Diving Victoria will be offering a Level 1 Diving Coach Practical Skills Workshop on Saturday, 8th November, 2025. 

This course will be delivered over one (1) full day of learning from approximately 8:30am to 4:30pm. A Workshop schedule will be provided to all registrants closer to the Workshop delivery date.

Practical Workshop Registration Fee: $225.00

Registrations Close: Sunday, 2 November, or sooner if sold out.

The renewed format and content of this Workshop will provide prospective Level 1 Coaches with a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of delivering fun, safe and engaging diving activities. The workshop will efficiently maximise in-person and at-home learning with face-to-face content delivered by our Victorian High Performance Head Coaches: Harriet Jones (Diving Australia) and Rebecca Stafford (Victorian Institute of Sport).

Registrations for this Workshop will necessarily close one (1) week prior to Course delivery to allow ample time for registrants to complete the required prior learning and participation requirements (see Pre-Workshop Attendance Requirements below). To further support the timely completion of these components, access to these modules will be provided to the candidate as soon as practicable after registration. 

Additional Information:

Attendance at this in-person Practical Skills Workshop is a necessary requirement for Coach Accreditation candidates to attain a national Level 1 Coach Accreditation. To review all current requirements: please click here. 

Coach candidates must be at least 16 years old to hold a national Coach Accreditation. However, given the frequency of Victorian Workshop offerings and the required completion of addition accreditation requirements, attendance at this workshop is open to anyone who is 15 years or over. 

During the practical Workshop there will be regularly scheduled learning breaks and Q&A opportunities. Catering will be provided for attendees however, there is also a fully equipped café on site (Sir Albert) or you may wish to bring your own food with you. If so, there is a refrigerator and microwave you will be able to access if desired.

Pre-Workshop Attendance Requirements:

1. All Workshop attendees must be, at minimum, a registered Diving Victoria Volunteer member ($0). To complete or renew your membership: please click here.
   
   
2. All Workshop attendees must hold a valid Working With Children Check that is linked to Diving Victoria. Volunteer Working With Children Checks are free via the Service Victoria website. Volunteer cards are adequate for attendance at this Workshop and for volunteering opportunities within the Diving Victoria community. You can then upgrade your Check prior to engaging in paid employment.
   
   
3. All Workshop attendees must have completed the following eLearning modules: 
   
   • Community Coaching Essential Skills (Australian Sports Commission)
   • Diving Australia Courses (access to be provided post registration):
     • DA Level 1 Coach Education Course
     • Introduction to Dryland Training

If you have any questions related to this Workshop or the process to attain a Level 1 Coach Accreditation, please email info@divingvictoria.com.au