To apply for initial accreditation as  a Swimming and Water Safety Teacher with Royal Life Saving an individual should hold a:

1. Working with Children check or equivalent as required by relevant State or Territory legislation

2. Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by an RTO

3. One of the following awards:

• Department of Education Swim Teacher Course (and Bachelor of Education) or;

•  Statement of Attainment with the SISSS00112 - Swimming and Water Safety Teacher skill set or its competencies (Perform basic water rescues SISCAQU008, Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills SISCAQU009, Instruct water safety and survival skills SISCAQU010, Instruct swimming strokes)

N.B. Accreditation includes access to the Royal Life Saving Professional Development Portal