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​Aquatics Industry Snapshot
Aquatics staff are in high demand especially during the summer months.  Read FutureNow's latest industry snapshot for the aquatics industry.

Training and Education

 
​There are a range of training and qualification options delivered in Western Australian to gain employment in the aquatics industry which range from short course skill sets through to TAFEs, registered training organisations and universities (for management positions).

FutureNow works with stakeholders across the training and education landscape, and has a formal role to play in the development of vocational education and training to meet industry needs. This includes working with the newly established Jobs and Skills Council for the Sport and Recreation sector - HumanAbility.

Careers in Aquatics

Click on the thumbnail below to read our industry profile for the aquatics industry and read about Andrew Price's career journey to becoming the Swimming Pool Coordinator at the Shire of Ashburton. 

Aquatics 
Whether it's at the local recreation centre, a private provider or at the beach, if you love supporting people in enjoying the water and wellness activities this could be the start of a new and developing career. If so, take a closer look at a career in aquatics. ​

Case Study
​Andrew is dedicated to providing people with a great place to take time out for their physical and mental health or to just relax and cool off on a hot day in the Shire of Ashburton aquatic centres.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

​Apprenticeships and traineeships provide a way to combine training with a job, enabling the student to work towards a nationally recognised qualification whilst earning a wage. A number of aquatic qualifications may be completed as a traineeship. 

Access the current list of traineeships and apprenticeships available in Western Australia.

​VET Delivered to Secondary Students

FutureNow works with industry to provide current advice on the suitability of vocational sport qualifications for delivery to secondary students. This advice is collated and updated annually into the VET  Qualifications Register for Secondary Students by the Department of Training and Workforce Development. 

Access the VET Qualifications Register for Secondary Students for the 2023 school year

​Western Australian Jobs, Education and Training survey (WAJET)

FutureNow conducts research and gathers industry feedback on the aquatics sectors' workforce development and skill needs.  An analysis of desktop research, yearly industry and education stakeholder engagement and annual survey data are used to develop an annual response for the Western Australian government WAJET survey. 

FutureNow are continually seeking input from industry and education providers and welcome any thoughts and ideas you have in relation to workforce development and education for the aquatics sector. Please feel free to contact the Industry Development Manager - Sport, Fitness and Recreation. ​

Year 9 Career Taster Program

The Career Taster Program enables Western Australia’s Year 9 students to explore the stages of early career discovery and study pathways, helping them make informed decisions about their subject selections in Years 10, 11 and 12. The program supports students to become ‘career curious’ and extend their thinking through practical activities and meaningful experiences with the world of work.

Access the Year 9 Career Taster Program