Level 1 Trainee Sweeps Registration

This program has been designed for novice (unaccredited) sweeps to obtain Sweep accreditation.

All trainee Level 1 Sweeps must first register for this program with DBNSW and then may begin regular, supervised sweep training. Trainees are required to provide their details to DBNSW in advance or sweep assessment will not be considered.

To obtain Level 2 accreditation, a trainee sweep must:

1. Have a current First Aid and CPR Certificate
2. Have a current NSW Working with Children Check from Apply for a Working with Children Check | Service NSW
3. Completed the ANSAS Sweep Accreditation eLearning course @ https://ausdbfmoodle.com/moodle30/enrol/index.php?id=16
4. Passed the written test
5. Passed the water assessment

Your water assessment and writen test can be booked with your local sweep co-ordinator once you have completed at least 20 hours as a Level 1 trainee sweep.

To obtain Level 3 accreditation, Level 2 sweeps must then successfully sweep a sport crew in four races across at least two events. Successful completion of these races will result in the award of Level 3 sweep accreditation.

For more information on Sweeps Development please visit:

Sweep Development | Dragon Boats NSW (dbnsw.org.au)

and 

ANSAS - AusDBF National Sweep Accreditation Scheme - Australian Dragon Boat Federation

Please Note...
- Trainee Sweeps will NOT be considered for testing without registering prior
- Once registered Trainee Sweeps are required to log 20 Hours of On-The-Water (OTW) steerer practice while supervised by a level 3 steerer
- The twenty (20) hours does not start until the Trainee has registered
- hours must be recorded and in a format that can be shared with the Sweep Coordinator

Further details can be found in the Sweep Accreditation and Safety Regulations.