ASA Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics
Qualification summary
The aim of the qualification is to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to be able to independently teach aquatics through the planning, delivery and evaluation of a self prepared scheme of work
The Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics is an all inclusive qualification that sits as the second formally assessed qualification on the teaching qualifications pathway.
Units 1-3 are common core units to all of the Aquatic Strands (Teaching Aquatics, Diving, Swimming Coaching, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo) and have a focus on “how to teach/coach” skills and as such can be delivered to a mixture of candidates from all these strands.
Units 4 - 6 are focused on Teaching Aquatics, covering a range of technical knowledge and practical skills that will allow the teacher to be able to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of consecutive sessions within the context of a self prepared scheme of work.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
Achievement of this qualification may enable the candidate to secure employment (paid or voluntary) as a Teacher of Aquatics utilising the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS) or equivalent scheme. The qualification is the second stage in a 3 level teaching structure. The next stage for a holder of the ASA/UKCC Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics (Teacher) will be able to progress onto the ASA/UKCC Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics (Senior Teacher) available from April 2008
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08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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08.1
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Written Examination
Assessment of Units 1 - 5 is the responsibility of the Tutor/Assessor and will cover the following:
o Practical teaching through the use of observation, oral and/or written and recorded against a checklist of competence related to specific outcomes
o Theoretical knowledge through the use of a written knowledge test
o Planning, preparation and other associated tasks through the completion of the appropriate ASA/UKCC Level 2 Teacher/Coach Pack
Assessment of Unit 6 will cover the following:
o Practical teaching through the use of an observation, oral and/or written and recorded against a checklist of competence related to specific outcomes. This may also be supported by expert witness testimony.
There are 6 Units within the qualification.
Units 1 - 3 are mandatory for all aquatic disciplines
Candidates will then choose 3 additional units (from the relevant Mandatory Group) to reflect their desired pathway.
The final practical Unit in each discipline cannot be undertaken until the candidate has achieved competence in the preceding 5 Units
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Mandatory
Mandatory for all level 2 teaching qualifications (Swimming, Water Polo, Synchronised Swimming and Diving)
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Swimming
Swimming Pathway
This group represents a pathway.
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L/501/2705 - Practical Skills required of a Swimming Teacher
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A/501/2702 - Session Preparation for Swimming
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T/501/2701 - Techniques required for Swimming