STA International Baby &
Pre-School
Teacher Training
Teacher Training
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STA International Baby & Pre-School Teacher Training Course
STA’s International Baby & Pre-school Teacher Training Course provides aspiring swim teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to teach swimming to children between ages 0 and 4 years old. On successful completion of the course, you will be issued with an internationally recognised STA International Baby and Pre-school Teacher Certificate, which allows you to conduct swimming lessons thereafter. No previous teaching experience is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and hold a STA membership.
The STA International Baby & Pre-school Teacher training course is the first step to begin your career as a swimming teacher for the younger children! Recognised internationally, allowing you to take your swimming teacher career around the world.
What can I do after I get my qualification?
You will be able to gain employment as a Baby and Preschool swimming teacher, teaching a range of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, 0 – 4 years old, with their accompanying adults throughout the course. You will also have access to free online support and resources, and your course resource manual will also double as a guide throughout your swimming teaching journey.
On successful completion of the course, learners will be issued with a STA International Baby and Pre-School Teacher Certificate.
On successful completion of the course, learners will:
Understand the role of a baby and pre-school teacher
- Understand and be able to plan baby and pre-school lessons
- Be able to produce a scheme of work and lesson plan
- Be able to teach baby and pre-school aquatic activities and the correct holds
- Understand and be able to evaluate a baby and pre-school lesson
- Understand the benefits of baby and pre-school swimming
- Know the hygiene and safety requirements for baby and pre-school swimming
- Understand the importance of communication within a baby and pre-school lesson
- Know the stages of child development.
Course Dates:
Duration: 5-Days
Timing: 9am to 6pm / 12pm to 9pm
Day 1: Zoom Learning, 9-6pm
Day 2-4: Practical and theory, 12-9pm
Day 5: 9-6pm, Assessment day
Location:
188-2 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 436990 (Inspire Mum & Baby)
Course Fees and Funding
5-day course: $1950 (Singaporeans/ PRs on grants up to 70%)
Grants:
SSC Singaporean/PR: $600
Skillsfuture Credit $500
NTUC Utap up to $250
Requirements
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and have a current membership of STA.
*All pre-requisites must be in place before the start of the course. Qualification certificates cannot be issued if all pre-requisites are not met before the course starts. Post course submissions will not be accepted.
Assessment
- Learners will be assessed on their theoretical knowledge and practical teaching
- Learners must correctly answer 7 out of 10 verbal questions, complete 1 lesson plan and 1 scheme of work to the satisfaction of the tutor. Throughout the course, learners will undertake practical teaching on a range of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in an adult and child setting.
- For the practical assessment, learners are required to teach a 15-minute swimming lesson to a small group in pairs. The lesson must be taught independently by the learner without prompting or guidance from the tutor.
- The course will be held over the period of 5 days, daily attendance is compulsory.