Must have completed Non-Swimmer 2 or be at that standard. Teachers are generally on the side of the pool for this class, although they might decide to stay in the water depending upon the strength of the class.

Skills taught in this ability:

• Swim ten metres front crawl confidently in deep water (1.8m minimum)
• Good front crawl leg kick for five metres – arms extended
• Swim ten metres backstroke confidently in deep water (1.8m minimum)
• Good backstroke leg kick for five metres – hands by sides
• Swim five metres breaststroke leg kick with feet turned out on back – with two floats
• Swim five metres breaststroke leg kick with feet turned out on front – with two floats
• Swim five metres breaststroke showing use of arms and legs
• Jump into deep water confidently and unaided (1.8m minimum) and tread water for 20 seconds
• Pick up an object from the bottom of the pool (minimum 0.9m) without goggles
• Star floats front and back in deep water
• Mushroom floats in deep water

Once all the skills have been achieved the swimmer is ready for Swimmer 2