups
• prepare a scheme of work and lesson plans in a safe, fun, progressive and inclusive environment
• deliver swimming lessons that can adapt. assess and progress the participant according to their needs and ability
• evaluate lesson and own performance and apply that knowledge to improve the delivery of future ongoing swimming lessons.

The learner also has an opportunity to develop their personal and transferable skills such as problem solving, communication and working in a team.

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 50 hours (38 guided learning hours)

Entry Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age on the first day of the course.

If candidates have already achieved the SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers 2022 version 3, 4 or 2023 version 5 qualification, they may present the certificate as evidence towards the assessment criteria for this qualification as there are defined aspects of the achievement that do not necessarily require repeating.

Assessment

• Theoretical questions
• Overviews
• Lesson plans
• Observation
• Self evaluation
• Professional development plan

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