What is Skillnet?
The Leisure, Health and Fitness Skillnet network provides training specific to the industry in collaboration with Ireland Active. Swim Ireland is an approved training provider delivering training at discounted rates to Ireland Active members.
Swim Ireland are keen to support the recruitment and development of swimming teachers and lifeguards within their leisure industry and we encourage facilities to engage with Skillnet training opportunities.
What courses can I do?
Swim Ireland offer the following training opportunities through Skillnet (pending approval):
- Level 1 Assistant Swimming Teacher
- Level 2 Swimming Teacher
- Level 3 Swimming Co-ordinator (coming soon)
- Swim Ireland Tutor
- Babies & Toddlers Swim Teacher
- Additional Support Needs Swim Teacher
- Level 1 Assistant Swimming Coach
- Level 2 Swimming Coach
Employee Training
Am I eligible?
Facilities can seek approval for employee training by completing a trainee application form and indicating which course they are interested in. The application will be reviewed by Skillnet and passed on to Swim Ireland.
To receive Skillnet funding your facility must be Ireland Active members. You will then complete the online application to seek funding approval for the required qualification.
No, your application will be considered based on funding amount available and previous funding received.
To receive your qualification, you will need to follow our three-step process:
- eLearning module – self guided learning, takes approx. 8 hours to complete
- Virtual classroom – these are live classroom sessions run over several evenings/ weekend days. Candidates would sign up for a block of these, i.e., you can’t pick and choose between different courses. You can see dates available on our website.
- Practical – held in swimming pools, You can see dates available on our website.
You will also require Garda Vetting/Access NI through Swim Ireland and an active safeguarding credential to attend the course practical.
To receive your qualification, you will need to follow our three-step process:
- eLearning module – self guided learning, takes approx. 16 hours to complete
- Virtual classroom – these are live classroom sessions run over several evenings/ weekend days. Candidates would sign up for a block of these, i.e., you can’t pick and choose between different courses. You can see dates available on our website.
- Practical – held in swimming pools, You can see dates available on our website.
You will also require Garda Vetting/Access NI through Swim Ireland and an active safeguarding credential to attend the course practical.
To attend a Swim Ireland course you must complete vetting through Swim Ireland. This is a legal requirement and compulsory for attendance at a course practical.