How the Program Works
Certificates That Can Be Obtained:
Awareness in the water is just the beginning! S'women is MORE THAN SWIMMING! Over 95% of participants in the S'women Program are from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds; English is spoken as a second language. All S'women Instructors are not only qualified swimming teachers but are also qualified English language teachers. S'women offers a REAL CLASSROOM for REAL COMPREHENSION & REAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES!
STEP 1 REQUIRES ENROLMENT IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE S'WOMEN PROGRAM; LOOK BELOW TO SEE WHAT COULD HAPPEN NEXT!
| Qualification | Employment Opportunity | Pathway Opportunity |
| (1) Queensland Royal Life Saving Society "Swim & Survivie" Level 1, 2 & 3 | No | Yes, Progression towards obtainment of Bronze Medallion, CPR Course & First Aid Course, Aqua English Aussie Lifeguard for a Day Program |
| (2) Queensland Royal Life Saving Society Grey Medallion (Over 50's) | No |
Yes, Progression towards obtainment of: Bronze Medallion, CPR Course & First Aid Course; Aqua English Aussie Lifeguard for a Day Program |
| (3) Queensland Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion | Yes | Yes, Progression towards AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety, Aqua English Aussie Lifeguard for a Day Advanced Program, Surf Life Saving Australia Bronze Medallion |
| (4) AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety | Yes | Yes, Progression towards Fitness Certificate I, II III, IV for employment within the health and fitness industry; Businss and Swim School Administration Courses; |
| (5) AUSTSWIM Specialist Qualifications: Elderly, People with a Disability, Infants; | Yes | Aged Care; Childcare; Education; Nursing; Physiotherapy....the list is endless! |
The above pathway is an example of how learning to swim in the S'women program can provide you with the necessary tools towards employment and educational opportunity. The S'women Program under the Aqua English Project understands that English requirements are a necessity and aim to work with all S'women participants in the acquitiion of certificates and qualification under their chosen pathways.
