Free instructor qualifications for students
Free instructor qualifications for students
Train with us to become a qualified swim teacher.
We have an exciting opportunity for eligible individuals that would like to become a swim teacher with the Department of Education.
Training program
The training program is fully funded. This includes:
- registration for an approved swim teacher course
- registration for an accredited CPR qualification
- the cost of your Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), if over 18 years old.
You will receive:
- ongoing guidance to support successful completion of the course
- training content advice and assistance
- coordinated training support from registration until completion.
To be eligible, you must:
- be a Year 12 student or enrolled in an education institution in WA
- be at least 17 years old at the time you register for a course or workshop
- apply for a job in one of our swimming programs within 12 months of your face-to-face workshop.
The training program offers two models for learning.
All-inclusive swim teacher program (2 weeks)
The all-inclusive program is ideal for those that want to join the aquatic industry as soon as possible. If you are keen to ‘make a splash’ with your swimming career, this is a great option.
To participate in the all-inclusive course, you must be available to attend the entire two-week period.
Participants are required to:
- complete the course registration
- successfully complete the self-paced online learning
- attend the swim teacher face-to-face workshop
- register for the CPR course or provide evidence of a current CPR qualification
- attend all days of the workplace training.
Swim teacher course
The swim teacher course provides participants flexibility to schedule their training within a 6-month period.
Participants are required to:
- complete the course registration
- successfully complete the self-paced online learning
- attend the swim teacher face-to-face workshop on the enrolled date
- register for the CPR course or provide evidence of a current CPR qualification
- apply for workplace training in one of our swimming programs, within 6 months of your face-to-face workshop.
Swim teacher workshops generally run from 10 am to 6 pm, with the optional CPR from 8 am to 10 am.
Registration
Before you register, make sure you've read and understood the program terms and conditions.
You must reimburse us $170 for the cost of the course if you do not adhere to the terms and conditions.
If you need to cancel your registration, call 9402 6195 or email swimming.administration@education.wa.edu.au as soon as possible.
| Date | Venue | Program | Details | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb to 6 Mar 2026 | Belmont Oasis | Workshop and workplace training | Weekdays only | Register here |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Belmont Oasis | CPR | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Register here |
| 9 to 20 Mar 2026 | Bayswater Waves | Workshop and workplace training | Weekdays only | Register here |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Bayswater Waves | CPR | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Register here |
Registration
Before you register, make sure you've read and understood the program terms and conditions.
You must reimburse us $170 for the cost of the course if you do not adhere to the terms and conditions.
If you need to cancel your registration, call 9402 6195 or email swimming.administration@education.wa.edu.au as soon as possible.
Workshops
| Course | Date | Venue | Details | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim teacher | 8 Mar 2026 | Bayswater Waves | Workshop 10:00 – 6:00 pm | Register here |
| CPR | 8 Mar 2026 | Bayswater Waves | 8:00 – 9:45 am | Register here |
| Swim teacher | 15 Mar 2026 | Rockingham Aqua Jetty | Workshop 10:00 – 6:00 pm | Register here |
| CPR | 15 Mar 2026 | Rockingham Aqua Jetty | 8:00 – 9:45 am | Register here |
Workplace training
Participants are required to apply for workplace training with one of our programs within 6 months of attending their face-to-face workshop.
