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Teach swimming strokes

Teach swimming strokes

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU026
State Code
OEN33
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
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and teach swimming strokes according to predesigned lesson plans which may have been developed by self or others. This unit covers skills to adjust lesson plans and modify planned activities to suit learner needs. Lessons are most often provided to groups but could be provided to individuals. Lessons can be provided to both children and adults.Skills for planning lessons are covered in a complementary unit.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 lesson logistics and solve routine problems. When significant problems arise, they use first aid and rescue skills covered by other units.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. Prepare for swimming lesson.
  • 1.1. Check and prepare aquatic environment to meet lesson requirements and identify and respond to factors that may impact lesson delivery.
  • 1.2. Prepare equipment suited to lesson activities and check for safety and serviceability.
  • 1.3. Assess characteristics and capabilities of learners on arrival through observation and questioning, and adjust lesson plan.
  • 1.4. Issue equipment to match learner characteristics.
2. Introduce the lesson.
  • 2.1. Explain lesson activities using communication suited to learner characteristics.
  • 2.2. Provide clear information about safety procedures and signals, safe behaviour, safe areas and boundaries.
3. Deliver the lesson.
  • 3.1. Introduce learners to the water using methods suited to learner characteristics.
  • 3.2. Implement techniques suited to learner needs and for teaching swimming strokes.
  • 3.3. Sequence and pace activities according to lesson plan adjusting according to learner needs.
  • 3.4. Provide clear and accurate instructions and demonstrations for swimming stroke drills and activities.
  • 3.5. Observe and analyse all aspects of learner stroke technique in a logical way covering body, legs, arms, breathing and timing.
  • 3.6. Determine stroke faults and provide feedback and corrective instruction based on observations.
  • 3.7. Respond to individual learner difficulties and modify their activities to suit needs and to ensure engagement and comfort.
  • 3.8. Facilitate effective group interaction to maintain group control, engagement and safety.
4. Encourage and support learners during lessons.
  • 4.1. Encourage and respond to learner questions about activities and their technique.
  • 4.2. Use communication techniques that provide positive reinforcement and motivation to learners.
  • 4.3. Highlight learners’ key strengths and provide information about progression of skills.
5. Evaluate the lesson.
  • 5.1. Seek learner feedback and evaluate satisfaction with lesson and skill progression.
  • 5.2. Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • 5.3. Complete documentation for learner progress, lesson delivery and evaluation according to organisational record keeping procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD68 SISCAQU010 Instruct swimming strokes Unit of competency