Course Title: Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4321 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Course Title: Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 20

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Course Contact: Veemita Kaul

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662

Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct a broad range of clients in water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills using drills, activities and games according to best practice principles of aquatic activities.

This course applies to those conducting learn-to-swim and water safety classes in swimming pools and confined natural shallow water venues.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Pre-requisite-

SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	SISCAQU308A Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
Elements:	1. Determine participant readiness.   2. Conduct drills, activities and games.   3. Review and adapt the instruction

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

The assessment will involve written and practical assessment in the simulated environment. On gaining competency in these assessments, students will undertake clinical placement for this competency