Infant and Toddler Extension Course
This course provides the candidate with the competence required to deliver safe and enjoyable aquatic activity programs for children between the age of six months and four years of age.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment certificate.
The course utilises the following units of competence:
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SISCAQU027 Promote Development of Infants and Toddlers in an Aquatic Environment
Topics include:
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Child development - cognitive, motor and emotional
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Health and safety for Infants
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Teacher, parent and child interaction
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Water familiarisation
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Programming
Delivery
1 Day Face-to-Face Training
Online Assessment
Hands - On Learning: Our training emphasizes practical, hands-on experience. Participants practice teaching techniques and water safety skills in real aquatic environments, ensuring they are fully prepared for real-world scenarios.
Expert Instructors: Our courses are led by highly qualified, experienced professionals who provide personalised guidance and feedback. Their expertise ensures that participants receive the most up-to-date and effective training methods.
Immediate Feedback and Support: Face-to-face training allows for immediate interaction and feedback from instructors, fostering a more engaging and effective learning environment.
Networking Opportunities: Participants can connect with peers and industry professionals, building a network that can support their career development.
Comprehensive Coverage: Our training covers a wide range of topics, from fundamental swimming techniques to advanced water safety strategies, ensuring participants are well-rounded and knowledgeable instructors.
Engaging and Interactive Sessions: We utilise a variety of teaching methods, including demonstrations, group activities, and role-playing, to keep participants engaged and enhance their learning experience.
Commitment to Excellence: At Aquatic Education, we are dedicated to improving the aquatics industry through high-quality training. Our face-to-face courses reflect this commitment by ensuring every participant gains the skills and confidence needed to excel as a swimming and water safety instructor.
For more details visit Active Training, the registered RTO for this course.
Duration
Students will have 3 months in which to complete all aspects of the course - theory and practical.
3 month extensions (maximum of 3) are available for a set fee.
USI
Students must obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to enrolling in this course. Please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/ for more information.
Valid for 3 years.
Pre Requisites
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SISCAQU024 Teach Water Familiarisation, Buoyancy and Mobility Skills
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SISCAQU025 Teach Water Safety and Survival Skills
Course Accreditation
On successful completion of the Swimming Instructor Infant and Toddlers course, the student will automatically receive a further 3 year extension to their Active Training Swimming and Water Safety Instructor qualification.
Physical Requirements
This course involves close physical interaction with young children in the water. Participants must be able to:
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Enter and exit the pool safely, including supporting children in shallow water.
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Maintain physical stamina to assist, lift, and support infants and toddlers during lessons.
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Demonstrate comfort and confidence in the water for extended periods.
A reasonable level of physical fitness and water confidence is essential. Please contact us if you have any concerns about your ability to meet these requirements or require reasonable adjustments
Delivery Mode
Online theory using our Learning Management System (LMS).
All students will need to purchase a copy of the e-book (link below) to assist them with their studies
Practical teaching in an operating Swim School.
Video assessment evidence may be required.
Assessment
Assessment will comprise of:
Assessment Task 1 – Questions and Answers (All students will need to purchase a copy of the e-book (link below) to assist them with their studies)
Assessment task 2 – Lesson Planning – the student is required to plan and document three lesson plans.
Assessment task 3 – Practical teaching and reflections – the student is required to teach (under supervision) each of the three lesson plans that individually or cumulatively incorporate all the key requirements for the unit of competence.
At the completion of each session, the student must complete the reflections component of this assessment task.
The student must also upload the signed Supervisor checklist for the unit of competence at the completion of their practical teaching.
Assessment task 4 – Video Assessments
If the student’s supervisor has a current Certificate 1V in Training and Assessment or Assessor skillset AND a current Swimming Instructor – Infant and Toddlers qualification, the student is not required to complete a video assessment. The student MUST upload copies of their supervisor’s qualifications to Cloud Assess as evidence.
If the student’s supervisor does not hold a current Certificate 1V in Training and Assessment or Assessor skillset, the student must video and upload footage of themselves teaching one 30-minute class.
This video must include all the key requirements for the unit of competence.
**Your Assessor must meet the criteria above, as is required under the Standards for Registered Training Organisations. No other assessor licences will be accepted, and video evidence will be necessary.
last updated 24 July 2025