Duckling Grade 1

1. Make a supervised safe entry into the water with parental support.

2. Get the face wet without submersion of any kind.

3. Blow bubbles at the water surface.

4. Float on the front OR back in a relaxed manner.

5. Kick the legs on the front OR back.

6. Make a safe exit from the water with support.

Duckling Grade 2

1. Make a supervised jump to an adult in the water with or without assistance.

2. Put the face in the water with confidence and comfort.

3. Blow bubbles while the mouth is under water.

4. Float on the front AND back in a relaxed manner.

5. Kick the legs on the front AND back achieving approximately five meters travel in each case.

6. Climb out of the water safely with support if necessary.

Duckling Grade 3

1. Jump un aided but supervised into the water with guidance.

2. Submerge completely in the water.

3. Turn through 360 degrees either horizontally OR vertically.

4. Complete a mushroom or star float.

5. Travel on the front OR the back for a distance of approximately ten meters.

6. Exit the water safely under guidance and supervision but unaided.