ASA/ukcc Level 1 Certificate in Teaching aquatics
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This is the first step towards becoming a swimming teacher and is designed to introduce candidates to the basic principles of teaching. Once qualified, the holder will be able to assist teaching of a limited range of basic skills under the supervision of a qualified UKCC Teacher/Coach. The ASA/UKCC qualifications have replaced the ASA Swimming Teacher qualifications.
ARE THERE ANY PRE-REQUISITES?
- Candidates must be 16 years or older at the start of the course
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The course is made up of 2 units
- Unit 1 – this core unit is common to all UKCC disciplines and comprises of preparation for teaching/coaching activities, delivery of prepared activities within a session, roles and responsibilities, Health & Safety in the aquatic environment, effective communication, evaluation of teaching/coaching activities and child protection.
- Unit 2 – this unit explores the practical skills and knowledge of being a support teacher in an aquatic environment by looking at the principles underpinning the Learning to Swim Programme utilising the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS) or equivalent, Practical Skills, Techniques and Session Preparation & the Human Body.
HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED?
The course is delivered in various combinations of days for example 5 days Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or over 3 weekends Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Sunday & Saturday 9am to 5pm. It may also be delivered over a number of evenings plus a weekend. The delivery combination will be identified in the grid below.
Unit 1includes up to 14 hours theory and up to 7 hours practical (this is dependent on number and experience of candidates).
Each element of Unit 1 will be assessed by oral/written questioning and /or observation by the Tutor/Assessor.
Unit 2 includes up to 7 hours theory and up to 4 hours practical (this is dependent on number and experience of candidates).
The Principles element will be assessed through a multi-choice written paper, the remaining elements will be assessed by written/oral questioning and/or observation by the Tutor/Assessor.
WHEN IS THE NEXT COURSE?
| 15th - 19th February 2010 |
Newham Leisure Centre |
| 12th - 16th April 2010 | London Leisure College at Crystal Palace |
| 12th - 16th April 2010 |
The Eltham Centre |
| 28th April - 30th May 2010 (5 Wednesday nights then a Saturday and Sunday.) | London Leisure College at Crystal Palace |
For more course dates, please visit the London Swimming website
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
£370 per person.
*Reduced rates are available for employers booking places for members of staff. Contact us for further details on 0208 676 7550 or enquiries@londonleisurecollege.co.uk
how do i apply?
To apply for the course, please download the application form via the link below and return to:
The Business Development Administrator
London Leisure College
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington Road
Upper Norwood
SE19 2BB
If you wish to pay your fee by cheque, please make it payable to "London Leisure College".
You must write the following three pieces of information on the back of the cheque and enclose it with your application form:
- Name of the course
- Dates of the course
- The name of the person taking the course
If you would like to pay your fee by credit or debit card, or arrange for your company to be invoiced, please contact us on 020 8676 7550.
We will then send you confirmation of your place, payment and directions to the training venue.
Please note: Your place is not confirmed on a course until full payment is received and you have been sent confirmation details. Minimum numbers are required for the course to run and dates/venues may be subject to change.
If you have any queries about the booking procedure, fees or any other support that we may be able to provide you with, please do not hesitate to contact us on 020 8676 7550 or enquiries@londonleisurecollege.co.uk