Are you ready to turn your passion for surfing into a dream career? Start your journey today with ASI’s Level 1 Surfing Instructor course—the ultimate gateway to a life of waves, adventure, and unforgettable experiences!
This course is internationally recognised as the best and most respected, with top-tier training to teach beginner-level surf lessons with confidence and safety.
From mastering risk management and emergency responses to managing students, planning lessons, perfecting surfing techniques, understanding equipment and navigating local laws and regulations, this course has everything you need to succeed. Choose online study or in-person workshops.
Join the ASI worldwide community, gain international recognition as a surfing instructor, and embark on a dream career teaching in stunning locations alongside incredible people.
You will be qualified to instruct at locations with the following conditions:
To enrol, you must meet:
Note: Note: for Surf Wise Level 6, you only need to state on enrolment form you have these knowledge & skills.
This course offers the following study options:
Workshop: Ideal for people who like to complete most of the course requirements at the workshop and interact with the trainer.
Online Learning: Ideal for people who would like flexibility to complete their training.
Update: For instructors whose ASI certification has expired and need to regain the ASI certification.
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Transfer: Obtain your ASI instructor certification by applying for recognition of your current non ASI instructor certificate.
Extra special fees apply is some countries. (see course requirements below).
Apprenticeship: Gain real-world experience, complete assessments, under the expert guidance of an ASI Trainer.
ASI’s E-learning Platform Provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments, includes built-in language translation.
Ideal for people who like to complete most of the course requirements at the workshop and interact with the trainer.
What We Provide
Course Requirements
At Workshop:
After Workshop:
Complete 25 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of beginner surfing lessons, at an ASI accredited surf school or other approved surf school. Submit logbook of hours/experience.
(Note: 5 hours signed off at the workshop, leaving you 20 hours to complete).
Other:
Note: Surf Rescue and First Aid Certificates can be provided after workshop.
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
Ideal for people who would like flexibility to complete their training.
What We Provide
Course Requirements
Other:
Note: Surf Rescue and First Aid Certificates can be provided after enrolment.
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
First Step
What We Provide
Access to online training resources and to upload assessments.
Course Requirements
You are required to submit all assessments online. Your Trainer will assist in the following areas
Other:
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 written assessment. Fees
Obtain your ASI instructor certification by applying for recognition of your current non ASI instructor certificate.
Entry Requirements
Submit an acceptable non-ASI Surfing Instructor certificate, not expired by more than 12 months at the time of enrolling with ASI.
What We Provide
Course Requirements
Other:
Note: Surf Rescue and First Aid Certificates can be provided after enrolment.
Enrolment: If you are planning to work for an ASI Accredited Surf School, choose “Special Fee” inside the enrolment form and list the surf school name.
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 written assessment. Fees
EXTRA SPECIAL FEES
Extra special fees may apply if you hold an instructor certification issued in that country and are planning to work for an “ASI Accredited Surf School”.
Australia
Ireland
UK
Portugal. Grau 1 Treinadore de Surfing completed with ASI Portugal. ASI Surf Rescue certificates can also be applied for, as long as you hold a current First Aid Certificate
Email ASI for more information and extra special fees, listing the name of the surf school you plan to work for.
What We Provide
Course Requirements
Other:
The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:
In addition, for Online learning courses:
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:
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
(1) Time to Complete: You have 12 months from date of enrolment (or workshop date) to complete all course requirements.
(2) Re-assessment Fees: Apply if not yet competent in surfing ability or project. Fees
(3) Is completing Surf Wise Level 6 a prerequisite for enrolling in the Level 1 Surfing Instructor course?
Not at all! You simply need to possess the skills and knowledge equivalent to that level.
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