Learn To Swim Level Guide

  • Level 1 - Puffer Fish

    (Recommended for 3,4 and 5 year olds)

    Identify where water can be found around the home

    Identify safe areas for entering and exiting water

    Enter and exit the water

    Float on front and back using a buoyant aid

    Orientate the body using rotation with a buoyant aid

    Kick on front and back using a buoyant aid

    Glide on front and back

    Move 3 metres continuously using arms and legs

    Submerge the body and exhale in the water

    Identify people who can help in an emergency

  • Level 2 - Clown Fish

    (Recommended for 5 and 6 year olds)

    Identify dangers in aquatic environments around the home

    Slide in entry and exit

    Float on front and back and recover

    Tread water using a buoyant aid

    Fit a lifejacket and float

    Glide on front and back, kick and recover

    Swim 5 metres basic freestyle

    Submerge to recover an object from chest deep water

    Identify different ways to get help

    Be pulled to safety with an aid

    Float with a buoyant aid for 30 seconds and kick to safety

  • Level 3 - Jellyfish

    Identify rules for safe behaviour in and around home aquatic environments

    Fall in entry and recover

    Float on back for 30 seconds

    Tread water for 30 seconds

    Swim 10 metres freestyle with breathing

    Swim 5 metres backstroke

    Swim 5 metres survival backstroke kick

    Swim through a submerged obstacle

    Identify people and actions to help in an aquatic emergency

    Be rescued with a buoyant aid

    Perform a survival sequence to simulate an accidental entry

  • Level 4 - Stingray

    Identify aquatic environments

    Step in entry

    Float on front and back in deep water and recover

    Orientate the body using rotation skills

    Swim 15 metres freestyle

    Swim 15 metres backstroke

    Swim 10 metres survival backstroke

    Swim 10 metres breaststroke kick

    Surface dive and recover an object from shoulder deep water

    Recognise an emergency and call for help

    Talk rescue

  • Level 5 - Squid

    Compact jump

    Head-first and feet first sculling

    Float, scull or tread water wearing a lifejacket

    Swim 25 metres freestyle

    Swim 25 metres backstroke

    Swim 15 metres survival backstroke

    Swim 15 metres basic breaststroke

    Recognise and support an emergency

    Reach rescue using a rigid and non-rigid aid

    Perform a survival sequence with a buoyant aid

  • Level 6 - Hammerhead Shark

    Identify and describe hazards in aquatic environments

    Stride in entry

    Float, scull or tread water for 1 minute

    Swim 50 metres freestyle

    Swim 50 metres backstroke

    Swim 25 metres survival backstroke

    Swim 25 metres breaststroke

    Swim 10 metres dolphin kick

    Surface dive, swim underwater for at least 1 metre and recover an object from shoulder deep water

    Throw rescue 5 metres from safety using a buoyant aid

    Perform a survival sequence without a buoyant aid