1 Identify dangers in aquatic environments around the home. 2 Slide in entry and exit. 3 Float on front and back and recover. 4 Tread water using a buoyant aid. 5 Fit a lifejacket and float. 6 Swim 5 metres basic freestyle. 7 Glide on front and back, kick and recover. 8 Submerge to recover an object from chest deep water. 9 Identify different ways to get help. 10 Be pulled to safety with an aid. 11 Float with a buoyant aid for 30 seconds and kick to safety.
Age 6 Months - 12 Months This is a child-centred program which is taught with parent or carer and the child together in the water and provides guidance and support through activities promoting the development of water familiarisation, exploration, getting wet and having fun! The program develops skills such as breathing, kicking and arm movements, underwater competency and water safety. Children are required to wear a water nappy.
Age: 2 years to 3 years This is a child-centered program which is taught with parent or carer and the child together in the water and provides guidance and support through activities promoting the development of water familiarisation, exploration, getting wet and having fun! The program develops skills such as breathing, kicking and arm movements, underwater competency and water safety.Children are required to wear a water nappy.
1 Identify where water can be found around the home. 2 Identify safe areas for entering and exiting water, Enter and exit the water. 3 Float on front and back using a buoyant aid. 4 Orientate the body using rotation with a buoyant aid. 5 Kick on front and back using a buoyant aid. 6 Glide on front and back. 7 Move 3 metres continuously using arms and legs. 8 Submerge the body and exhale in the water. 9 Identify people who can help in an emergency.
Age 1 year - 2 years This is a child-centred program which is taught with parent or carer and the child together in the water and provides guidance and support through activities promoting the development of water familiarisation, exploration, getting wet and having fun! The program develops skills such as breathing, kicking and arm movements, underwater competency and water safety. Children are required to wear a water nappy.
Age: 2.5 years to 3.5 years This is a child-centered program which is taught with parent or carer and the child together in the water and provides guidance and support through activities promoting the development of water familiarisation, exploration, getting wet and having fun! The program develops skills such as breathing, kicking and arm movements, underwater competency and water safety. This level is for students that are not ready for independent participation and still require a parent or carer in the water for the initial stages.
1 Compact Jump. 2 Head first and feet first sculling. 3 Float, scull or tread water wearing a lifejacket. 4 Swim 25 metres freestyle. 5 Swim 25 metres backstroke. 6 Swim 15 metres survival backstroke. 7 Swim 15 metres basic breaststroke. 8 Recognise and support an emergency. 9 Reach rescue using a rigid and non rigid aid. 10 Perform a survival sequence with a buoyant aid.
1 Identify and describe hazards in aquatic environments. 2 Strike in entry. 3 Float, scull or tread water for 1 minute . 4 Swim 50 metres freestyle. 5 Swim 50 metres backstroke. 6 Swim 25 metres survival backstroke. 7 Swim 25 metres breaststroke. 8 Swim 10 metres dolphin kick . 9 Surface dive, swim underwater for at least 1 metre and recover an object from shoulder deep water. 10 Throw rescue 5 metres using a buoyant aid. 11 Perform a survival sequence without a buoyant aid.
The Junior Squad is ideal for students with an interest in developing their swim strokes to take their swimming to the next level. This program is designed for students to develop their stroke technique in all competitive strokes. Junior Squad is ideal for students commencing their squad journey.
Entry is by assessment and applicants must be able to swim at least 50 metres freestyle and backstroke.
1 Identify rules for safe behaviour in and around home aquatic environments. 2 Fall in entry and recover. 3 Float on back for 30 seconds. 4 Tread water for 30 seconds. 5 Swim 10 metres freestyle with breathing. 6 Swim 10 metres survival backstroke kick. 7 Swim through a submerged obstacle. 8 Identify people and actions to help in an aquatic emergency. 9 Be rescued with a buoyant aid. 10 Perform a survival sequence to simulate an accidental entry.
Squad is ideal for students who are furthering their swim strokes in preparation for competitive swimming. A step prior to swim clubs, students may also want to continue to enjoy their love of swimming striving to beat personal best achievements
1 Identify aquatic environments. 2 Step in entry. 3 Float on front and back in deep water and recover. 4 Orientating the body using rotation skills. 5 Swim 15 metres freestyle. 6 Swim 15 metres backstroke. 7 Swim 10 metres survival backstroke. 8 Swim 10 metres breaststroke kick. 9 Surface dive and recover an object from shoulder deep water. 10 Recognise an emergency and call for help. 11 Talk rescue.