Cost per person £TBC

The SEQ Level 2 Outdoor Swimming Leader Qualification has been designed for experienced outdoor swimmers who want to build on their existing outdoor swimming knowledge and skills by leading others from within the water, a group of up to eight swimmers safely and effectively in sheltered water.

You will learn about:

  • The different types of outdoor swimming environments
  • How to meet the needs of outdoor swimmers
  • Roles and responsibilities in outdoor swimming
  • The dangers associated with outdoor swimming
  • The type of equipment required for outdoor swimming
  • Key outdoor swimming skills
  • Planning for an outdoor swimming session
  • Leading an outdoor swimming session
  • Evaluating own performance as an outdoor swimming leader

By the end of this qualification, you will be able to confidently risk assess, plan, prepare and lead safe and effective outdoor swimming sessions from within the water, for groups of up to eight swimmers in sheltered water.

Qualification Time

  • 28 hours (of which 21 are face-to-face guided learning)

Entry Requirements

  • Be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the course
  • Have experience of open water swimming
  • Must be able to swim at least 800 metres continuously on their front in open water

Assessment

  • Theoretical questions
  • Location and activity specific risk assessment
  • Daily risk assessment
  • Session plan
  • Observation
  • Self-evaluation and personal development plan

This qualification is not graded. You will either pass or be referred.

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