Renew your Swimming and Water Safety Teacher licence for just $22!
NOTE: Please do not submit a renewal more than 30 days before your expiry date.
Please allow 10 business days for processing.
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Licence renewal requirements
The requalification of your Swim Teacher licence is an annual requirement. These components are from the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations:
Current CPR qualification
A copy of your current HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate. (Please note, the Resuscitation award is no longer accepted)
Find courses here:
Valid Working With Children Check
Your WWC Card is valid for three years and it is recommended you renew it at least one month prior to expiration. Apply for, or renew, your WWCC
here.
Verification of aquatic rescue ability
The following awards will be accepted for verification of your aquatic rescue ability:
Professional Development
Evidence of professional development in both water safety and teaching techniques completed in the last 12 months. Sessions completed through external organisations will be validated case by case. Certificate of completion and summary of the session/s will be requested.
Minimum PD Requirements:
Option 1: Four Online PD Sessions (free PD sessions here)
Option 2: Three Online PD Sessions AND One Half Day (4 hour) In-Person PD
Option 3: Two Online PD Sessions AND One Full Day (8 hour) In-Person PD
Option 4: Two Full Day In-Person PD Sessions (8 hours each)
Option 5: Four Half Day In-Person PD Sessions (4 hours each)
PD Certificate
Download a copy of our Swim Teacher Professional Development Certificate to assist you with your records of completed training, in-service and professional development sessions. This can then be uploaded at the time of licence renewal.
Renewal dates and expiry
| Renewal Date* |
New Expiry Date |
| Renewed within 30 days prior to expiry |
12 months from date all correct documents are received |
| Renewed within 12 months after expiry |
12 months from date all correct documents are received |
| Renewing greater than 12 months after expiry |
Please contact swimteacher@royallifesavingwa.com.au |
| *Renewal date is not the date of payment, but the date that all required documents are received. |