Do I need a Working With Children Check (WWCC)?
Rule- Australia
- AUSTSWIM
- Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- SISSS00132
- Age 16+
- 2026/27
- Swim teachers
- Teachers
Yes. AUSTSWIM uses the WWCC as part of its screening and safeguarding process. Its course page says a current WWCC (or equivalent) is not required at enrolment but is needed before any industry placement, practical or work-based component. The Candidate Information Guide (Version 3.0, April 2026) is stricter: it lists a current WWCC (as required in each state or territory) as a prerequisite and says candidates must hold a valid WWCC to attend an AUSTSWIM course unless an exemption applies. To be safe, have it before you attend the workshop.
A current WWCC is also required to renew your licence.
Sources: https://austswim.com.au/courses/course/teacher-of-swimming-and-water-safety-tsw-public, the AUSTSWIM Candidate Information Guide, and https://austswim.com.au/teachers/licence-renewals
Added 24 Oct 2026