Course Overview

Coach individuals and groups to improve intermediate to advanced level surfing ability.

Qualified to coach at advanced level surf locations in surf up to 6ft (2 metres)

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

• Advanced level surfing criteria and competencies

• Advanced level surfing coaching risks and hazards

• Factors affecting surfing dynamics and performance

• Manoeuvres performed at the advanced level

• The mechanics of advanced level surfing manoevures

• Assessing advanced level surfing performance

• Identify drills to improve performance

• Prepare individualised coaching sessions & programs

• Prepare group coaching sessions & programs

• Conduct effective video analysis

• Evaluate coaching plans to determined effectiveness

Before starting this course, you will have:

• at least 1,500 to 2,000 hours surfing experience at all types of surf breaks (beach, reef, point breaks).
   

• Have surfing skill and knowledge equivalent to ASI Level 9 Advanced Surfer.  Able to perform and link advanced level manoeuvres - roundhouse cut-back, floater, snap, vertical re-entry, tube ride, with power and speed, in surf up to 6ft  (2 metres), at different types of surf breaks.
   

• minimum 5 years surfing instructor experience 

• English speaking skills equivalent to IELTS 6 
  (Generally you have an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. You can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.) 

  (Online courses have translation options).
   

Pre-requisite Courses

• hold ASI Level 2 Surfing Instructor certificate 
  (ASI Level 1 Surfing Instructor certificates may be accepted based on experience)
  (non ASI Level Certificates may be accepted based on experience and surfing ability. Additional course work may be required.)

The following study options are available for this course.

Workshop:  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.
Access to ASI’s e-learning platform is also provided to access training resources and submit assessments. Plus you get a paper copy of instructor manual at workshop.
Duration:  2 days plus post workshop assessments.

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.
Duration:  2 days. 

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 3 Surfing Coach manual (paper)

• Assessment and Competency Record book (paper)

• Learn to Surf for Beginners Manual

• Learn to Surf Intermediate Level Manual

• Learn to Surf Advanced Level Manual

• 12 months ASI membership

• 1 free assessment plus 1 free re-assessment

Course Requirements

At Workshop:

• Complete theory and exercises, practice to complete your written project.

• Demonstrate ASI Level 9 Advanced Surfer surfing ability.
  (Able to perform and link advanced level manoeuvres - roundhouse cut-back, floater, snap, vertical re-entry, tube ride, with power and speed, in surf up to 6ft  (2 metres), at different types of surf breaks)

After Workshop:

• Submit written project - prepare an individualised coaching program for two different surfers.  

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
Training resources listed below are online.

• Level 3 Surfing Coach manual 

• Learn to Surf for Beginners Manual

• Learn to Surf Intermediate Level Manual

• Learn to Surf Advanced Level Manual

• 12 months ASI membership

• 1 free assessment plus 1 free re-assessment

Course Requirements

• Read online manual, view videos, complete exercises.

• Submit video demonstrating ASI Level 9 Advanced Surfer surfing ability. (Able to perform and link advanced level manoeuvres - roundhouse cut-back, floater, snap, vertical re-entry, tube ride, with power and speed, in surf up to 6ft  (2 metres), at different types of surf breaks)

• Submit written project.

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 date of 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:

• Surf clothing

• Fibreglass surfboard to demonstrate your own ASI Level 9 advanced surfing skills.

• Two surfing students at the high intermediate to low advanced level (for your project).  

• Computer or mobile phone to access ASI’s elearning platform to view ASI Learn to Surf Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level online reference manuals. Upload assessments.

• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills of yourself and video of your students for your project.

ASI Level 3 Surfing Coach
(valid for 12 months)

ASI also issues education department approved training certificates. These do not expire.

Australia Only
ASI is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and also issues the following certificate to students undertaking training in Australia.
Australian Department of Education. Registered Training Organisation RTO ID 91496

Statement of Attainment in Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership SIS40621 
​for units of competency:

SISOSRF006 Lead surfing activities, advanced manoeuvres
SISOSRF003 Surf waves using advanced manoeuvres
SISOSRF005 Lead surfing activities, intermediate manoeuvres
SISOSRF004 Lead surfing activities, small waves and basic manoeuvres
SISOSRF002 Surf waves using intermediate manoeuvres
SISOSRF001 Surf small waves using basic manoeuvres
SISOFLD002 Minimise environmental impact 
PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills

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

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