Level Guide

For the 2025/26 Holiday Swim program, the newly adapted Swim and Survive program will be implemented.

How to use the level guide: The activities outlined in each level are what the participants will be working towards if enrolled in that level. Participants should be enrolled into a class that is suitable for their skill level. While there is a recommended age on our booking website, if a participant is not up to that skill level, please choose a level that is suitable for them. If after the first day, you feel your child is in an incorrect level, please talk to your child’s instructor.

Please note: Participants may be required to bring extra clothing to wear over the top of their bathers for some of their activities, they may also be asked to bring a lifejacket if they own one. You are not expected to purchase a lifejacket to be able to participate in these lesson. Instructors will inform the participants when they will need to bring extra items to lessons. Any extra items will not be required on the first day.

Little Wonders (30 minute lessons - under 5 year olds)

Levels 1 to 11 (from 5 years old)

Bronze Awards

Please note for Bronze Awards:

It is recommended that participants have access to the Lifesaving Manual. Throughout the week, the participants will be asked to refer to the Lifesaving Manual and may be given reading homework to assist in their classes. The manual will also be used when doing their theory exam.

The manual can be purchased at the time of enrolling for $45.

Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Award of Merit and Distinction level participants will be required to attend a practical examination to be marked competent. This examination may take place on a separate day and may be at a different location than where the class lessons take place. To be marked as competent the participant must pass all examination tasks to a satisfactory standard.