Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment

Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 10:12 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
SISCAQU027

State Code
OEN66

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
13/12/2022

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

14/08/2023

Field of Education

092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction

Original Release Date

14/08/2023

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and deliver lessons for infants and toddlers over six months of age using activities, games and toys to promote personal development and motor and cognitive skills.This unit applies to swim teachers who teach in aquatic venues including those operated by commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations. Swim teachers work independently using discretion and judgement to manage session logistics and solve routine problems.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan activities.

1.1. Determine personal development, motor and cognitive skills to be targeted by lesson.
1.2. Identify participant profile including age, stage of development and other characteristics.
1.3. Select activities, equipment and techniques that target identified skills and that are suited to group profile.
1.4. Document lesson plans that incorporate key activity information and role of parents or carers.

2. Prepare for activities and introduce the lesson.

2.1. Check and prepare aquatic environment and equipment to meet lesson requirements.
2.2. Assess characteristics and capabilities of children and parents or carers on arrival through observation and questioning, and adjust lesson plan.
2.3. Explain activities to participants and confirm understanding using age-appropriate communication techniques.
2.4. Inform parents or carers about safety rules, activities and their role and confirm understanding.

3. Deliver the lesson.

3.1. Facilitate experiences that encourage motor, cognitive and personal development.
3.2. Arrange aquatic resources and equipment to provide challenge, choice and encourage independence.
3.3. Provide opportunities to make limited choices and experience consequences of choices.
3.4. Introduce new ideas and activities that build on existing knowledge, skills and interests.
3.5. Advise parents or carers on aquatic activities, games and equipment that will promote child development.
3.6. Observe individual children and their parent or carer, respond to capabilities and difficulties and modify their activities to suit needs and to ensure engagement.

4. Evaluate the lesson.

4.1. Seek children and parent or carer feedback and evaluate satisfaction with lesson and progression of children.
4.2. Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement.
4.3. Complete documentation for participant progress, lesson delivery and evaluation according to organisational recordkeeping procedures.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AVD67	SISCAQU011	Promote development of infants and toddlers in an aquatic environment	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BIO1	SIS30122	Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation	Qualification