OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
In collaboration with the International Swim Schools Association (ISSA), Ampd participates in global conferences to provide attendees with a solid foundation in swim teaching methodologies, safety practices, and effective student engagement techniques. For information on the ISSA conference schedule and events, click here.
To see the locations we will be attending, view our event list below.
Swimming & Water Safety Teacher Course
This course is designed to enable individuals to become certified Swimming and Water Safety Teachers, equipping them to deliver Swimming professionally and Water Safety programs and services to a diverse range of people who use aquatic environments.
What Is Being Covered?
Swap the Whiteboard for the Water
Some skills simply can’t be mastered on a whiteboard. Ampd is built on the philosophy that hands-on experience is the quickest path to teaching excellence. That’s why we trade the lecture hall for the training pool. By spending the bulk of your training hours in the water, you’ll gain the practical knowledge and intuitive ‘feel’ for the pool that only comes from real-world practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ampd Swimming & Water Safety Teacher Course and when is it taking place?
The Swimming and Water Safety Teacher course is a globally recognised course, endorsed by the International Swim Schools Association. This course, being held in Cascais, Portugal on 1 May 2026, will teach:
- Water Rescue Theory: Learn to perform water rescues, ensuring the safety of swimmers in various aquatic environments.
- Lesson Planning: Develop and plan structured swimming lessons tailored to different skill levels and age groups.
- Communication Skills: Enhance communication techniques to effectively instruct and provide feedback to learners.
- Safety & Supervision Skills: Understand and implement safety procedures, including recognizing and responding to emergencies, and maintaining appropriate supervision ratios.
- Teaching Techniques: Gain the ability to teach water familiarisation, buoyancy, mobility skills, water safety, survival skills, and swimming strokes effectively.
Where is the Event being held, and will there be virtual or hybrid attendance options?
This event will be held in Cacais, Portugal. For those who cannot attend, we also have our online Swim Teacher Fundamentals course, which can be enrolled on at any time: https://ampdacademy.com.au/global-swimming-and-water-safety-course/
Is the Ampd Swim & Water Safety Teacher Course at this event internationally recognised or accredited?
Yes, this course is globally recognised and is endorsed by the International Swim Schools Association. This course is aligned with the Australian National Training Framework (NRT) to facilitate international recognition.
What topics will be covered at this Course
Upon successful completion, learners will achieve:
- SISCAQU020 – Perform water rescues
- SISCAQU023 – Plan swimming lessons
- SISCAQU024 – Teach water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
- SISCAQU025 – Teach water safety and survival skills
- SISCAQU026 – Teach swimming strokes
Who should attend this Course (owners, managers, instructors, lifeguards, or water safety advocates)?
Whilst this course is targeted at Swimming and Water Safety Teachers, we would encourage anyone within a Swim School, or passionate about Water Safety, to come along too.
What is the refund, transfer, and substitution policy for registrations?
Please refer to our refund policy here: https://ampdacademy.com.au/refund-policy/
Can I bring multiple team members from different roles to the ISSA conference?
Of course!
Will there be networking, site visits, or social events as part of the program?
The days following this course will lead into the International Swim Schools Association (ISSA)’s bi-annual Conference.
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