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What is the Victorian Water Safety Certificate?
The Certificate is a State Government initiative that provides a swimming and water safety skill foundation for children that will enable them to safely enjoy aquatic activities in a limited range of environments.

Who is entitled to receive the Certificate?
The Certificate reflects the level of skill recommended by the swimming and water safety industry for students exiting primary school. It is aligned directly with the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) Level 4 so any student that achieves these curriculum components can receive the Certificate.The Certificate is also linked with the Royal Life Saving Swim and Survive Level 4 Program. The Certificate criteria can be used as an individual program or linked in with an existing program and is also a great incentive for students participating in a short intensive program.

Who can assess the Students and how can I order Certificates?
Teachers with AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia accreditation can assess students on the competency criteria of the Certificate. Orders for the certificates can then be placed through Life Saving Victoria free of charge. Please submit an order form only when your students have obtained the competencies listed and not before.

*Student names, year level and gender must be provided to order certificates.

Supporting Resources

Department of Education & Early Childhood Development - FUSE website

A Classroom based Aquatic Education Kit in PDF format is designed to support the Victorian Premiers Water Safety Certificate theory component. It contains Classroom based Water Safety Lesson plans and activities that are linked to Level 4 of the VELS. The lessons are designed to be delivered as a package or as individual lessons.

-Download the kit at https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au

-Type in search tool 'Victorian - AquaEd Kit' or enter Resource Code 'K584NJ' to download document

Cost?
Free of charge (including free postage)

Additional Information
For more information including details of assessment competencies please download the information brochure or visit www.watersafety.vic.gov.au.

Download Victorian Water Safety Certificate - Information Brochure (299KB)

Download Victorian Water Safety Certificate - Order Form (832KB)
*Student names, year level and gender must be provided to order certificates. Please submit an order form only when your students have obtained the competencies listed and not before.

Download Victorian Water Safety Certificate - Sample (319KB)