Specifications
Qualification title: | FSBL Level 4 Diploma in Leading and Developing Teaching Swimming and Aquatic Programmes |
Qualification type: | Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education) |
Level: | 4 |
Accreditation status: | Accredited |
Credit Equivalency: | 45 |
Qualification number (RQF): | 603/1760/7 |
Progression routes: | FSBL Level 5 Diploma |
Availability: | UK and international |
Next Qualification Review date: | 30/05/2019 |
Course Overview
The Qualifications have been created to develop and reward the teachers of aquatic programmes of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the teaching sectors. We hope that centres and learners take the opportunity to learn a great deal from these programmes that will provide relevant new skills and qualities.
Units
- Principles of Leading and Managing Teaching in Swimming and Aquatic Environments
- Principles of Learning and Teaching in Swimming and Aquatic Environments
- Leading Learning and Teaching Practice in Swimming and Aquatic Environments
- Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
- Developing Customer Care Practice in an Aquatic Environment
- Leading Professional Development Practice in Swimming and Aquatic Environments
- Assess occupational competence in the work environment
- Developing Research Enquiry Practice
- Principles of Leading and Managing a Swimming Programme
Learning Outcomes
- Preparing learners to progress to a qualification in teaching swimming but at a higher level and enhancing more specific knowledge, skills, understanding and experience
- Preparing learners for lead swimming and aquatics programme in the workplace
- Supporting other employees in the workplace to become more skilled reflective practitioners
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration for the qualification
- Must hold Level 3 academic qualifications (equivalent or higher)
- Must hold the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) or Safety Training Awards (STA) Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming / Aquatics
- Must be or previously lead a learn-to-swim programme to complete the elements of the modules
- It is required that the learners would have literacy and numeracy at least Level 2 to function on this programme
- Referees from the employer (or equivalent) are positive and demonstrate teaching is recognised to be of a quality standard
- The learner must demonstrate the intellectual capability to study and ability to produce a portfolio of evidence.