Swim Teacher Licencing
Renew or Apply for a Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher Licence
Apply for a New Swim Teacher Licence
To submit your licence application for a Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher qualification, follow these easy steps:
Renew your Swim Teacher Licence
If your Swim Teacher Licence is due to expire, you can renew with Royal Life Saving (for enquires about expiry dates please contact courses@royalnsw.com.au for further clarification)
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Complete the Renewal Application Form in its entirety
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Provide your licence from previous RTO (front and back) if not a RLS Swim Teacher Licence holder.
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Provide a current HLTAID009 ‐ Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) qualification
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Evidence of Professional Development of (12 x PD opportunities over 3 years) and Practical Teaching Hours (40 hours over 3 years)
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Current (paid) Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Professional Development Guidelines for Licence Renewal.
12 PD opportunities over 3 years including (but not limited to):
1 PD
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Inhouse training
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CPR
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Online learning courses
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Industry workshops
12 PD
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One day industry related conference or seminar
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One day aquatic training course
It is recommended from the GSPO to update the following qualification at least once every 3 years:
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SISCAQU020 Perform Water Rescue
Please contact swimteacher@royalnsw.com.au for further clarification on a particular PD opportunity.
Click here to view Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher Licence Insurance Policy
If you would like to obtain a Royal Life Saving Swim Teacher Licence but received your Swim Teacher Qualification/Licence from a different provider, please reach out to your local Royal Life Saving office. We can assist with licensing for external qualifications and transferring your licence.