ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF)

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1 ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) Qualificatin Accreditatin Number (QAN): 600/2075/1 Qualificatin specificatin fr centres

2 Abut ASA qualificatins The ASA is a leading prvider f aquatic qualificatins in England and is recgnised by emplyers fr setting the industry standard in prviding learners with the knwledge and skills t perfrm successfully within the wrkplace. As an awarding rganisatin we are recgnised and regulated by the Office f the Qualificatins and Examinatins Regulatr (Ofqual) t ffer vcatinal qualificatins. Prviding prgressin frm level 1 t level 4, we verify learners have been assessed fairly and accurately, cnfirm the necessary units have been cmpleted and certificate thse qualificatins achieved. The full list f qualificatins awarded by the ASA Awarding Bdy is available n request r can be viewed n the Register f Regulated Qualificatins using the fllwing link: Equal pprtunities The ASA fully supprts the principles f equal pprtunities and is cmmitted t satisfying these principles in all activities and published materials. A cpy f ur Diversity and Equality Plicy is available n the ASA website. Cpyright All rights reserved. The cntent f this publicatin is, unless therwise indicated, f the ASA Awarding Bdy and may nt be reprduced, translated r distributed in any frm r by any means, electrnic, mechanical, phtcpying, recrding, r therwise, withut prir permissin btained in writing frm the ASA Awarding Bdy. Publicatin Every effrt has been made t ensure that the infrmatin cntained within this publicatin was true and crrect at the time f ging t press. Hwever, ASA prducts and services are subject t cntinuus develpment and imprvement and the right is reserved t change these prducts and services frm time t time. The ASA Awarding Bdy cannt accept liability fr the lss r damage arising frm the use f infrmatin in this publicatin. The ASA Awarding Bdy SprtPark 3 Oakwd Drive Lughbrugh University LE11 3QF Tel: awardingbdy@swimming.rg Website: ASA/L2TA/2012/V1 First published in 2012 ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 2

3 Cntents Abut this publicatin... 5 Overview f the qualificatin... 6 Sectin 1: Abut the qualificatin... 7 Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit 205TA Unit 206TA Unit 207TA Unit 208TA Practical syllabus Opprtunities fr prgressin Suggested qualificatin supprt materials Sectin 2: Centre requirements Centre apprval Wrkfrce Resurces Learner entry requirements Qualificatin administratin and prcess Sectin 3: Delivering the qualificatin Initial assessment and inductin Assessment requirements Sectin 4: Appendices Appendix A - Sessin plan template Appendix B - Self-evaluatin template ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 3

4 Glssary This table gives definitins fr terms and acrnyms used in this dcument. Abbreviatin / Term Definitin Apprved Centre Als referred t as Apprved Qualificatin Delivery Centre r Training Prvider. Assessment criteria Descriptins f the requirements a learner is expected t meet t demnstrate that a learning utcme has been achieved Credit One credit equates t ten ntinal hurs f learning (QCF) GLH Guided Learning Hurs (as defined by the Skills Funding Agency) Learning utcme A statement f what a learner can be expected t knw, understand r d as a result f the prcess f learning QAN Qualificatin Accreditatin Number QCF Qualificatins and Credit Framewrk RPL Recgnitin f Prir Learning ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 4

5 Abut this publicatin Welcme t the qualificatin specificatin fr the ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF). Awarded by the ASA Awarding Bdy, this qualificatin has been designed t prvide learners with the level f knwledge and skills needed t effectively plan, prepare, deliver, mnitr and evaluate a series f aquatic teaching sessins in a safe, ethical and effective manner. Divided int fur sectins, this specificatin has been designed t prvide essential infrmatin needed t ffer the qualificatin. Sectin 1: Abut the qualificatin This sectin will prvide infrmatin that will help centres t understand what the qualificatin is abut in terms f its structure, cntent and pprtunities fr learner career prgressin. Sectin 2: Centre requirements This sectin utlines the requirements a centre must meet and adhere t in rder t deliver this qualificatin. It als prvides infrmatin regarding the qualificatins delivery and assessment and highlights the imprtance and need fr quality assurance. Sectin 3: Delivering the qualificatin This sectin utlines the prcesses frm initial enrlment nt the qualificatin, thrugh t assessment and certificatin. Sectin 4: Appendices This sectin cntains additinal dcuments that may be used within the delivery and assessment f this qualificatin. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 5

6 Overview f the qualificatin Qualificatin title: ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) Qualificatin Accreditatin Number (QAN): 600/2075/1 Ttal number f credits: 17 Guided Learning Hurs (GLH): 143 Operatinal start date: 01 January 2014 Review date: 28 February 2015 Qualificatin bjective The ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) is a vcatinal qualificatin. A vcatinal qualificatin ffers a practical learning prgramme, challenges the learner and prvides them with the skills and cnfidence needed t cntribute t a specific rle in the wrkplace. This qualificatin will prvide the learner with the knwledge, skills and techniques f teaching and enable the learner t effectively plan, prepare, deliver, mnitr and evaluate thery and practical aquatic sessins. Achievement f this qualificatin will prvide the learner with a qualificatin which is recgnised as the minimum standard, enabling the learner t teach aquatic sessins independently. This qualificatin is fr thse learners wh: Wuld like r require the next step t becme a lead teacher in the aquatic envirnment Are seeking further career prgressin within their area f wrk Are seeking t prgress twards the ASA Level 2 Diplma in Caching Learn t Swim (QCF) Assessment Learners can be assessed using a variety f assessment methds. These are inclusive f, but nt limited t: Observatin f practice Questining (written and ral) Prtfli f evidence Expert witness evidence Reflective diary Prfessinal discussin. Learner entry requirements Learners must be at least 17 years f age t register nt this qualificatin. Learners must als hld ne f the fllwing: ASA Level 1 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 6

7 Sectin 1: Abut the qualificatin Unit structure QAN: Qualificatin title: Award level: Credit value: GLH: 600/2075/1 ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) T be awarded this qualificatin the learner must achieve a ttal f 17 credits. Please nte: Units 201, 202 and 204 are generic units acrss all level 2 disciplines. The ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) is made up f the fllwing units: Unit: Unit title: Reference number: Credit value: 201 Understanding the fundamentals f caching sprt J/601/ Unit level: Understanding hw t develp participants thrugh caching sprt Understanding the fundamentals f child develpment in aquatics Understanding the principles f safe and equitable caching practice Y/601/ D/504/ M/601/ TA Plan a series f aquatic teaching sessins M/503/ TA Prepare the aquatic teaching envirnment T/503/ TA Deliver a series f aquatic teaching sessins A/503/ TA Mnitr and evaluate aquatic teaching sessins F/503/ Each unit is divided int Learning Outcmes. These are defined as A statement f what a learner can be expected t knw, understand r d as a result f the prcess f learning (Guidelines fr writing credit based units fr assessment fr the Qualificatins and Credit Framewrk, 2010, Versin 4). These learning utcmes are divided int Assessment Criteria. These are defined as Descriptins f the requirements a learner is expected t meet t demnstrate that a learning utcme has been achieved (Guidelines fr writing credit based units fr assessment fr the Qualificatins and Credit Framewrk, 2010, Versin 4). In rder t achieve a unit the learner must meet all f the assessment criteria. In rder t achieve the full qualificatin learners must cmplete and achieve all f the relevant units f this qualificatin. The detail f each unit s requirements can be fund in the unit specificatins and als fund n the Register f Regulated Qualificatins: ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 7

8 Unit 201 Unit title: Understanding the fundamentals f caching sprt Reference number: J/601/2101 Credit value: 3 GLH: 22 Unit aim: Learning utcmes The learner will: The purpse f this unit is t enable the learner t understand the fundamentals f the caching prcess frm the rle f the cach t the caching prcess. It als develps the learners understanding f learning styles and behaviural management, as well as the need fr reflectin after teaching / caching a sessin. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Describe hw t develp and maintain psitive relatinships with and between participant(s) 1. Understand the rle f a cach 1.2 Explain the imprtance f psitively prmting the rle f fficials in cmpetitin 1.3 Define what is acceptable in terms f a cach : participant relatinship 2.1 Describe the stages and cmpnents f the caching prcess 2.2 Explain hw individual caching sessins supprt the aims f the wider caching prgramme 2. Understand the caching prcess 2.3 Explain the prcess f setting SMART gals/bjectives 2.4 Explain hw the physical and psychlgical capabilities f participant(s) will influence the cntent and structure f the sessin 2.5 Explain hw t balance instructin, facilitatin, and demnstratin within sessins 3. Understand participant(s) learning styles 3.1 Outline different learning styles and needs 3.2 Describe the difference between the ways that adults and children learn 4.1 Identify the principles f psitive behaviur management 4.2 Describe hw t develp a behaviur management strategy fr caching sessins 4. Understand behaviur management 4.3 Explain the imprtance f fair and cnsistent behaviur management 4.4 Identify the types f behaviur by participant(s) and thers that may cause emtinal distress 4.5 Explain hw t respnd as a cach t behaviur by participant(s) that may cause emtinal distress 4.6 Describe hw t respnd t discriminatry behaviur 4.7 Describe the prcedures t be fllwed if a participant wants t cmplain abut discriminatin ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 8

9 Assessment requirements: Learners will be required t demnstrate their knwledge and understanding assciated with this unit. Evidence may be generated thrugh a variety f assessment methds inclusive f, but nt limited t questining (written and / r ral), prfessinal discussin, assignments r thrugh practical bservatin. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 9

10 Unit 202 Unit title: Understanding hw t develp participants thrugh caching sprt Reference number: Y/601/2104 Credit value: 2 GLH: 12 Unit aim: Learning utcmes The learner will: The purpse f this unit is t enable the learner t understand the principals f planning teaching / caching activities. This will als enable the learner t understand the principles f skill develpment, identifying hw the different stages f develpment may impact n a caching sessin. This unit als investigates the principals f evaluating teaching / caching sessins. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 List a range f caching styles 1. Understand the principles f planning caching sessins 2. Understand the principles f skill develpment thrugh caching sessins 1.2 Explain the use f different caching styles 1.3 Describe hw fun and enjyment in caching sessins can impact n learning Describe hw caching sessins might be adapted as a result f unfreseen changes t the caching envirnment r participant(s) needs Define: skill crdinatin mtr skill learning skill acquisitin skill retentin skill transfer 2.2 Identify factrs that affect the develpment f participant(s) skills in sprt 2.3 Identify methds t supprt participant develpment 2.4 Identify surces f feedback which will supprt participant(s) develpment 2.5 Explain the imprtance f gaining feedback frm participant(s) 3. Understand hw the stages f participant(s) develpment impact n their caching 3.1 Describe the prgressive stages f develpment thrugh maturity 3.2 Identify hw the participant(s) stage f develpment affects the cntent f caching sessins 3.3 Identify hw participant(s) stage f develpment impacts n the caching envirnment 3.4 Identify what influence training and cmpetitin have thrughut the different stages f develpment 4.1 Explain the principles f evaluating caching sessins 4. Understand the principles f evaluatin in caching Identify types f infrmatin that can be gathered t mnitr participant(s) develpment and learning Explain hw the feedback frm participant(s) and thers shuld impact n future caching practice Describe hw t develp and recrd a persnal actin plan t imprve wn caching practice, including highlighting pprtunities fr cntinuus prfessinal develpment ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 10

11 Assessment requirements: Learners will be required t demnstrate their knwledge and understanding assciated with this unit. Evidence may be generated thrugh a variety f assessment methds inclusive f, but nt limited t questining (written and / r ral), prfessinal discussin, assignments r thrugh practical bservatin. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 11

12 Unit Unit title: Understanding the fundamentals f child develpment in aquatics Reference number: D/504/8463 Credit value: 2 GLH: 16 Unit aim: Learning utcmes The learner will: The purpse f this unit is t enable the learner t understand the basic principals f child develpment. It will als cver the principles f the Learn t Swim framewrk, allwing the learner t understand each f the stages within the framewrk. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Identify the strands f child develpment 1. Understand basic child develpment 1.2 Identify the stages f child develpment 1.3 Describe the signs f child develpment 1.4 Identify cnditins which wuld have an adverse effect n child develpment 2.1 Identify the five key stages f the swimmer develpment pathway 2. Understand the basic principles f the swimmer develpment pathway 2.2 Explain the cncept f the swimmer pathway 2.3 Explain the key utcmes f the fundamentals stage f the swimmer pathway 2.4 Explain the key utcmes f the Swim Skills stage f the swimmer pathway 2.5 Explain the links between child develpment and the swimmer develpment pathway 3.1 Explain the aims f the Learn t Swim framewrk 3. Understand the principles f the Learn t Swim framewrk 3.2 Explain the principles f the fundamental stages f the Learn t Swim framewrk 3.3 Explain the limitatins f the swimming teachers rle in relatin t Learn t Swim framewrk Explain the links between the Learn t Swim framewrk and the swimmer develpment pathway Identify apprpriate pprtunities fr a swimmer t cntinue t learn and participate in aquatics 4.1 Explain the imprtance f adequate nutritin 4.2 Explain the imprtance f adequate hydratin 4. Understand the principles f healthy living 4.3 Explain the imprtance f prmting a healthy lifestyle t children including: daily exercise/play weight management wellness 4.4 Describe ways t encurage the maintenance f a healthy lifestyle t children 4.5 Identify hw t refer children t relevant health prfessinals and ther surces f infrmatin relating t living a healthy lifestyle ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 12

13 Assessment requirements: Learners will be required t demnstrate their knwledge and understanding assciated with this unit. Evidence may be generated thrugh a variety f assessment methds inclusive f, but nt limited t questining (written and / r ral), prfessinal discussin, assignments r thrugh practical bservatin. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 13

14 Unit 204 Unit title: Understanding the principles f safe and equitable caching practice Reference number: M/601/2108 Credit value: 2 GLH: 13 Unit aim: Learning utcmes The learner will: The purpse f this unit is t enable the learner t understand hw t ensure the safety f participants during a teaching / caching sessin, taking int accunt effective planning f sessins and checking the safe functinality f equipment. This unit als cvers equitable caching. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Describe the health and safety requirements that are relevant t planned sprt-specific activities and cmpetitin 1.2 Explain hw t plan fr cntingencies t caching sessins as a result f external influences 1. Understand hw t ensure participant(s) safety during sprt-specific caching sessins 1.3 Explain hw t implement cntingencies t caching sessins as a result f external influences 1.4 Explain hw t interpret and cmmunicate the rules/regulatins f the sprt/activity t participant(s) 1.5 Describe the cach s duty f care respnsibilities fr participant(s), including children 1.6 Describe the fllwing requirements fr ensuring the prtectin f children frm abuse: legal requirements sprt-specific requirements 1.7 Describe the insurance requirements n a cach perating in a caching envirnment 2.1 Describe the fllwing requirements impacting n equitable caching: legal requirements sprt-specific requirements 2. Understand hw t ensure equitable caching f sprtspecific activities 2.2 Explain hw sprt-specific Cdes f Practice fr caching impact n caching behaviur 2.3 Describe methds t minimise barriers t participant develpment Explain what infrmatin is required in rder t prvide apprpriate and safe pprtunities fr disabled participant(s) and specific ppulatins Describe the nature f impairments and hw their implicatins may affect aspects f the caching prcess Assessment requirements: Learners will be required t demnstrate their knwledge and understanding assciated with this unit. Evidence may be generated thrugh a variety f assessment methds inclusive f, but nt limited t questining (written and / r ral), prfessinal discussin, assignments r thrugh practical bservatin. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 14

15 Unit 205TA Unit title: Plan a series f aquatic teaching sessins Reference number: M/503/1831 Credit value: 2 GLH: 20 Unit aim: Learning utcmes The learner will: 1. Be able t review participant(s) needs fr a series f caching sessins The purpse f this unit is t enable the learner t demnstrate hw t plan a series f aquatic activities, taking int accunt participants needs and identifying sufficient resurces. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Cllect accurate and up-t-date infrmatin relevant t the participant(s) and the series f sessins 1.2 Maintain cnfidential infrmatin apprpriately 1.3 Use the cllected infrmatin t identify participant(s) needs 1.4 Identify hw participant(s) needs may impact n the sessins 1.5 Identify the verall aims fr the series f caching sessins 1.6 Refer participant(s) whse needs cannt be met t a cmpetent persn r agency 2. Be able t prduce a series f caching sessin plans Identify the gals fr each sessin in the series, that meet the needs f the participant(s) and the grup Develp caching sessin plans which are cnsistent with wn level f technical knwledge and cmpetence Identify caching activities and styles that will mtivate the participant(s) and achieve planned gals, fr each sessin in the series 2.4 Ensure plans include realistic timings, sequences, intensity and duratin f activity 2.5 Ensure plans allw fr a balance f instructin, activity and discussin 2.6 Identify resurces required fr each sessin 2.7 Ensure plans are cnsistent with accepted gd practice fr the sprt r activity 3. Be able t plan the evaluatin f a series f caching sessins 3.1 Identify the infrmatin required t evaluate the series f caching sessins 3.2 Identify hw and when the infrmatin will be cllected 3.3 Identify thers wh may be able t cntribute t the evaluatin ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 15

16 Assessment requirements: T cmplete this unit learners are required t evidence: The prductin f a minimum f six teaching sessin plans fr aquatics, fur f which must be linked and prgressive. The planned sessins must be f a minimum f 30 minutes in duratin. All sessins must be drawn frm the level 2 technical syllabus develped fr aquatics. Guidance: Appendix A is an example f a sessin plan template that may be used twards achievement f assessment criteria within this unit. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 16

17 Unit 206TA Unit title: Prepare the aquatic teaching envirnment Reference Number: T/503/1832 Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 Unit aim: Learning utcmes The learner will: The purpse f this unit is t enable the learner t demnstrate hw t prepare the envirnment fr a series f aquatic activities, identifying and minimising any risks. This unit will als fcus n establishing and maintaining wrking relatinships, as well as safeguarding prcedures. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Ensure that the identified resurces meet the requirements f the sprt r activity 1. Be able t prepare resurces fr the caching sessin 1.2 Handle equipment safely 1.3 Set up equipment accrding t the sessin plan 1.4 Ensure the caching envirnment is safe, apprpriate and cnducive t learning fr all participant(s) 1.5 Ensure everyne invlved in the sessin has the infrmatin they need t participate 2.1 Identify existing risk assessments fr: the activities the resurces the participant(s) 2. Be able t assess and minimise risks befre the sessin 2.2 Identify pssible hazards 2.3 Assess the risk that identified hazards present, including likelihd f ccurrence and severity 2.4 Assess hw t minimise the identified risks Identify a cmpetent persn wh can advise if there are hazards r risks utside f wn level f cmpetence t assess Cmply with infrmatin in the nrmal perating prcedures fr the envirnment where the sessin will take place 3.1 Establish effective rapprt with participant(s) and ther peple invlved in the sessin 3. Be able t establish and maintain wrking relatinships 3.2 Cmmunicate effectively with participant(s) and ther peple 3.3 Give participant(s) and ther peple time, attentin and supprt relevant t their needs 3.4 Manage participant behaviur and any cnflict 3.5 Ensure wrking relatinships take accunt f equality and diversity and are in line with relevant cdes f practice ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 17

18 Learning utcmes The learner will: Assessment criteria The learner can: 4.1 Fllw the relevant prcedures fr safeguarding children and vulnerable adults 4. Be able t safeguard and prtect children and vulnerable adults 4.2 Fllw the relevant prcedures fr prtecting self frm accusatins 4.3 Identify pssible signs f abuse 4.4 Fllw prcedures fr recrding and reprting cncerns abut the welfare f children and vulnerable adults 4.5 Maintain cnfidentiality as apprpriate Assessment requirements: T cmplete this unit learners are required as a minimum t evidence: The preparatin fr all teaching envirnments used t deliver each f the six teaching sessins fr aquatics. All sessins must be drawn frm the level 2 technical syllabus develped fr aquatics. Other assessment methds, fr example questining r prfessinal discussin, may be used t assess the learner s ability where evidence has nt been bserved. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hwever, ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 18

19 Unit 207TA Unit title: Deliver a series f aquatic teaching sessins Reference Number: A/503/1833 Credit Value: 2 GLH: 20 Unit aim: Learning utcmes The learner will: The purpse f this unit is t enable the learner t demnstrate the skills and knwledge gained frm the thery aspects f this qualificatin and put these int practice thrugh cnducting a series f teaching activities in an aquatic envirnment. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Meet the participant(s) punctually 1.2 Ensure participant(s) are made t feel welcme and at ease 1.3 Recrd attendance in line with relevant prcedures 1. Be able t prepare participant(s) fr caching sessins 1.4 Ensure participant(s) are at a level f experience, ability and physical readiness t participate safely 1.5 Ensure participant(s) have the crrect clthing and equipment 1.6 Establish behaviur rules fr the sessin 1.7 Deliver warm up activities apprpriate t the participant(s) and sessin 1.8 Ensure participant(s) are aware f the gals f the sessin 2.1 Prvide clear infrmatin t participant(s) abut the planned activities 2.2 Ensure activities maximise participant(s) learning in line with the participant(s) gals 2. Be able t deliver caching sessins Prvide technically crrect explanatins and demnstratins apprpriate t participant(s) needs and level f experience Use methds fr mtivating participant(s) apprpriate t their needs and in line with accepted gd practice 2.5 Ensure all participant(s) have the pprtunity t take part in activities 2.6 Deliver sessins at a pace apprpriate t the participant(s) needs 2.7 Carry ut emergency prcedures when apprpriate 3. Be able t develp participant(s) perfrmance Review participant(s) perfrmance with regards t: strengths 3.1 weaknesses areas fr imprvement 3.2 Use apprpriate caching methds and practice 3.3 Prvide feedback t participant(s) during the sessin t help participant(s) achieve their gals 3.4 Adapt sessins t respnd t the participant(s) changing needs 3.5 Prvide pprtunities fr participant(s) t reflect n their learning and apply their reflectins t their perfrmance 3.6 Encurage participant(s) t take respnsibility fr their wn learning ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 19

20 Learning utcmes The learner will: Assessment criteria The learner can: 4.1 Ensure there is sufficient time t cnclude the sessin 4.2 Encurage participant(s) t give feedback 4.3 Prvide feedback t participant(s) n their perfrmance relating t their gals 4. Be able t cnclude caching sessins 4.4 Deliver cl dwn activities apprpriate t the participant(s) and sessin 4.5 Prvide infrmatin t participant(s) abut future sessins 4.6 Ensure participant(s) depart frm the sessin safely 4.7 Fllw prcedures fr checking and dealing with equipment used 4.8 Ensure the caching envirnment is left in a cnditin fit fr future use Assessment requirements: T cmplete this unit learners are required as a minimum t evidence: The delivery f six teaching sessin plans fr aquatics, fur f which must be linked and prgressive. The planned sessins must be f a minimum f 30 minutes in duratin. The delivery f a minimum f tw aquatic teaching sessins, which must be bserved by an apprpriately qualified Assessr. All sessins must be drawn frm the level 2 technical syllabus develped fr aquatics. Other assessment methds, fr example questining r prfessinal discussin, may be used t assess the learner s ability where evidence has nt been bserved. There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence fr all the assessment criteria. Hwever, ne piece f evidence may be used t meet the requirements f mre than ne learning utcme r assessment criterin. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 20

21 Unit 208TA Unit title: Mnitr and evaluate aquatic teaching sessins Reference number: F/503/1834 Credit value: 2 GLH: 20 Unit aim: Learning utcmes The learner will: The aim f this unit is t enable the learner t mnitr participant prgress ver a series f aquatic activities, prducing actin plans where necessary t ensure gals are met. This unit will als fcus n self-evaluatin by reviewing previus sessins and feedback frm thers t identify areas fr develpment. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Carry ut participant evaluatins accrding t the sessin evaluatin plan 1.2 Invlve all participant(s) in evaluating their perfrmance 1. Be able t evaluate participant perfrmance 1.3 Review participant(s) perfrmance 1.4 Measure participant(s) prgress against planned gals 1.5 Prvide feedback t participant(s) 1.6 Prduce an actin plan t prgress r adapt participant(s) gals 1.7 Recrd evaluatins fr future reference 2.1 Carry ut sessin evaluatins accrding t the sessin evaluatin plan 2. Be able t evaluate caching sessins 2.2 Use feedback frm participant(s) and ther peple invlved in the sessin t evaluate the sessin 2.3 Cmpare utcmes and feedback t the sessin gals 2.4 Identify the effectiveness f the activities, and sessin verall 2.5 Identify the effectiveness f wn management f the sessin, including Health and Safety and welfare issues 2.6 Discuss evaluatins with an apprpriate clleague fr additinal feedback 2.7 Recrd evaluatins fr future reference 3.1 Review evaluatins f previus sessins and feedback frm relevant clleagues 3.2 Ensure wn knwledge is up-t-date with current develpments in chsen sprt r activity 3. Be able t evaluate caching sessins 3.3 Ensure wn knwledge is up-t-date with current develpments in caching practice 3.4 Identify areas fr develpment f wn caching practice 3.5 Prduce a persnal actin plan t develp wn caching practice 3.6 Take part in develpment activities identified in persnal actin plan 3.7 Review prgress against persnal actin plan regularly and update accrdingly ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 21

22 Assessment requirements: This unit requires learners t reflect n the practical teaching sessins, taking int accunt feedback frm thers, as well as self-evaluating wn perfrmance. T cmplete this unit learners are required as a minimum t evidence: The evaluatin f six teaching sessin plans fr aquatics, including the effectiveness f the fur linked and prgressive sessins. All sessins must be drawn frm the level 2 technical syllabus develped fr aquatics. Guidance: Appendix B is an example f a self-evaluatin frm that may be used twards achievement f the assessment criteria within this unit. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 22

23 Practical syllabus Practical skills Teaching lng term athlete develpment (LTAD) fr swimming. Cmpnents Demnstrate the teaching f aquatic sessins incrprating the principles f bth: * Fundamentals * Skill develpment Demnstrate thrugh their teaching the impact f LTAD n the teaching prcess and the use f participant referral. Teach thrugh the swimmer develpment pathway Demnstrate the teaching f aquatic sessins incrprating the cre skills (swimming essentials) including all f: * Aquatic breathing * Streamlining * Balance * Buyancy * Rtatin * Orientatin * Crdinatin * Sculling * Basic dive frm the side (plunge dive) Teach the cre aquatic skills Demnstrate the teaching f the cre aquatic skills thrugh sessins incrprating the principles belw: * Whle part whle * Part-whle * BLABT (bdy psitin, leg actin, arm actin, breathing, timing/crdinatin) Teach sessins including practices and prgressins f the fur main cmpetitive strkes Teach swimming technique in rder t imprve perfrmance based n age, capability and cnfidence Teaching the technical aspects f swimming in relatin t travel Demnstrate the teaching f all fur cmpetitive strkes: * Frnt crawl * Backstrke * Breaststrke * Butterfly Demnstrate the teaching f aquatic sessins incrprating apprpriate methds fr changes and adjustments inclusive f all f the fllwing: * Guided discvery * Variatin * Adaptatin * Crrective actin Demnstrate the teaching f aquatic sessins incrprating travel inclusive f all f the fllwing: * Frnt crawl * Backstrke * Breaststrke * Butterfly ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 23

24 Teaching psitive transfer f skills Demnstrate the teaching f aquatic sessins incrprating psitive transfer f skill including all f the fllwing: * Rtatin int surface dive * Streamlining int transitin ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 24

25 Opprtunities fr prgressin On cmpletin f the ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF), there are a number f prgressin pprtunities available t learners. They can: Wrk as a Teacher in an apprpriate envirnment t develp their experience and knwledge within teaching aquatics Register nt the ASA Level 2 Diplma in Caching Learn t Swim (QCF) Pursue anther ASA level 2 qualificatin in anther discipline such as Caching Swimming, Diving, Water Pl r Synchrnised Swimming. This is subject t attainment f the level 1 award in the relevant discipline. Attend additinal training pprtunities as detailed within the ASA CPD directry t ensure knwledge and skills remain current. Suggested qualificatin supprt materials The fllwing texts have been suggested as further reading fr this qualificatin. Please nte, this list is nt exhaustive, therefre yu and yur wrkfrce shuld direct learners t any additinal text they may find relevant that will enhance their learning and assist them with the attainment f this qualificatin. Intrductry texts ASA (2011) Jurney Thrugh Aquatics: NPTS Parents Guide. ASA ASA Natinal Plan fr Teaching Swimming (NPTS). Swimming Times Publicatins Ltd ASA Natinal Plan fr Teaching Swimming (NPTS) Games Pack. Swimming Times Publicatins Ltd Earl, C (2004) Hw t Cach Children in Sprt (Caching Essentials). Cachwise Ltd (ISBN-10: ) Grange, J and Grdn, R (2004) The Swimmer Pathway, Lng Term Athlete Develpment. ASA Hggarth, L (1998) Swimming Teacher and Caching: Level 2. Swimming Times Publicatins Ltd (ISBN-10: ) Nble, J and Cregeen, A (2009) Swimming Games and Activities: Fr Parents and Teachers. A&C Black Publishers Ltd (ISBN-10: ) Sneyd, S (2006) Hw t Cach Sprts Safely. Cachwise Business Slutins/The Natinal Caching Fundatin (ISBN-10: ) Staffrd, I (2005) Caching fr Lng Term Athlete Develpment: T Imprve Participatin & Perfrmance in Sprt. Cachwise Business Slutins n behalf f Sprts Cach UK (ISBN-10: ) YMCA (1999) Teaching Swimming Fundamentals (YMCA Swim Lessns). Human Kinetics Publishers ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 25

26 Sectin 2: Centre requirements Centre apprval Only ASA apprved rganisatins can ffer ASA qualificatins. Thse rganisatins apprved t deliver ASA qualificatins n behalf f the ASA Awarding Bdy, are referred t as Apprved Centres. Organisatins withut ASA apprval Thse rganisatins that wish t ffer ASA qualificatins but d nt have apprval t d s will need t apply t the ASA Awarding Bdy. When an rganisatin applies fr apprval t becme an ASA Apprved Centre and ffer ASA qualificatins they are required t enter int an accreditatin agreement. The accreditatin agreement is a frmal cmmitment by the centre t meet all the requirements f the qualificatin specificatin(s) and ther cnditins as identified by the ASA Awarding Bdy. Sanctins may be applied if centres d nt cmply with the agreement. T becme an ASA Apprved Centre, rganisatins will be required t meet a set f quality standards and eligibility criteria. This is knwn as the centre apprval prcess. T ffer ASA qualificatins such as the ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) qualificatin, rganisatins will need t seek apprval t d s. This is knwn as the qualificatin apprval prcess. Althugh bth prcesses cnsist f separate applicatins, it is recmmended that rganisatins apply fr bth centre and qualificatin apprval within the same applicatin. Full details f the prcesses, alng with the applicatin frms fr centre and qualificatin apprval are available within Prviding ASA Qualificatins A Guide t Centre and Qualificatin Apprval. This dcument is available fr dwnlad thrugh the ASA website r may be btained by cntacting a member f the ASA Awarding Bdy team. Centres with ASA apprval Thse rganisatins already accredited as an ASA Apprved Centre will need t gain qualificatin apprval, if nt already apprved t ffer the ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) qualificatin. Infrmatin abut the qualificatins apprval prcess is available within Prviding ASA Qualificatins A Guide t Centre and Qualificatin Apprval. Centres shuld familiarise themselves with the structure, cntent and assessment requirements f this qualificatin prir t planning the learning prgramme. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 26

27 Wrkfrce In rder t deliver, assess and quality assure (internally verify) this qualificatin, it is imprtant fr centres t have and utilise its resurces effectively. In ther wrds, have the right peple in the right place at the right time. An awareness and understanding f the aquatics industry is essential. The persnnel (ften called Tutrs r Assessrs) delivering / assessing the ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) qualificatin shuld: Hld a current ASA tutr license Hld the ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (Tutrs / Assessrs will nly be permitted t deliver and assess fr qualificatins which they have apprpriate expertise and credentials) Hld a relevant assessment qualificatin such as D32/D33, A1, IAPS r CAVA Hld a relevant teaching qualificatin e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelng Learning Sectr (CTLLS), Diplma in Teaching in the Lifelng Learning Sectr (DTLLS), NVQ in Learning and Develpment r ther teaching qualificatins as per the SVUK tariff Have excellent interpersnal skills Be able t cmmunicate effectively with learners. Individuals wh d nt meet the abve criteria fr Tutrs / Assessrs, and mre imprtantly, d nt hld the required qualificatins, are nt permitted t deliver nr assess this qualificatin. Individuals wishing t becme an ASA Tutr / Assessr will need t cntact tutrtraining@swimming.rg fr further infrmatin abut the prcess. Tutrs (including assessment functin) The rle f the ASA Tutr is t plan and deliver an apprpriate learning prgramme f activities that develps the learners skills, knwledge and understanding f teaching in an aquatic envirnment. The Tutr must allw learners t apply their knwledge thrugh practical applicatin and finally prepare them apprpriately fr assessment. Assessrs Observatins f learners delivering an aquatic sessin must be cnducted by an Assessr. The rle f the Assessr is t assess the learners perfrmance and t check if the assessment criteria f the qualificatin have been met. Assessrs may nly assess learners in their acknwledged area f technical and ccupatinal expertise; therefre individuals assessing the ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) qualificatin are required t meet the abve criteria. Please nte: The same persn can be a Tutr and an Assessr as lng as they meet the requirements set ut abve. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 27

28 Internal Verifiers The rle f the Internal Verifier is t mnitr the assessments invlved within the qualificatin t ensure accuracy and cnsistency f activities and assessment decisins. The Internal Verifier can als prvide supprt and guidance t Assessrs f the qualificatin. Individuals internally verifying the ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) qualificatin are required t meet the fllwing specific criteria fr the rle: Be a hlder f an apprpriate verifiers qualificatin (such as D34, V1 r L4 IQA qualificatin 2010 nwards), and Have current experience f cnducting internal quality assurance prcedures. Please nte: Internal Verifiers cannt quality assure their wn assessments. Centres may have further criteria and persnnel requirements in additin t the abve. The cnditins stated are the minimum requirements individuals must meet in rder t fulfil the rle(s) f Tutr, Assessr r Internal Verifier. Cntinuing Prfessinal Develpment (CPD) Centres are expected t supprt their wrkfrce by ensuring their knwledge remains current, they demnstrate best practice in delivery, mentring, training, assessment and verificatin, and that they take int accunt any natinal r legislative develpments. These may include: bservatin and evaluatin f ther staff within the delivery team, supervisin, prfessinal discussin, standardisatin events, case reviews, research, reflective practice, mentring and attendance at cnferences. Further pprtunities fr CPD may be fund n the ASA CPD directry n the ASA website. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 28

29 Resurces Centres are respnsible fr ensuring the learning envirnments selected are apprpriate fr use in the delivery and assessment f this qualificatin. Training rm Apprpriate rms are required fr the delivery f theretical aspects f this qualificatin and shuld be large enugh t accmmdate the number f learners expected. The rm shuld have gd use f natural light, have minimal ambient nise and apprpriate temperature cntrl t prvide a cmfrtable learning envirnment. There shuld be adequate tables and chairs fr learners t be able t sit cmfrtably and undertake written wrk. Learners shuld be able t access refreshments. If it is nt pssible t prvide these facilities n site it must be clearly stated in the infrmatin prvided t the learner by the centre. The equipment needed, as a minimum, shuld be inclusive f: Flip charts (minimum f tw) with paper and pens (nt yellw) OHP/ data prjectr and prjectin screen Access t internet cnnectin Participants needed fr practical aspects f delivery shuld als be cnsidered. The ASA Awarding Bdy requires the fllwing: Participant requirements Participant : Learner rati: x 8 participants per learner Participant ability: Stages 1-7 f the Learn t Swim framewrk r equivalent Pl characteristics Measurements may be in metric r imperial. Any variatin in respect f the stated minimum depths must be clearly stated and the ASA Awarding Bdy infrmed accrdingly. Where the minimum stated depth is nt available this shuld be discussed with the ASA Awarding Bdy. Water depth: Shallw end requirement - between 0.75m 1.1m Deep end requirement - minimum f 1.8m Size: 12m x 6m ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 29

30 Learner entry requirements The ASA Awarding Bdy s plicy regarding access t its qualificatins is that: They shuld be available t everyne wh is capable f reaching the required standards They shuld be free frm any barriers that restrict access and prgressin There shuld be equal pprtunities fr all wishing t access the qualificatins. Centres are required t recruit learners t this qualificatin with integrity. This will include ensuring learners have apprpriate infrmatin and advice abut the qualificatin and that the qualificatin will meet their needs. Recruitment Learners shuld nt be entered fr a qualificatin f the same type, cntent and level as that f a qualificatin they already hld. Age restrictins Learners are must be at least 17 years f age t register nt this qualificatin. Learners must als hld ne f the fllwing: ASA Level 1 Award in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) - January 2011 nwards ASA UKCC Level 1 Certificate fr Teaching Aquatics ASA Level 1 Certificate fr Teaching Swimming pst 2002 ASA Assistant Teacher Certificate (Teaching Aquatics) pst Sept 1994 NCTP Mdule 1 and 2 and QTS status and/r HLTA Please nte: Learners and centres shuld be aware f regulatins affecting thse wh deal with children, yung peple and vulnerable adults. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 30

31 Qualificatin administratin and prcess Full details f the ASA Awarding Bdy s administrative prcedures fr this qualificatin are prvided within Prviding ASA Qualificatins Apprved Centre Handbk. This infrmatin includes details n: Registratin prcedures Fees Claiming certificatin. Centres shuld be aware f the time cnstraints regarding registratin and certificatin perids fr ASA qualificatins, as specified n the ASA website. Centres shuld fllw all administrative guidance carefully, particularly nting that fees, registratin and certificate end dates fr the qualificatin are subject t change. Registratin Learners must be registered prir t the start date f their learning prgramme. Centres shuld submit registratins using the Learner Registratin Frm t the relevant Qualificatin and Accreditatin Administratr within the ASA Awarding Bdy. Fllwing registratin, an will be issued by the ASA Awarding Bdy t the centre. This will cnfirm the Learner Registratin Frm has been received and prcessed. If there are any prblems in the registratin prcess, these will be identified and cmmunicated t the centre and will be required t be acted upn immediately. Certificatin When all assessments fr the qualificatin have been passed by the Tutr / Assessr and internally verified (externally verified prir t first certificatin claim, selected fr sampling r fllwing sanctins), learner results shuld be submitted t the ASA Awarding Bdy via cmpletin f the Learner Achievement Summary Frm. Learners successfully achieving all assessments fr this qualificatin will be issued with the ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF). The qualificatin title, alng with the QCF qualificatin accreditatin number and unit titles will appear n the certificates. Learners will need t be made aware f this when they are recruited by the centre and registered with the ASA Awarding Bdy. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 31

32 Sectin 3: Delivering the qualificatin Initial assessment and inductin Initial assessment An initial assessment f each learner wishing t register nt this qualificatin shuld be made prir t the start f their learning prgramme. The purpse f cnducting an initial assessment fr every learner is t: Recgnise any prir learning relevant t the qualificatin Identify any supprt needs including literacy, language, numeracy and ICT skills Understand the aspiratins f the learner and their lng-term plan. The frmat and cntent f this assessment is the decisin and respnsibility f the centre. Frm this assessment the results shuld identify what supprt the centre needs t prvide r what training is required further by the learner t enable them t pursue the qualificatin. Any supprt r guidance prvided shuld be recrded within the learners individual learning prgramme. Inductin All learners shuld receive an apprpriate inductin t the prgramme t ensure they understand the requirements f the qualificatin, their respnsibilities as learners and what they shuld expect frm the Tutr and centre. Infrmatin abut the requirements f the qualificatin and the respnsibilities f the learner and centre are utlined in the supprting resurces fr this qualificatin. Learners shuld be signpsted t this infrmatin and the inductin shuld utilise this resurce. It is the centres respnsibility t ensure learners have access t adequate learning resurces (e.g. publicatins, ICT, learning technlgy) t supprt them whilst wrking twards achievement f this qualificatin. Registratin perid The perid f registratin fr this qualificatin is 18 mnths and will start frm the first day (start date) f the scheduled learning prgramme. It is expected that within these 18 mnths, learners will cmplete all aspects f the qualificatin and an applicatin fr certificatin will be made by the centre. If an extensin t registratin is required the centre shuld cntact the ASA Awarding Bdy t request this. Each applicatin will be reviewed n a case by case basis and the learners registratin, if apprved, culd be extended fr up t six mnths. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 32

33 Access arrangements and special cnsideratins The ASA Awarding Bdy s plicy n access arrangements and special cnsideratins fr ASA qualificatins aims t enhance access t the qualificatins fr learners with disabilities and ther difficulties (as defined by the 1995 Disability Discriminatin Act and the amendments t the Act) withut cmprmising the assessment f skills, knwledge, understanding r cmpetence. Further details are prvided in the Reasnable Adjustments and Special Cnsideratins Plicy fr ASA qualificatins, which can be fund n the ASA website. Learning prgrammes The ASA Awarding Bdy will nt direct centres n hw they shuld deliver this qualificatin. It is at the centres discretin as t hw delivery f this qualificatin is managed. As lng as the requirements f the qualificatin can be met, centres have the flexibility t deliver this qualificatin in whatever way, and in as many hurs, as they deem apprpriate. When planning the learning prgramme centres must ensure the learning prgramme meets the needs and capabilities f the learner and als the learning utcmes and assessment criteria f the qualificatin. There is n requirement t deliver the units f this qualificatin in the rder they appear within the structure r within this specificatin; the qualificatin can be delivered hlistically. Therefre, as lng as centres plan an apprpriate learning prgramme that meets the qualificatin requirements as identified in the specificatin, the rder in which the units are delivered des nt matter. It is recmmended that all learners receive an inductin t the qualificatin as utlined previusly and receive sme face-t-face teaching. Ideally, learners fr this prgramme shuld als have the pprtunity t practice their delivery skills and apply the learning frm the prgramme int practice. Where accessible, centres shuld cnsider prviding infrmatin thrugh a blended learning apprach; cmbining face-t-face teaching, e-learning, self-study and/r distance learning resurces with the applied practice in the wrk envirnment. Learning envirnment It is recmmended that all centres cnsider the mst apprpriate learning envirnment fr their learners. Learners may be managed in small r large grups r as individuals; therefre it is at the discretin f the centres t determine the mst apprpriate learning envirnment. There is n set guidance abut what Tutr: Learner ratis shuld be as this can ften be determined by the space available in the learning envirnment. Centres are respnsible fr ensuring the learning envirnments selected are apprpriate fr use in the delivery and assessment f this qualificatin and shuld make an apprpriate judgement t ensure that the learning envirnment is apprpriate t the learners and is als in accrdance with apprpriate health and safety requirements. ASA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Aquatics (QCF) (600/2075/1) Page 33