Deliver basic SUP lessons, short SUP paddle tours and SUP rentals at exposed waters locations.

This course builds on the ASI  Level 1 SUP instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) course and focusses on exposed waters hazards, techniques and instruction methods.  

Qualified to instruct at Exposed Waters locations, defined as:

• coastal beaches and bays

• large harbours open to the ocean and subject to 2ft swell

• shore break less than 1½ feet

• swell size 1 to 2ft

• no breaking waves

• wind speed less than 12 knots, offshore wind less than 10 knots

• no more than 250 metres from shore

• Stand Up Paddle Instructor in the SUP or outdoor recreation industry.
• Industry job roles that require SUP knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail).

Compliance & Safety

• SUP lesson / tours risks and hazards at exposed waters

• Strategies to minimise risks

• Emergency processes and response

Planning Sessions

• Identify suitable SUP exposed waters locations and documentation

• Difference between enclosed flat water and exposed waters sessions

• Logistics and how to plan exposed waters SUP sessions

• Suitable boards, equipment and resources

Session Delivery

• Deliver basic SUP lessons, SUP tours and SUP activities in exposed waters

• Creating session exposed waters session plans for your clients / locations

• ASI SUP Wise learn to SUP exposed waters programs and how to implement

• Instruction techniques and methods in exposed waters

• Understand how to negotiate swell (not breaking waves) - into swell, alongside swell, with swell

• Understand how to perform step back pivot turns - heel side and toe side

• Conduct paddle stroke assessment using the ASI exposed waters assessment criteria

• Identify common mistakes

• Provide feedback

• Evaluating your own SUP sessions  

Client Management

• Communication skills for the SUP environment

• Methods to manage clients safely

Before starting this course:

• have at least 100 hours on water SUP paddling experience in exposed waters. 

• be confident in paddling in minimum swell of 2ft and wind speed of 15 knots.

• able to paddle with confidence, correct technique, knowledge and safety. Equivalent to ASI SUP Wise Exposed Waters level 

• English speaking skills.

Pre-requisite Courses

• have completed or are completing the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) qualification. Can be completed at the same time as enrolling in this instructor course.

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:  1 day. 

Flexible Online Learning:  Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform.  Upload video to demonstrate skills. 

Update:  For ASI instructors whose qualification has expired and need to regain the ASI qualification. This is an online course option.

Transfer:   Is not available for Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters).  There are some exceptions, please contact ASI to find out more.

Fasttrack:  An online course with a face to face workshop.   Cover key skills at the workshop to prepare you to submit video skill evidence after workshop. Fasttrack combined courses allow you to complete required and pre-requisite courses at the same time.

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.

Here is what you complete to gain your ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters) qualification.

Refer to the “Study Option” below, for details on how to complete the course requirements for each study option (workshop, online, update)  

Knowledge and Skills

• Review ASI theory, complete assessments and exercises.

• Complete multi-choice online tests.

• Demonstrate correct paddle stroke technique in exposed waters with swell 

• Complete paddling mission test -paddle for 1 km (0.6 miles) in exposed waters with swell, under 10 mins. 

Practical Hours Experience
Complete 10 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of SUP lessons at exposed waters locations, at an ASI accredited SUP school or other approved SUP school.  Demonstrate ability to deliver sessions. Submit logbook of hours and declaration signed by SUP school owner.

Other

• Have completed the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) course.

(can be completed at the same time as enrolling in this instructor course)

• Submit a current ASI SUP water rescue or other surf rescue certificate Acceptable Rescue certificates

• Submit a current senior first aid certificate Acceptable First Aid certificates

• Submit Identification (if not already submitted)

• Submit Working with Children Check (if applicable to your country).

Note: 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, or date of online enrolment, to complete all course requirements. 

Re-assessment Fees
Re-assessment fee applies if not yet competent in paddle stroke or the1 km paddle test. See Fees

All courses include ASI membership for 12 months.

Workshop
Level 2 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Exposed Waters) paper manual 
SUP Instruction Logbook (paper)

Online Learning Courses
Access to Level 2 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Exposed Waters) online manual 
SUP Instruction Logbook online version

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

In addition, for the Online learning option:   

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

• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills and submit online 

ASI Level 2 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Exposed Waters) Certificate
Valid for 12 months

Each year, ASI SUP Instructors renew their ASI SUP Instructor certificates.   
More about renewal requirements

Read more at:
SUP Instructor Course FAQ's

To become an ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor for exposed waters locations, the following 4 ASI courses are required.

• ASI SUP Wise Intensiv

• ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)

• ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters)

• ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award

These courses can be completed alongside each other/ at the same time.

Order of Training:

To enrol in Level 2 SUP Instructor course, means you must enrol in all 4 courses - as listed above. (These courses can be completed alongside each other).

There is no requirement to complete ASI SUP Rescue before enrolling.  So you can enrol in 3 courses only. 

If you have previously completed SUP Wise Intensiv and L1 SUP instructor course, you can just enrol in 1 course - the L2 SUP Instructor course.

Online: 
Enrolment for SUP Wise Intensive and L1 SUP Instructor course is also required. You can enrol in these at the same time as the L2 SUP Instructor course.

Workshop:
You must attend (or have completed) the SUP Wise Intensiv and Level 1 SUP Instructor workshop prior to attending the Level 2 SUP Instructor course. You can enrol in all at the same time

Workshop schedules are typically:.   

• Day 1:  ASI SUP Wise Intensiv (3 hrs) & ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award (4 hrs)

• Day 2 - 3:  ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)  2 days

• Day 4:  ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters) 1 day

Fasttrack :
Half day workshop for Level 2 SUP Instructor
Combined Course Fasttrack  (4 courses) - 1.5 days workshop  

How to Enrol:

Go to “Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters)”  “Enrol Options”
Or  Click here:  Enrol
Choose a study option.
For easy of enrolment, choose combined enrolment options.

Enrol in all 4 ASI courses
Choose “(Combined) SUP L1 & L2 Instructor, SUP Wise, SUP Rescue”.

Enrol in 3 ASI courses
If you hold an ASI SUP Rescue certificate or an acceptable surf rescue certificate.
Choose the “(Combined): SUP L1 Instructor, SUP Wise”

Enrol in 1 ASI Course
If you hold ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor qualification.
Just enrol in the “ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters)”

Fasttrack
Choose  “(Fasttrack) Level 2 SUP Instructor” if you are only completing the Level 2 SUP instructor course.
Or to enrol in all 4 courses, choose the “(Combined Fasttrack) SUP L1 & L2 Instructor, SUP Wise, SUP Rescue”.

Update
Choose “(Combined) L1-L2 SUP Instructor”  Update
Its not possible to just update Level 2 alone (unless you hold a current L1 SUP Instructor qualification).
SUP Wise Intensiv is included, so you don’t need to do a separate enrolment.  “welcome back” special fees  are available.  (choose special fee on enrolment form).

An intensive face to face course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group.  Paddle technique skills are assessed at the workshop.
Duration:  1 day

What We Provide
Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters) manual (paper)
Logbook for practical hours (paper)
ASI membership for 12 months.
1 free reassessment

Course Requirements

At workshop:

• Complete theory assessments and exercises, practice at water.

• Demonstrate correct paddle stroke technique at exposed waters with swell.

• Complete paddling mission test -paddle for 1 km (0.6 miles) in under 10 mins at exposed waters with swell.

After workshop:

• Complete multi-choice online tests.

• Complete 8 practical hours experience (2 hours signed off in workshop) at exposed waters.

Other:

• Submit current first aid certificate

• Submit current rescue certificate

• Submit identification (if not already submitted)

• Submit child check (if applicable to your country)

• Have completed ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) course

Study in your own time with ASI's e-learning platform. Upload videos to demonstrate skills. 

What We Provide
Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters) online manual
Downloadable logbook (for practical hours)
ASI membership for 12 months
1 free assessment plus 1 free reassessment

Course Requirements

• Read online manual, view videos, complete exercises.

• Complete multi-choice online tests.

• Submit video demonstrating correct paddle stroke technique at exposed waters with swell.

• Submit video demonstrating paddling mission test -paddle for 1 km (0.6 miles) in under 10 mins at exposed waters with swell. 

• Complete 10 hours practical experience.

Other:

• Submit current first aid certificate

• Submit current rescue certificate

• Submit identification (if not already submitted)

• Submit child check (if applicable to your country)

• Have completed ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor  (Enclosed Flat Water) course

For ASI instructors whose qualification has expired and need to regain the ASI qualification. This is an online course option. 
There is no requirement to complete practical hours or paddle mission test.

Entry Requirements
Holds an ASI L2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters) certificate – completed within the past 3 years.  
(contact ASI if you completed the ASI training prior to this).

What We Provide

• Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters) online manual

• ASI membership for 12 months

• 1 free assessment

Course Requirements

• Read online manual, view videos, complete exercises.

• Complete multi-choice online tests.

• Submit video demonstrating correct paddle stroke technique.

Other:

• Submit current first aid certificate

• Submit current rescue certificate

• Submit child check (if applicable to your country)

Enrolment

Welcome back special fees apply. On the enrolment form choose special fee.

The ASI Fasttrack course is an online course with a face to face workshop.  

The aim of the workshop is to cover key skills and prepare participants to submit their own video for assessment, after the workshop. Time is spent at the water with practice and demonstrations and in the classroom covering theory.

Duration:  half day

Entry Requirements

• Have completed the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) course.

• Experienced paddler with a minimum of 100 hours on water stand up paddling in exposed waters (coastal) locations.

What We Provide

• Access to online learning manual and assessments.

• Paperbased manual provided at workshop

• Half day workshop

• 2 free post workshop video assessments

• ASI membership for 12 months.

Course Requirements

Prior to workshop:
Read online training manuals (highly recommended, to assist you in the workshop).

At Workshop:

• Complete theory, practice at water

• Practice paddle stroke and other SUP skills in exposed waters.

• Complete paddling mission tests -paddle for 1 km (0.6 miles) in under 10 mins  in exposed waters.

After workshop:

• Submit video demonstrating correct paddle stroke technique in in exposed waters.

• Submit video demonstrating paddling mission test -paddle for 1 km (0.6 miles) in under 10 mins in exposed waters.

• Complete 10 hours practical experience in exposed waters (1 hour signed off in workshop).

• Complete online quiz.

Note: you do not need to submit video post workshop if you demonstrate competency in: SUP paddle stroke, 1km paddle test.

In addition, before or after the workshop:
Submit first aid certificate
Submit identification

Time to Complete:  you have 12 months to complete all course requirements.

The ASI Fasttrack combined course is an online course with face to face workshops allowing you to complete all 4 courses to gain your ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor qualification.

The aim of the workshop is to cover key skills and prepare participants to submit their own video for assessment, after the workshop. Time is spent at the water with practice and demonstrations and in the classroom covering theory.

Duration:  1.5 days

Courses
4 courses are included with the Level 2 SUP Instructor course.   These are pre-requisite and required modules.

• SUP Wise Intensiv  Course Information

• SUP Rescue Water Safety Award  Course Information 

• Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)  Course information

• Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters) 

Workshop duration.  1.5 days.

• 1 day: for SUP Wise Intensiv, SUP Rescue, Level 1 SUP Instructor

• Half day: for Level 2 SUP Instructor

 Entry Requirements

• Experienced paddler with a minimum of 100 hours on water stand up paddling in exposed waters (coastal) locations.

• Swim 100 metres without stopping and with ease.

• Able to complete the rescue mission test (as listed below)

What We Provide

• Access to 4 x online learning manuals and assessments for:  (1) SUP Wise Intensiv  (2) SUP Rescue Water Safety Award  (3) Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) (4) Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters).

• Paperbased manuals provided at workshop for: (1) SUP Rescue Water Safety Award (2) Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)  (3) Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters)

• 1 day workshop

• 2 free post workshop video assessments

• ASI membership for 12 months.

Course Requirements

Prior to workshop:
Read online training manuals (highly recommended, to assist you in the workshop).

At Workshop:

• Complete theory, practice at water

• Practice paddle stroke and other SUP skills in enclosed flat waters and exposed waters.

• Complete paddling mission tests -paddle for 1 km (0.6 miles) in under 10 mins in enclosed flat water and exposed waters.

• Practice SUP Rescues - unconscious person

• Complete SUP Rescue mission test – swim 100 metres, run 200 metres, prone paddle 200 metres, without stopping,  within 10 mins (flat water)

After workshop:

• Submit video demonstrating correct paddle stroke technique in enclosed flat water and in exposed waters.

• Submit video demonstrating paddling mission test -paddle for 1 km (0.6 miles) in under 10 mins in enclosed flat water and exposed waters.

• Complete 10 hours practical experience in enclosed flat waters. (2 hours signed off in workshop) Complete 10 hours practical experience in exposed waters (1 hour signed off in workshop).

• Submit video rescuing an unconscious person.

• Submit video completing the SUP Rescue mission test.

• Complete online quizzes – SUP Wise Intensiv, Level 1 SUP Instructor and Level 2 SUP Instructor.

Note: you do not need to submit video post workshop if you demonstrate competency in: SUP paddle stroke, other SUP skills, 1km paddle test, SUP rescue mission test  

In addition, before or after the workshop:
Submit first aid certificate
Submit identification

Time to Complete:  you have 12 months to complete all course requirements.