Surf Rescue Training Providers
A Surf Rescue certificate is required for all ASI Instructors: instructing in surf.
The certificate date must not be expired. Certificates that are more than 2 years old are not accepted (even if the expiry date is longer). (Australia. certificate cannot be more than 1 year old).
ASI accepts the ASI Surf Water Safety Rescue certificate and surf rescue certificates from lifesaving and professional lifeguard training organisations as listed on this page.
Worldwide
ASI Surf Water Safety Rescue Award | Training Organisation: ASI
Australia
OSSCA (Ocean Safety Surf Coach Award) | Training Organisation: APOLA
Lifeguard Course | Training Organisation: Wollongong First Aid (NSW)
Surf Lifesaving Bronze Medallion / Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) or Community Surf Lifesaving Certificate
Training Organisations:
- Surf Lifesaving / Surf Lifesaving Victoria / Surf Lifesaving WA / Surf Lifesaving SA / Surf Lifesaving Tasmania
- Gold Coast, Qld: Steve Sharpe E: aquaticsharpy@hotmail.com Ph: 07 5576 0513
Indonesia
Surf Lifesaving Bronze Medallion | Training Organisation: Balawista Badung (Bali Surf Lifesaving) E: madesuparka@yahoo.com
France
Brevet National De Securitie Et De Sauvetage Aquatique | Training Organisation: Federation Francaise de Sauvetage et de Secourisme
Italy
Bagnino di Salvataggio Combined surf rescue/1st aid | Training Organisation: Società Nazionale di Salvamento
Philippines
Combined surf rescue / first aid. Zambales Lifesaving Certificate | Training Organisation: Zambales Surf Lifesaving/ Philippines Coast Guard
First Aid Standard & Basic Life Support | Training Organisation: Philippine National Red Cross
Portugal
Cursos de Nadador Salvador (includes first aid) | Training Organisation: ISN Marinha PT
Surf Water Safety Award | Training Organisation: ASI
Netherlands
Beach Lifeguard Course | Training Organisation: Lifeguarding NL
Waterhulpverlening | Training Organisation: Reddingsbrigade Nederlands
Taiwan
Standard Water Safety Rescuer Certificate | Training Organisation: Red Cross Society ROC
United Kingdom
SLSGB Surf Lifeguard SLSGB
SLSGB Surf Coach Safety & Rescue (includes first aid) | SLSGB
Training Providers:
- England, Cornwall, Bude: Freewave Surfing Academy
- Wales, Pembrokeshire: Pembrokeshire Surf School
National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) | RLSS
Training Providers:
- England, Cornwall, Bude: Freewave Surfing Academy
- Wales, Pembrokeshire: Pembrokeshire Surf School
United States
Lifeguard Training certificate | Training Organisation: American Red Cross
Open Water Lifeguard (1 Day Workshop) Certificate | Training Organisation: International Surf Lifesaving Association
Disclaimer: ASI makes no representation about the accuracy or suitability of information provided in these third party contacts/linked websites. ASI accepts no liability, for loss or damage in whatever way, incurred by a person as a result of using or accessing information of these third parties for any reason whatsoever.