SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming
Develops the knowledge, skills and abilities to plan and deliver swimming lessons, via this comprehensive, fun and engaging 7 day course.
Description
The Swim England Qualifications Level 2 Teaching Swimming course provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate swimming lessons independently. It also gives individuals the skills and confidence to provide quality, inclusive and fun swimming lessons.
Prerequisites
This course is ideal for anyone interested in beginning a career in swimming teaching. No previous teaching experience is required, as your tutor will guide and support you in developing the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified swimming teacher.
Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old at the start of the course and will be required to attend 100% of the course.
Want to get a head start, or gain some experience before undertaking this course? Our Learn to Swim Helper course, or SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification is the place to start!
Course Content
The course is delivered through a mixture of classroom and practical poolside learning. You will participate in at least six 30-minute swimming lessons to gain hands on practical experience.
The course is comprised of:
- Unit 1: How to deliver swimming lessons within a safe environment
- Unit 2: Understand the knowledge required for teaching swimming
- Unit 3: The role of a Swimming Teacher
- Unit 4: Plan swimming lessons
- Unit 5: Deliver & evaluate swimming lessons
Assessment
Assessment takes place in two parts. Throughout the course, your tutor will set assessment tasks for you to complete. You will then complete an online multiple-choice question paper to demonstrate your understanding of the theoretical aspects of the course.
On Course Assessment Tasks:
- Written lesson plans (3 of these will be assessed by your tutor)
- One scheme of work
- Practical delivery of at least six 30 minute swimming lessons
- Written self-evaluation
- Written action plan
Your tutor will set deadlines for completing these assignments and all deadlines will need to be met. Some of the assessment tasks will need to be completed in your own time, outside of the scheduled course hours.
Online Exam:
At the beginning of the course, you will be invited to create an account on the Swim England Qualifications (SEQ) Secure Portal. Once started, you will have one hour* to complete all elements of the exam and it must be completed in one sitting. To complete the exam, you will need access to a laptop or desktop device with a webcam - it cannot be completed on a mobile device. If the exam is not completed within seven days of the end of your course, a fee will be payable to SEQ to reopen the assessment.
* Please note, this qualification is delivered and assessed in English. Reasonable adjustments are available to ensure accessibility and fairness to learners with additional needs. To discuss this with us further, please contact info@train2.org.
Important Information
Please be aware that attending a Swim England Qualifications course does not guarantee you a qualification. The learner must successfully 'meet the standard' for all assessment requirements/activities. Additional fees may be incurred if the learner requires additional training or reassessment beyond the scheduled course dates. Learners have 12 months from the start date of the course to complete the full qualification.