How much does the Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course cost, and what qualification do I get?
- Australia
- AUSTSWIM
- Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- SISSS00132
- Age 16+
- 2026/27
- Swim teachers
- Teachers
The course fee is $449 AUD. It leads to a Statement of Attainment for Skill Set SISSS00132 Swimming and Water Safety Teacher, made up of the units SISCAQU020, SISCAQU023, SISCAQU024, SISCAQU025 and SISCAQU026. The fee includes a 3-year AUSTSWIM licence and $20 million complimentary teacher insurance (terms apply).
Funded places are available in selected states through AUSTSWIM's Funded Opportunities page. Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) starts with an initial interview with an AUSTSWIM assessor, which costs $100.
Sources: https://austswim.com.au/courses/course/teacher-of-swimming-and-water-safety-tsw-public and the AUSTSWIM Candidate Information Guide (Version 3.0, April 2026).
Added 24 Oct 2026