Perform simple rescues in SUP enclosed flat water and exposed waters locations.

Conduct rescues at:  

• Inland waterways including rivers, lakes, estuaries, canals

• Coastal locations, with flat water, no breaking waves.

• SUP instructors in the SUP or outdoor recreation industry.
• Assistant SUP Instructors 
• Persons assisting in SUP water safety rescues
• Industry job roles that require SUP water safety rescue knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail)

• Identify emergency situations
• Respond to emergency situations
• Apply SUP rescue techniques
• Demonstrate in-water rescues on conscious and unconscious patients using single and double roll methods
• Identify the signs of potential spinal injuries and respond and treat accordingly
• Emergency signals and incident reporting

Before starting this course, you must have:

• Be medically and physically fit.
• Able to swim 100 metres (328 ft), run 200 metres (650 ft), prone paddle SUP board 200 metres (650ft) - within 10 minutes.
• English speaking skills.

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:  4 hours 

Flexible Online Learning:  Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.  Upload video to demonstrate skills. 
Duration: approx 20 hours including time to take video.

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. 

Knowledge Requirements

Complete multi-choice tests.

• Workshop:  at the workshop  

• Flexible Online course:  anytime. online test

Skills Requirements

Complete timed fitness mission within 10 minutes: swim 100 metres (328 ft), run 200 metres (650 ft), prone paddle SUP board 200 metres (650ft).

• Workshop:  at the workshop  

• Flexible Online course:  anytime. submit video

Demonstrate rescue of unconscious person using double roll method with your SUP board (in deep water). 

• Workshop:  at the workshop  

• Flexible Online course:  anytime. submit video

Other
Applies to all study options.

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate 

• Identification

Acceptable First Aid certificates

First Aid Certificates can be provided before or after workshop or within 12 months of enrolment. 

Assessment - Paddle Stroke, Paddle Test, Other SUP skills

Workshop. Assessed at workshop.
If not yet competent, you have one free re-assessment (submitting video).

Flexible Online. Submit video for assessment
If not yet competent, you have one free re-assessment (submitting video again).

Reassessment fees
Are listed on the ASI website at: Fees

Time to Complete 
You have 12 months from date of workshop, or date of online enrolment, to complete all course requirements.  

Workshop
SUP Water Safety Rescue paper manual 

Online Learning Courses
Access to SUP Water Safety Rescue online manual 

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

• Flat water stand up paddle board, paddle, coiled leash 

• SUP clothing suitable for paddling and suitable for immersion in water when performing rescues

In addition, for Online learning courses: 

• Computer or mobile phone to access ASI e-learning platform  

• Another person to be your patient (for online learning and flexible trainer options) 

• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills  (for online learning option) 

• GPS tracking device such as a watch or phone GPS apps to record your fitness mission test eg...map my run. Or submit google map.

ASI Stand Up Paddle Water Safety Rescue Award (Flat Water)
Valid for 24 months.

The Certificate is valid for 24 months from the date you completed the workshop or online enrolment.

There is no renewal on this qualification.  

To obtain a new certificate, participants complete the course again.