The Principal also has the responsibility for all arrangements for out-of-school programs, again whether it is a local excursion or a challenging outdoor activity, including arrangements for appropriate Supervision and Safety and Risk Management.
For all excursions and activity programs, the Principal must appoint a registered teacher who has the authority to make decisions that will be supported and implemented by all other excursion and/or activity staff.
Activity description
Swimming includes:
- infant water awareness programs
- Swimming and Water Safety Program
- school programs at a pool or open water/beach location
- school camps/picnics that include swimming as an activity
Peak/Accrediting Organisations
Royal Life Saving Association of Tasmania
PO Box 112
Lindisfarne Tas 7015
Phone: (03) 6243 7558
Email: tas@rlssa.org.au
Surf Life Saving Tasmania
GPO Box 1745
Hobart Tas 7001
Phone: (03) 6272 7788
Fax: (03) 6272 6500
Email: slst@slst.asn.au
Swimming Tasmania
Ground Floor
The Philip Smith Centre
2 Edward Street
Hobart Tas 7000
Phone:(03) 6211 3080
Hobart Tas 7001
Austswim
Course information: 1300 885 666
Email: tas@austswim.com.au
Phone: 1300 885 529
Qualifications
Swimming Activities – Pool or Open Water
- For all swimming lessons, excursions and activity programs, the Principal must appoint a registered teacher who has the authority to make decisions that will be supported and implemented by all other instructors and/or activity staff. (Teacher Registration)
- Principals should refer to Supervision and Good Character Checks or Departmental policy on the appointment and roles of leaders, assistant leaders, volunteers and assisting adults, and the role of students as assisting adults
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- The minimum leader qualifications are based on venue and swimming activity. Guidelines outlining the re-qualification period and management issues such as ratio’s are included.
- The following matrix has been designed to simplify requirements for DoE teachers who wish to be involved in swimming activities in both Pools and Open Water without the requirement of holding two rescue qualifications.
- Extra criteria, additional to the current awards, will be included in assessments from 2006 by RLSS-A and SLS-A for DoE teachers intending to undertake swimming activities in both pools and open water. The inclusion of these criteria provides greater flexibility in the use of the specific award.
Venues and Ratios
| Venue(s) |
Swimming Activity |
Minimum Rescue & Teaching Qualifications Required |
Recognised Organisation |
Re qualification Period |
Ratios |
| School Pool with water depth no deeper than chest depth of teacher. |
Infant water awareness lessons
Infant Activity lessons
Swimming Instruction 3 - 6 |
CPR and
Swimming & Water Safety Professional Learning |
Red Cross
St. John’s
RLSS-A
SLS-A |
Annual
Annual |
1:16 |
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| Venue(s) |
Swimming Activity |
Minimum Rescue & Teaching Qualifications Required |
Recognised Organisation |
Re qualification Period |
Ratios |
| School Pool with water depth deeper than chest depth of teacher. |
Recreational / Activity lessons, K – 12
Swimming Instruction, K-2 , 6-12 |
CPR and |
Red Cross
St. John’s
RLSS-A
SLS-A |
Annual |
School based decision |
| Swimming & Water Safety Professional Learning and |
DoE |
Annual |
| Bronze Medallion# - for the ‘Teacher in Charge’ |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
or
Surf Rescue Certificate for the ‘Teacher in Charge’ |
SLS-A |
Annual |
or
Teacher Rescue Award# - for extra teachers |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
| School Pool with water depth deeper than chest depth of teacher. |
Grades 3,4 & 5 Annual Swimming & Water Safety Program |
CPR and |
Red Cross
St. John’s
RLSS-A
SLS-A |
Annual |
As determined by Coordinator SWSP |
| Swimming & Water Safety Professional Learning and |
DoE |
Annual |
| Bronze Medallion# - for the ‘Teacher in Charge’ |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
or
Surf Rescue Certificate for the ‘Teacher in Charge’ |
SLS-A |
Annual |
or
Teacher Rescue Award# - for extra teachers |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
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| Venue(s) |
Swimming Activity |
Minimum Rescue & Teaching Qualifications Required |
Recognised Organisation |
Re qualification Period |
Ratios |
| Public Pool with Life guards on duty. |
Recreational / Activity swimming lessons, K – 12
Swimming Instruction, K-12 |
CPR and |
Red Cross
St. John’s
RLSS-A
SLS-A |
Annual |
School based decision |
| Swimming & Water Safety Professional Learning and |
DoE |
Annual |
| Teacher Rescue Award# |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
| Public Pool with Life guards on duty. |
Grades 3, 4 & 5 Annual Swimming & Water Safety Program |
CPR and |
Red Cross
St. John’s
RLSS-A
SLS-A |
Annual |
As determined by Coordinator SWSP |
| Swimming & Water Safety Professional Learning and |
DoE |
Annual |
| Teacher Rescue Award# |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
| Venue(s) |
Swimming Activity |
Minimum Rescue & Teaching Qualifications Required |
Recognised Organisation |
Re qualification Period |
Ratios |
| Public or Private Pool without Life guards on duty. |
Recreational / Activity swimming lessons, K – 12
Swimming Instruction, K-12 |
CPR and |
Red Cross
St. John’s
RLSS-A
SLS-A |
Annual |
School based decision |
| Swimming & Water Safety Professional Learning and |
DoE |
Annual |
| Bronze Medallion#- for the ‘Teacher in Charge’ |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
or
Surf Rescue Certificate# - for the ‘Teacher in Charge’ |
SLS-A |
Annual |
or
Teacher Rescue Award# - for extra teachers |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
| Public or Private Pool without Life guards on duty. |
Grades 3, 4 & 5 Annual Swimming & Water Safety Program |
CPR and |
Red Cross
St. John’s
RLSS-A
SLS-A |
|
As determined by Coordinator SWSP |
| Swimming & Water Safety Professional Learning and |
|
|
| Bronze Medallion# - for the ‘Teacher in Charge’ |
|
|
or
Surf Rescue Certificate# - for the ‘Teacher in Charge’ |
|
|
or
Teacher Rescue Award# - for extra teachers |
|
|
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| Venue(s) |
Swimming Activity |
Minimum Rescue & Teaching Qualifications Required |
Recognised Organisation |
Re qualification Period |
Ratios |
| Open Flat Water (river, lake, dam) |
Open water swimming lessons, K – 12 |
CPR and |
Red Cross
St. John’s
RLSS-A
SLS-A |
Annual |
1:16 |
| Bronze Medallion |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
or
Surf Rescue Certificate |
SLS-A |
Annual |
| Beach – low to moderate prevailing surf conditions |
Surf Swimming Activity, 7 -12 |
Surf Bronze Medallion |
SLS-A |
Annual |
1:6 beginners
1:8 intermediate or advanced |
or
Level 1 Surf Riding Coach
|
Surfing Australia |
Annual |
| Beach – Flat water |
Recreational Swimming, K-12
eg. School Picnic |
CPR and |
Red Cross
St. John’s
RLSS-A
SLS-A |
Annual |
1:16 |
| Surf Bronze Medallion |
SLS-A |
Annual |
or
Bronze Medallion |
RLSS-A |
Annual |
# Teaching is restricted to any pool with the maximum depth equivalent to the depth notated on the personal award.
Further information
State-wide Coordinator
Swimming and Water Safety Program
Email: swsp@education.tas.gov.au
Telephone: (03) 6323 2340
mobile: 0418 170 423
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