Level 2 Swimming Teacher Course
Equiping aspiring swimming teachers to effectively plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate swimming lessons independently.
TLEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification
The TLEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification is designed to equip aspiring swimming teachers with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver safe, engaging, and effective swimming lessons to individuals of all ages and abilities.
Our qualification has been developed in response to the evolving needs of the leisure industry, ensuring that participants gain the most relevant, up-to-date, and practical expertise. This qualification is ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact on swimmers’ lives while fostering water safety, skill development, and a love for the aquatic environment.
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Aligned with CIMSPA Professional Standards
As a CIMSPA Training Provider Partner, The Leisure Experts are committed to supporting the professional standards of the UK Leisure Industry. Our qualifications have been mapped by our education team against these sector standards to ensure they reflect the competencies and learning outcomes expected across nationally recognised Level 2 training programmes. This approach ensures our courses meet an equivalent level of quality, depth, and rigour to those delivered by other recognised training providers.
Course Purpose
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to teach swimming, supporting participants from the age of three upwards to learn essential swimming skills and develop competence across all four strokes. It equips learners to plan, deliver, and evaluate inclusive, safe, and progressive swimming lessons suitable for participants of various abilities.
Once qualified you will be able to effectively plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate swimming lessons independently. It also gives you the skills and confidence to provide quality, inclusive and fun swimming lessons.
What you'll cover
Assessment
Continuous assessment through evidence-based online submission covering theoretical knowledge (assignments, competency questions, lesson planning, self-evaluations, video submissions and practical assessment.
Delivery
A combination of qualification delivery methods:
- Online E-learning modules through TLE Learn Lab e-learning platform
- Face-to-face Theoretical sessions delivered in a classroom or virtually delivered through TLE Learn Lab e-learning platform
- Practical On deck sessions in the swimming pool, where learners practice teaching skills and implement safety procedures
Progression & Next Steps
Completion of the TLEQ Swimming Teacher qualification can unlock progression into practical teaching roles such as Swimming Teacher or Swimming Co-Ordinator.
If your motivation is to continue learning successful completion can unlock further specialist qualifications in disability swimming, adult and child teaching, and other advanced aquatics qualifications.
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