Course Overview

Deliver beginner to intermediate bodyboarding sessions.

• Beginner level bodyboarding locations:  surf no larger than 1½ft (½ metre)

• Intermediate level bodyboarding locations: surf up to 3ft (1 metre)

Bodyboarding instructor in the bodyboarding or outdoor recreation industry.
Industry job roles that require bodyboarding knowledge (e.g. marketing sales, retail, travel)

• The role of the bodyboarding instructor

• Identifying laws and regulations that apply to conducting bodyboarding lessons

• Client management and safety

• Identifying bodyboarding lesson risks and hazards

• Emergency processes and responses

• Logistics and how to plan bodyboarding sessions

• Suitable boards, equipment and resources

• Communication skills for the bodyboarding environment

• Instruction and coaching methods

• Creating lesson plans

• Assessing students performance

• Evaluating bodyboarding sessions

• Minimising environmental impacts (social & natural)

Before enrolling in this course, you will have:

• at least 250 hours personal bodyboarding experience 
   

• surfing skills and knowledge equivalent to ASI Intermediate Bodyboarding Level. Able to perform right or left hand turn, bottom turn, top turn, rail to rail S turns, roll link manoeuvres, in the top half of wave, below the lip, in 3ft surf. 
   

• English speaking skills (online couse manual has google translate)

The following study options are available for this course.

Workshop:  
An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 
Duration:  2 days. 

Flexible Online Learning: 
Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.  Upload video to demonstrate skills. 

Online Courses - ASI's E-learning Platform
ASI's e-learning platform provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments.  Access is available for all the above delivery options.

In person, practical and theory, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group.  Complete most assessments at the workshop and/or gain insights on how to prepare post workshop assessments.

What We Provide

After the workshop, online access is also provided for all training resources and to upload assessments. Plus a paper copy, as listed below, is also provided at workshop.

• Level 1 Bodyboarding Instructor manual (paper copy)

• Bodyboarding Instruction Logbook (paper copy)

• Level 1 Bodyboarding Instructor manual (online) - to submit assessments

• 12 months ASI membership

• 1 free assessment plus 1 free re-assessment

Course Requirements

At Workshop:

• Complete theory assessments and exercises, practice at beach.

• Demonstrate ASI Intermediate level bodyboarding ability.

• Complete written assessment

After Workshop:

• Complete 25 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of beginner and intermediate bodyboarding lessons, at an ASI accredited bodyboarding, surf school or other approved school.  Submit logbook of hours/experience.

  (Note: 5 hours signed off at the workshop, leaving you 20 hours to complete).

Other:

• Submit a current ASI Surf Rescue certificate or other surf rescue certificate. Refer to: Acceptable Rescue certificates

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate. Refer to: Acceptable First Aid certificates

• Submit identification

Note: Surf Rescue and First Aid Certificates can be provided before or after workshop or within 12 months of enrolment. 

Time to Complete: You have 12 months from date of workshop to complete all course requirements.  

Re-assessment Fees: Apply if not yet competent in surfing ability or project. Fees

Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.  Upload video to demonstrate skills.  

What We Provide

Online access is also provided for all training resources and to upload assessments.

• Level 1 Bodyboarding Instructor manual (online)

• Downloadable Bodyboarding Instructor logbook

• 12 months ASI membership

• 1 free assessment plus 1 free re-assessment

Course Requirements

• Read online manual, view videos, complete exercises

• Submit 1 written assessment    

• Complete online multi choice test - 15 questions

• Submit video demonstrating ASI Intermediate level Bodyboarding ability.

• Complete 25 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of beginner or intermediate bodyboarding lessons, at an ASI accredited bodyboarding school, surf school or other approved school.  Submit logbook of hours/experience.

Other:

• Submit a current ASI Surf Rescue certificate or other surf rescue certificate. Refer to: Acceptable Rescue certificates

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate. Refer to: Acceptable First Aid certificates

• Submit identification

Time to Complete: You have 12 months from enrolment to complete all course requirements.  

Re-assessment Fees : Apply if not yet competent in surfing ability or project. Fees

The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:

• Bodyboarding clothing

• Bodyboard, fins, leash to demonstrate intermediate bodyboarding skills

• Access to ASI bodyboarding or surf school to complete your practical hours training

• Computer to access ASI e-learning platform  / submit assessments

In addition, for Online learning courses: 

• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills 

ASI Level 1 Bodyboarding Instructor 
(valid for 12 months from date of workshop)

Each year, ASI Instructors renew their ASI Bodyboarding Instructor certificate.   
More about renewal requirements

(1) Is completing Bodyboard Wise Intermediate level a prerequisite for enrolling in the Level 1 Bodyboarding Instructor course?

Not at all! You simply need to possess the skills and knowledge equivalent to that level.

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