This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan individual swimming lessons usually within the bounds of a pre-determined swim program. Lessons are most often provided to groups but could be provided to individuals. Lessons can be provided to both children and adults.

It covers skills for evaluating and improving lessons in response to learner and teacher feedback, noting that lessons might be delivered by self or others. Skills for teaching lessons are covered in complementary units.

This unit applies to swim teachers who use discretion and judgment when planning lessons to meet diverse participant needs. Swim teachers practise in aquatic venues including those operated by commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.