The SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming qualification will develop your knowledge and abilities as a swimming teacher. This will give you the skills to independently plan and deliver high quality, inclusive swimming lessons.
Is this course right for me?
This course is ideal for anyone interested in beginning a career in swimming teaching. No previous teaching experience is required, as your tutor will guide and support you in developing the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified swimming teacher.
You need to have turned 16 by the start date of this course.
Want to get a head start? Boost your experience with our Learn to Swim Helper course or complete the SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification before you begin!
What can I expect during my course?
This course will be delivered through a mixture of eLearning, webinars, classroom workshops, practical poolside learning and assessment activities, including an online multiple-choice question paper. You will have the opportunity to participate in delivery of swimming lessons to gain practical experience alongside other practical opportunities during the course.
What will I learn?
During the course, your tutor will be covering the following units:
- Unit 1: How to deliver swimming lessons within a safe environment
- Unit 2: Understand the knowledge required for teaching swimming
- Unit 3: The role of a Swimming Teacher
- Unit 4: Plan swimming lessons
- Unit 5: Deliver & evaluate swimming lessons
How will I be assessed?
Your assessment takes place in two parts. Throughout the course, your tutor will set eLearning and assessment tasks for you to complete. You will then complete an online multiple-choice question paper to demonstrate your understanding of the theoretical aspects of the course. To view the course specification please select here.
On course assessment:
- Six written lessons plans, with three being assessed by your tutor
- One scheme of work
- Practical delivery of at least six 30-minute swimming lessons
- A written self evaluation
- A written action plan
Your tutor will provide you with deadlines for submitting assessments and all deadlines will need to be met to meet the standard of the qualification. Some of the assessment tasks will need to be completed in your own time and prior to the delivery of your lessons on course.
Online multiple-choice question paper:
- At the beginning of the course, you will be invited to create an account on SEQ’s secure online portal
- Once started, you will have one hour to complete all elements of the exam* and this must be completed in one sitting
- To complete the exam, you will need access to a laptop or desktop device with a webcam; it cannot be completed on a mobile device.
- If the exam is not completed within seven days of the end of your course, a fee will be payable to SEQ to reopen the assessment
* Please note this qualification is delivered and assessed in English. Reasonable adjustments are available to ensure accessibility and fairness for learners with additional needs. To discuss this with us further please contact us on [email protected].
What happens next?
Upon successfully meeting all assessment criteria, it will take six to eight weeks for your certificate to be issued. An electronic copy of your certificate will be emailed to you.
If at the end of the course, you have not successfully met the qualification standard you will be provided with feedback and guidance on the reassessment process. You have 12 months from the start date of your chosen course to complete any remaining or outstanding elements of the qualification.
- For the on course assessment you will need to liaise with the Institute of Swimming about the next steps. Please note, if you do have to go through the reassessment process there may be additional fees associated with this.
- For the multiple-choice exam, learners who do not achieve a pass may sit a resit using an alternative version of the assessment. The first resit is free of charge; however, if a second resit is required, additional fees will apply.
