Become a certified Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Instructor qualified to teach and guide paddlers at inland / enclosed flat‑water environments.
This internationally recognised ASI qualification is the essential first step for anyone wanting to work professionally in the SUP industry.
With your ASI SUP Instructor qualification, you can work as a SUP instructor:
ASI qualifications are internationally recognised, giving you the freedom to work and travel.
To enrol, you must meet:
Minimum age: 16 years
SUP experience: 100+ hours of paddling
SUP knowledge and skills: able to paddle with confidence, correct technique and safety equivalent to ASI SUP Wise Enclosed Flat Water level.
Paddle stroke ability: foundation (moderate) level, 40 strokes /minute
Certificates:
Hold or completing: ASI SUP Wise Intensiv certificate. ASI’s essential SUP safety and knowledge course. This is a required pre-requisite, but it can be completed at the same time as your Level 1 SUP Instructor training
Note:
For SUP Wise Enclosed Flat Water, you only need to state on enrolment form you have these knowledge & skills).
Before you can be certified, you’ll need to complete the below at inland enclosed flat waters.
See the Study Option section below to confirm the specific requirements that apply to you.
(1) Personal Paddling Ability:
(2) Knowledge: Online Tests:
Complete multi-choice online tests.
(3) Practical: Hours Experience:
Complete 10 practical hours experience .
Assisting in the delivery of SUP lessons, at an ASI accredited SUP school or other approved SUP school. Submit logbook of hours and declaration signed by SUP school owner.
(4) Submit Required Certificates:
Time to complete: 12 months
Workshop: Ideal for people who like to complete most of the course requirements at the workshop and interact with the trainer.
Course Requirements:
Fasttrack: Ideal for people who want practical training but can’t attend a longer workshop.
Course Requirements:
Online Learning: Ideal for people who would like flexibility to complete their training.
Course Requirements:
Update Course: For instructors whose ASI certification has expired and need to regain the ASI certification.
Course Requirements:
Transfer Course: Obtain your ASI instructor certification by applying for recognition of your current non ASI instructor certificate.
Course Requirements:
All study options receive:
In addition at the workshop and fasttrack courses, you also receive a paper copy of:
ASI’s E-learning Platform
Provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments, includes built-in language translation.
The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:
ASI also issues education department approved training certificates. (excludes transfer/update course options).
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 III in Outdoor Leadership (SIS30619)
for units of competency:
SISOSUP004 Lead stand up paddle boarding activities on inland flatwater.
SISOSUP001 Paddle a stand up board on inland flatwater.
SISOFLD002 Minimise environmental impact.
You can continue your SUP coaching development with:
(1) Can I enrol in Level 1 SUP Instructor Course without enrolling in SUP Wise Intensiv course?
No. You must enrol in the SUP Wise Intensiv course – it is a pre-requisite.
However, you can enrol in SUP Wise Intensive at the same time as the Level 1.
(2) Do I need to complete the SUP Wise Intensiv course first?
No. The SUP Wise Intensiv course can be completed alongside the Level 1 SUP Instructor course (in other words you can enrol in both courses at the same time).
(3) Do I have to enrol in the SUP Wise Intensiv course if I am an experienced paddler?
Yes.
Starting the path to becoming a SUP instructor requires a solid foundation. While this course is not designed for instruction, it ensures that every instructor, regardless of their prior experience, possess a consistent level of base knowledge, aligned with ASI guidelines and techniques. This comprehensive preparation equips aspiring SUP instructors to confidently undertake the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructors course.
(4) I completed ASI SUP Wise Intensiv in the past. Do I need to enrol in it again?
No. We will accept your past ASI SUP Wise Intensiv certificate, that we have on file.
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ASI’s unique modularised learning offers flexibility in what you enrol and pay for.
To gain your ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor qualification, the following 3 ASI courses are required:
Enrol in all 3 courses at the same time by choosing the “Combined” enrolment option.
If you already hold an approved Rescue certificate, you only need to enrol in the following 2 ASI courses:
If you have the ASI SUP Wise Intensiv certificate, you only need to enrol in the following 2 ASI courses:
Please note: you will need to enrol in these courses separately if a combined option isn’t available.
Pre-Requisite: The ASI SUP Wise Intensiv course is a pre-requisite. You can, however, complete it concurrently (at the same time) with the Level 1 SUP Instructor course. Note that you will not have access to the Level 1 SUP Instructor course materials or workshops unless you have either completed or are enrolled in the SUP Wise Intensiv course.
Rescue Course: can be completed at any time within 12 months, but must be completed before your Level 1 SUP Instructor certificate is issued.