Aquatics

Sports Development Program

Complete your Years 11 and 12 in the SEDA College Aquatics Sports Development Program. 
The program provides a direct link to industry opportunities in a hands-on learning environment all connected to your interest in aquatics. 

The connection between education and industry facilitates authentic learning experiences and student opportunities. This combination enables our students to acquire the skills to support future educational and employment pathways.   

Program affiliates

Qualifications

Our curriculum is designed to connect students to ideas, skills and knowledge that can be applied far beyond the boundaries of a classroom.

Year 11

Year 12

*SEDA College (Victoria) provides training and assessment services, individual support services and recruitment of prospective learners for this qualification on behalf of SEDA Group (RTO Provider: 22503).

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Areas of Study

Our VCAL is organised around areas of study. The flexibility in the delivery of the VCAL strands allows us to design an integrated curriculum aligned to student interests.

Through a range of practical experiences, students learn about athlete training and development, data analysis, anatomy/physiology, energy systems, training principles, nutrition, and sport specific training. Through the VCE VM Literacy Skills units students will work in groups, developing their collaborative, problem solving and teamwork skills as they put their ideas into action.

SEDA College aims to develop a student’s physical and mental wellbeing to cope with the things that life throws at them. With a strong literacy focus, Healthy Living involves students investigating respectful relationships, drugs and alcohol, safe partying and social inclusion all of which aim to better equip students within our current society.

Through MyPLAN meetings, the work that students do within the Areas of Study and on Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placements, students will explore career pathways in real work settings and acquire transferrable skills that employers value. Students explore the value of volunteering, while building their resume and connecting with key professionals in their chosen industry. SWL provides students with a hands-on learning experience one day a week starting from Term 2. Students gain an in-depth understanding of the duties they might be expected to perform in the workplace.

The VCE VM Personal Development Skills units provides the framework for projects in this Study Area. Students develop an understanding of the influence of sport in the community and how it can shape culture, behaviour and bring people together as they link with community groups to organise and run community projects and activities.

Sporting clubs have a considerable influence on community life and culture. With a strong VCE VM Work Related Skills and Numeracy focus, students will have the opportunity to consult with sporting bodies and associations to plan, organise, design, and manage their own club.

The students’ work placements and the structured workplace learning (SWL) that ensues, informs this integrated Study Area. Students explore their career pathways in real work settings and acquire transferrable skills that employers value. Students explore the value of volunteering, while building their resume and connecting with key professionals in their chosen industry. SWL provides students with a hands-on learning experience one day a week from Term 2 onwards. Students record their experiences on placement; develop workplace documents such as emails, resumes and cover letters; and participate in mock interviews to gain an in-depth understanding of workplace expectations.

Develop the skills and attributes needed to teach sport skills to a wide variety of people. Access SEDA’s industry experts and sporting partners to gain a greater understanding of coaching principles and the development of coaching sessions. In Year 11 and Year 12 students undertake VET qualifications in sport and recreation, providing the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas within the industry.

Opportunities

This unique learning experience is like no other and will enable you to learn from experts in the aquatics industry. You will also develop your knowledge by getting involved in real projects, events and activities with staff from Australian Sailing, Lifesaving Victoria and Swimming Victoria.

You get to experience a number of unique opportunities including:

  • Opportunity to complete work placements with Swimming Victoria, Lifesaving Victoria and Australian Sailing
  • Conducting beach programs teaching water safety to primary school students
  • Completing voluntary work for industry events for Swimming Victoria meets and Lifesaving Victoria Pool Lifeguard Challenge and School Surf League.
  • Competing in School Sports Victoria Swimming Competitions and School Surf League
  • Industry partner training sessions with Swimming Victoria, Lifesaving Victoria and Australian Sailing
  • Teaching swimming and water safety at Port Phillip Specialist School
  • Teaching vision impaired swimming with Blind Sports Victoria
  • Opportunities to gain casual employment with Industry partners

 

As part of the curriculum you will be given the opportunity to obtain industry specific qualifications, delivered by our partners, these include:

  • Swim Teacher Qualification (AUSTSWIM/SAT)
  • Community Surf Lifesaving Qualification with Lifesaving Victoria
  • Sailing 1/2 Qualification (Year 11) with Australian Sailing
  • Sailing Assistant Instructors Qualification (Year 12) with Australian Sailing

The Aquatics Sports Development Program (SDP) Team are industry experienced sports education professionals. With a strong passion for aquatics, the team delivers a hands-on industry based curriculum to ensure students are empowered with the right skills, knowledge and attitude for a successful future. We connect with staff from Australian Sailing, Lifesaving Victoria and Swimming Victoria so that students develop the knowledge, skills and attributes of current industry professionals.

The program also provides you with the opportunity to develop your own skills in your chosen sport and a range of other sports. You will have different opportunities to participate in sailing, swimming and lifesaving activities to apply what you have learned to become a better athlete.

Admissions

Selection into SEDA College’s programs is based on an online application and interview process.

To be eligible to attend SEDA College, applicants must display the following traits and qualities:

  • Ability to be a positive SEDA College brand ambassador
  • Ability to complete the relevant senior secondary certificate
  • Suited to applied learning and a real life learning environment
  • Have the maturity to manage unsupervised work and learning tasks
  • Independent learners that can handle travel and a flexible learning model

 

Entry – 2024
Individuals must be born between 01/01/06 – 30/04/08 and must have successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent.

Entry – 2025
Individuals must be born between 01/01/07 – 30/04/09 and must have successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent.

 

SEDA College fees for Year 11 and 12 students are inclusive of the following:

  • Tuition expenses
  • Annual uniform allocation
  • Some incursions/excursions
  • Student insurance
  • Specialist coaching/playing opportunities if applicable
  • Provision of a notebook computer (contains all coursework, no books required for purchase and students retain on completion of Year 12)
  • Vocational Education and Training Qualifications (VET)

*Charges for optional camps, excursions and programs are payable in addition to the Student Fees

 

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Learn More

Information Session

22nd April 2024 - 7pm

SEDA College Head Office, HAWTHORN EAST

*Online attendance also available
If you’re looking to complete Years 11 & 12 immersed in sport, then register for an Information Session and discover the SEDA College difference. 

*Registration is required to attend

INFORMATION SESSION

22nd April 2024 - 7pm

SEDA College VIC Head Office, HAWTHORN EAST

*Online attendance also available

If you’re looking to complete Years 11 & 12 immersed in sport, then register for one of our Information Sessions and discover the SEDA College difference.
*registration is required to attend