Qualifications

** IMPORTANT NEWS **COVID-19**

All face to face courses, delivered by Scottish Swimming will continue to be postponed until the 30th September. Athough facilities will be able to open from the 14th September, operators will be working in a phased approach.

COURSES POSTPONED

We are constantly reviewing the situation and working with Course Organisers/Tutors. 

If you are currently enrolled on a course/CPD taking place prior to the 30th September, please liaise directly with your Course Organiser in the first instance. 

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Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) 

The Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) was introduced in April 2019 and is the industry standard for those who wish to teach unsupervised to groups of swimmers with a range of abilities and is essential for seeking employment as a swimming teacher. This qualification is achieved from a practically-based course and will allow you to gain the necessary skills and experience prior to progressing to an aquatics working environment. It will support your ongoing learning and development ensuring that you are fully prepared to deliver high quality lessons.

As part of the new qualification there is a pre-course module; Swim Right (mandatory) that is required to be completed prior to attending the first day of the course.

For those with an existing Level 1 or higher qualification Scottish Swimming have also developed a Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Conversion course. 

This Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification SSTQ Conversion course is suitable for candidates who have an existing Level 1 Teaching qualification or higher. Candidates will be issued with a Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) upon completion of this course. It is expected that individuals applying to do the Conversion Course will be practicing teachers with reasonable experience since becoming qualified. 

Aquatics courses/qualifications are currently available in the following areas:

  • Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) and Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ) Conversion 
  • Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Coaching Swimming
  • Levels 1 and 2 in Coaching Water Polo
  • Levels 1 and 2 in Coaching Synchronised Swimming
  • Levels 1 and 2 in Coaching Diving

Please see course syllabus details (linked to the right of this page) for full information and pre-requisites.

For further details on upcoming courses please see our Events Calendar 

Course Progression Flow Chart

Course Organiser Guide

Qualification Syllabus Details