Learner sits on the side under close supervision and is encouraged to turn onto their front and lower themselves in slowly. Adult support can be used if required.

Using floatation equipment and without adult support. Learner rotates 180 degrees vertically or horizontally without adult support. Floatation equipment may be used.

Learner to submerge face under the water with adult supervision. Eyes open with or without goggles.

Learner to travel through the water, chin on surface of the water, blowing an object for a distance of 2 metres.

Learner may use floatation equipment. Learner must move with their chin on the surface or face in the water. Arms and legs must be in the water and learner must use arms and/or legs for the entire 3 metres.

Holding onto the rail or wall with two hands, learner is to move sideways for 5 metres without adult support.

Start with a slide-in entry or a jump. This may be performed with or without submerging. Rotation to be around the vertical axis followed by returning to the point of entry and holding on to the side or rail.

Learner may make use of a ladder or steps, beach pool approach, climbing, or use an adult to assist. A disability hoist may also be used.