RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY
Royal Life saving unifies drowning prevention efforts through research, advocacy and stakeholder collaboration
EDUCATION
Royal Life saving provides water safety education for the community, to ensure everyone knows how to participate safely around water.
SWIM TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS
Royal Life Saving supports swim teachers and schools with training, resources, and national standards to deliver safe, effective, and inclusive aquatic education.
LEARN TO SWIM
Royal Life Saving’s Learn to Swim programs build vital water safety and swimming skills that help prevent drowning and support lifelong confidence in the water.
Workforce development
Royal Life Saving brings stakeholders together to unify efforts, share expertise and deliver impactful solutions.
COURSES
Royal Life Saving offers a wide range of training courses suitable for community members and all levels of aquatic industry professionals.
LIFESAVING PROGRAMS
Royal Life Saving’s programs build rescue and resuscitation skills to help individuals respond confidently in aquatic emergencies.
LIFESAVING SPORT
Royal Life Saving offers members the opportunity to participate in Pool Lifesaving Sport at all skill levels.
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This online training course provides swim teachers with the knowledge, skills, and practical strategies to effectively support students on the autism spectrum. The course explores how autism may influence learning, behaviour, and interaction with water, and equips teachers with techniques to create safe, engaging, and inclusive aquatic programs.
Key content includes:
Understanding what autism is (and what it isn’t)
Recognising strengths, interests, and learning characteristics of people on the spectrum
Exploring the relationship between autism, water, swimming, and drowning prevention
Preparing tailored lessons and programs for participants on the spectrum
Anticipating and managing behaviours in an aquatic setting
Using strategies and techniques to support lesson delivery
This course is designed for swim teachers who want to gain specialist skills in supporting students on the autism spectrum. It is ideal for teachers delivering inclusive aquatic programs and for those working within schools or community swim settings.
This course is delivered as a self-paced online module, allowing participants to complete the training at their own convenience.
There are no formal entry requirements. The course is designed for qualified Swim Teachers seeking to build specialist skills in supporting students with autism.
Learners complete interactive knowledge checks and reflection activities embedded within the module to demonstrate understanding.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
The Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO) recommend that swim teacher specialist accreditations, such as this course, are renewed every three years. Please also refer to specific industry standards and guidelines.
Course Calendar
There are currently no scheduled courses for
Swim Teaching for participants on the Autism Spectrum
“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.”