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Candidates completing Pool Lifeguard, Technical Operations, or Swim Teacher training with Royal Life Saving in NSW, the ACT, or Tasmania must complete on-the-job practical experience that is observed and verified by an approved, registered Workplace Supervisor—a quality assurance step that ensures performance meets industry standards under someone with the right skills and knowledge.
Each course has specific requirements that the Workplace Supervisor must observe, support, and formally sign off on:
Pool Lifeguard: Confirm and sign off the components listed in the Pool Lifeguard Licence Application after the candidate demonstrates competence.
Technical Operations: Oversee and verify the components in the Technical Operations On-The-Job Assessment Workbook as the candidate completes them.
Swim Teacher: Confirm and sign off the components in the Swim Teacher Licence Application, ensuring tasks align with the Online Learning and assessment requirements.
Pre Requisites
Swim Teacher Workplace Supervisors must possess the following:
A current Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Skillset (or equivalent)
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a qualified/licenced Swim Teacher.
Responsibilities
Each course has specific requirements that the Workplace Supervisor must observe, support, and formally sign off:
Swim Teacher Workplace Supervisors must confirm and sign off the components in the Swim Teacher Licence Application, ensuring tasks align with the Online Learning and assessment requirements.
To become an approved Workplace Supervisor, applicants must complete a short application and training process:
Apply: Complete the Workplace Supervisor Application Form (including endorsee details and signatures).
Submit: Email the form and relevant qualifications/licences to nsw@royalnsw.com.au (incomplete applications will be returned unprocessed).
Complete Training: A Royal Life Saving NSW staff member will send login details for the Workplace Supervisor Online Program—on completion, you’ll receive a Workplace Supervisor Certificate.
Course Calendar
There are currently no scheduled courses for
Swim Teachers Workplace Supervisor
“Thanks for your interest in our courses. While we don’t currently have sessions scheduled, we are planning our next round soon. If you’d like, we can add you to our priority list so you’ll be the first to know when new dates open.”