Free course for students

Free course for students

Register for our program to get your accredited swimming instructor and CPR qualifications for free.

To be eligible for the program, you must be:

  • a Year 12, university or TAFE student in Western Australia
  • at least 17 years old, at the time you complete the courses.

To participate in the program, you must agree to:

  • attend a one-day, face-to-face practical course at an aquatic venue
  • complete up to 30 hours of self-paced online learning
  • complete your workplace training in one of our swimming programs
    • allow 2 weeks because this is competency-based and may take more or less time
  • apply for a job in one of our swimming programs within 12 months of your practical course
  • reimburse us $170 for the cost of the course if you don’t apply for swimming instructor jobs with us within 12 months of your practical course.

Before you enrol, make sure you've read and understood the program terms and conditions.

All participants must complete a swim teacher course. All swim teacher courses run from 10 am to 5 pm.

If you also need a CPR qualification, you must complete it on the same day as the swim teacher course. All CPR courses run from 8 am to 10 am.

Courses have a maximum number of participants. If a course is full, register for a different date.

If you’re unable to attend your course after you register, call 9402 6195 or email swimming.administration@education.wa.edu.au as soon as possible to cancel.

Table with CPR and swim teacher course information and registration links for 2024
Date Venue Course Register
3 Nov Bayswater Waves CPR Register for 3 Nov CPR course
3 Nov Bayswater Waves Swim teacher Register for 3 Nov swim teacher course
10 Nov Bayswater Waves CPR Register for 10 Nov CPR course
10 Nov Bayswater Waves Swim teacher Register for 10 Nov swim teacher course
17 Nov Armadale Aquatic Centre CPR Register for 17 Nov CPR course
17 Nov Armadale Aquatic Centre Swim teacher Register for 17 Nov swim teacher course
1 Dec Bayswater Waves CPR Register for 1 Dec CPR course
1 Dec Bayswater Waves Swim teacher Register for 1 Dec swim teacher course
8 Dec Armadale Aquatic Centre CPR Register for 8 Dec CPR course
8 Dec Armadale Aquatic Centre Swim teacher Register for 8 Dec swim teacher course
Contact us

For more information about the training program call 9402 6195 or email swimming.administration@education.wa.edu.au. 

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Pay rates

Swimming instructors and water safety officers are paid as casual employees and receive a competitive salary.

Apply for a job

Once you register to work with us, you can apply for swimming instructor or water safety officer jobs, and relief work.

Register to work

Once you register to work, you can apply for swimming instructor or water safety officer jobs, and relief work.