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AUSTSWIM NSW 2008 Award
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How to enrol

In order to become an AUSTSWIM teacher, you will need to complete the Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate. This is the base qualification that you must gain before you can attempt any of the elective courses.

Step 1

Find out about course requirements.

 

Step 2

Find a course date and location you wish to attend.

 

NSW Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Course Dates Jan - June 2009

 

NSW Elective Course Dates Jan - June 2009

Step 3

To book your chosen course from the course calendar you can either:

  • Enrol online
  • Download the enrolment form via the course calendar. Please ensure all sections are completed correctly. Fax or mail your enrolment form to us with enrolment fees enclosed.
You will need to have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer to be able to view these PDF files. Please note that PDF files make take a couple of minutes to download depending on your connection speed.

Step 4

When your enrolment has been received and processed, you will receive a confirmation letter in the mail. Please check all details (locations, times, dates) to ensure they are correct. A list of what you will need to bring to the course will also be included. If you chose to complete Part 1 via CD ROM, you will also receive the CD, a course manual, and a course resource folder.

 
 
AUSTSWIM advises that course details are subject to change and every attempt will be made to advise candidates. Updates can be found under the Find a Course link. In the event of the course being cancelled due to insufficient enrolments candidates will be offered a full refund or may elect to transfer to another course without penalty.
Transfers, refunds and cancellations.  For further information click here

 

Course Providers (NSW)

AUSTSWIM courses are offered throughout NSW by the following course providers:


AUSTSWIM - metropolitan Sydney courses

Contact Details:
Phone: 02 9894 2077 or 1300 885 666
Fax: 02 9634 8262
Email: nsw@austswim.com.au
Web: www.austswim.com.au/nsw


Royal Life Saving (NSW) - regional NSW and Sydney courses

Contact Details:
Phone: 1300 737 763
Fax: (02) 9634 8529
Email: austswim@rlssa.org.au
Web: www.nsw.royallifesaving.com.au

 

Professional Development Opportunities

Workshops

For a list of AUSTSWIM NSW Professional Development course dates and details please contact the AUSTSWIM NSW Business Centre

The Asthma Foundation NSW are conducting a range of AUSTSWIM Acredited workshops, for more information vist www.asthmansw.org.au

 

Conferences

AUSTSWIM conduct an Annual Conference each year.  Watch this space for further information.

 

Regional Conference

Saturday 18 April, 2009

Dubbo RSL , NSW

 

International Applicants

 

International applicants who hold an international swimming qualification may be eligible to gain some recognition of prior learning towards the AUSTSWIM Teacher of swimming and Water Safetey certificate. Please click here to find out more.

 

Other Information

2008 NSW Water Safety Awards in conjunction with the AUSTSWIM NSW Awards of Excellence

On Thursday 25th September 2008, members of the aquatic industry gathered for the 2008 NSW Water Safety Awards in conjunction with the AUSTSWIM 2008 Awards of Excellence at the picturesque Le Montage Bayside Events Centre. With over 190 guests in attendance including presenters, teachers, swim schools, family and friends the evening kicked off as the sun set on the harbour, providing the perfect environment to relax, socialise and recognise special achievements within the industry. AUSTSWIM was privileged to have Director, Programs and Partnerships – Department of Sport and Recreation – Mr John Egan officially welcome guests on behalf of the Minister of Sport and Recreation. Mr Kevin Greene, as well as master of ceremonies Olympic medallist, Brook Hanson.

The AUSTSWIM NSW Awards are presented to individuals, in New South Wales, that achieve the highest standards of aquatic education excellence. They provide an opportunity to honour nominated AUSTSWIM teachers who have been outstanding in their field as well as making a significant contribution to the aquatic industry.

To be eligible for an award the nominees must have been able to demonstrate considerable experience and or knowledge in all areas of the selection criteria.

  • Personal Attributes            
  • Teaching Effectiveness
  • Professional Development
  • Leadership                           
  • References          

The Awards Committee was faced with some tough decisions with all nominees worthy of recognition for the exceptional work they have undertaken. Well done to all those who were nominated for awards. And a special congratulations to the following Award Winners.

Category                                 AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Award

Winner                                    Michelle Thomas

Category                                 AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics Award

Winner                                    Janet Sawatzky

Category                                 AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics to People with a Disability

Winner                                    Kate Burns

Category                                 AUSTSWIM Recognised Small Swim School of the Year

Winner                                    Emerton Leisure Centre

Category                                 AUSTSWIM Large Swim School of the Year      

Winner                                    Des Renford Aquatic Centre

Category                                 AUSTSWIM Melissa van Poppel Presenter of the Year Award

Winner                                    Kristy Adams

Category                                 Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM 

Winner                                    Pat Taylor

 

Once again congratulations to all nominees and winners of the 2008 AUSTSWIM National Awards of Excellence. You are to be applauded for the commitment and dedication you have displayed in your teaching endeavours.



 

NSW DROWNING REPORT 2007

Click here>> NSW Drowning Report 2007

 

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