Free instructor qualifications for students - Department of Education
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:18
Free instructor qualifications for students - Department of Education
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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.
Training program terms and conditions
All-inclusive swim teacher program
Swim teacher course
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.
All-inclusive swim teacher and CPR course information and registration links for 2026
Date
Venue
Program
Details
Register
15 June to 26 June 2026
Belmont Oasis
Workshop and workplace training
Weekdays only
Register here
16 June 2026
Belmont Oasis
CPR
12:00 – 2:00 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
CPR and swim teacher course information and registration links for 2026.
The CPR course is only available to participants registered for the swim teacher workshop on the same date.
Course
Date
Venue
Details
Register
Swim teacher
10 May 2026
Rockingham Aqua Jetty
Workshop
10:00 – 6:00 pm
Register here
CPR
10 May 2026
Rockingham Aqua Jetty
8:00 – 9:45 am
Register here
Swim teacher
7 June 2026
Bayswater Waves
Workshop
10:00 – 6:00 pm
Register here
CPR
7 June 2026
Bayswater Waves
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.
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Swimming pay rates
Swimming instructors and water safety officers are casual employees and receive a competitive salary.
Register to work
Once you register to work, you can apply for swimming instructor or water safety officer jobs, and relief work.
Apply for swimming jobs
Once you register with us, you can apply for swimming instructor or water safety officer jobs, and relief work.
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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.
Training program terms and conditions
All-inclusive swim teacher program
Swim teacher course
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.
All-inclusive swim teacher and CPR course information and registration links for 2026
Date
Venue
Program
Details
Register
15 June to 26 June 2026
Belmont Oasis
Workshop and workplace training
Weekdays only
Register here
16 June 2026
Belmont Oasis
CPR
12:00 – 2:00 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
CPR and swim teacher course information and registration links for 2026.
The CPR course is only available to participants registered for the swim teacher workshop on the same date.
Course
Date
Venue
Details
Register
Swim teacher
10 May 2026
Rockingham Aqua Jetty
Workshop
10:00 – 6:00 pm
Register here
CPR
10 May 2026
Rockingham Aqua Jetty
8:00 – 9:45 am
Register here
Swim teacher
7 June 2026
Bayswater Waves
Workshop
10:00 – 6:00 pm
Register here
CPR
7 June 2026
Bayswater Waves
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.
You might also be interested in ...
You might also be interested in ...
Swimming pay rates
Swimming instructors and water safety officers are casual employees and receive a competitive salary.
Register to work
Once you register to work, you can apply for swimming instructor or water safety officer jobs, and relief work.
Apply for swimming jobs
Once you register with us, you can apply for swimming instructor or water safety officer jobs, and relief work.