The level two course, being run in partnership with Parasport Denmark and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Academy, will take place in Copenhagen between March 5 and 7.

It will also be the first event to take place since changes were made to the classifier system last year.

It is hoped that the training will "help develop a more robust pool of national classifiers which will strengthen the sport".

Criteria for those wishing to apply includes an interest in Para-swimming and a desire to serve as a national classifier in their country.

Applicants must have completed the level one physical impairment classifier course online.

They will preferably be a certified health professional and have an extensive background in Para-swimming. 

Each candidate’s profile will be assessed individually by World Para Swimming.

By the end of the two-and-a-half day course, which is being held in conjunction with the first World Para Swimming World Series, attendees will be able to understand and apply the conceptual basis of classification, conduct technical assessments and complete classification documents.

Participants will also learn minimum disability criteria and how to communicate classification outcomes, as well as understand and be able to follow classification procedures.

Those who successfully complete the programme will receive a certificate and be able to serve as a national classifier, pending approval from their National Paralympic Committee or National Federation.

They will also be eligible to attend a level three or level four programme dependent on meeting all other requirements.

World Para Swimming has worked with the IPC Academy in recent years to develop a "consistent education pathway for those wishing to become involved in Para-swimming, from their local club through to international competitions".

The IPC Academy is a partnership between the IPC and the World Academy of Sport and is the education division of the IPC.

A three-year review into swimming’s physical and visual impairment classification is set to start this year.

Last year, the IPC stated its belief that alleged intentional misrepresentation during the classification evaluation process of athletes was "in grave danger of undermining the credibility" of Para-swimming and "overshadowing the performances" of the sport’s athletes.

This practice involves swimmers being categorised in the wrong class in order to gain an advantage. 

Applications for the level two course can be made here.