Instruct individuals at the improver to intermediate surfing level. 

Surf / green waves up to 3ft (1 metre)

• Surfing instructor in the surfing or outdoor recreation industry.

• Industry job roles that require surfing knowledge (e.g. marketing sales, retail, travel)

• The role of the level 2 surfing instructor
• Identifying intermediate level surfing session risks and hazards
• Emergency processes and responses
• Logistics and how to plan improver-intermediate surfing sessions
• Suitable boards and equipment
• Creating improver-intermediate lesson plans
• Instruction and coaching methods for improver-intermediate students
• Progression techniques from beginner to improver level
• Instructions techniques and drills
• ASI Surf Wise learn to surf program  - levels 4, 5 and 6. 
• Assessing student’s performance 

Before starting this course, you will have:

• at least 750 hours surfing experience at various surf breaks. 
  

• have surfing skill and knowledge equivalent to ASI Level 7 Advanced Surfer - including being able to perform top turn, bottom with spray, re-entry, cutback and roundhouse cutback in 4ft to 6ft surf.
  

• minimum of 12 months surfing instruction experience. (requirement may be waived if you have advanced to elite advanced surfing ability)
  

• hold ASI Level 1 Surfing Instructor certificate. 

  (non ASI Level 1 Certificates may be accepted based on experience and surfing ability. Additional course work is required)
  

• 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:  2 days. 

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.

Online Courses - ASI's E-learning Platform
ASI's e-learning platform provides access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments. 

Here is what you complete to gain your ASI Level 2 Surfing Instructor 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 and complete exercises and practice.
  

• Submit written project of an improver/intermediate surfing session. Find 1 student, at the improver level – identify surfing ability by taking video and assessing ability according to the ASI Surf Wise criteria, create lesson plan to improve performance, conduct session and provide written feedback. ASI templates are provided.
  

• Demonstrate your own surfing ability at the  ASI Level 7 Advanced Surfer level:  Ride the wave from start to finish, demonstrating control and linking Level 7 advanced level manoeuvres (including being able to perform top turn, bottom with spray, re-entry, cutback and roundhouse cutback in 4ft to 6ft surf).

Practical Hours Experience

Complete 15 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of intermediate-improver surfing lessons, at an ASI accredited surf school or other approved surf school. 
Demonstrate ability to deliver sessions.
Submit logbook of hours and declaration signed by surf school owner.

Other

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

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

• Identification

• Working with Children Check: if applicable to your country. 

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

Re-assessment Fees
Re-assessment fee applies if not yet competent in surfing ability or project  See:  Fees

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

• Surf clothing

• Fibreglass surfboard to demonstrate your own ASI Level 7 advanced surfing skills.

• A student at the improver level (for your project).  

• Beginner soft-top boards with soft fins and leash and/or fibreglass board for your student project  (depending on their level of ability).  

• Computer or mobile phone to access ASI’s elearning platform to view ASI Learn to Surf Beginner and Intermediate level online reference manuals.

• Video camera or mobile phone to take video of practical skills.

ASI Level 2 Surfing Instructor 
(valid for 12 months)

ASI also issues education department approved training certificates.

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 IV in Outdoor Leadership SIS40619 
for units of competency:

SISOSRF005 Lead surfing activities, intermediate manoeuvres
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

Each year, ASI Instructors renew their ASI Surfing Instructor certificate.   
More about renewal requirements

Read more at:
Surfing Instructor Course FAQ's

An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 
Duration:  2 days. 

What We Provide

• Level 2 Surfing Instructor manual (paper)

• Surfing Instruction Logbook (paper)

• Learn to Surf for Beginners Manual (online access)

• Learn to Surf Intermediate Level Manual (online access)

• 12 months ASI membership

• 1 free assessment plus 1 free re-assessment

Course Requirements

At Workshop:

Complete theory and exercises, practice to complete your written project.

After Workshop:

• Submit video/s demonstrating your own surfing ability at the ASI Level 7 Intermediate surfing level.
  Submit 1 written assessment.    

• Complete 10 practical hours experience (5 hours signed off in workshop).

Other:

• Submit current first aid certificate

• Submit current surf rescue certificate

• Submit identification

• Submit child check (if applicable to your country).

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

What We Provide

• Level 2 Surfing Instructor manual (online access)

• Downloadable Surfing Instructor logbook (for practical hours)

• Learn to Surf for Beginners Manual (online access)

• Learn to Surf Intermediate Level Manual (online access)

• 12 months ASI membership

• 1 free assessment plus 1 free re-assessment

Course Requirements

• Read online manual, view videos, complete exercises.
  Submit video/s demonstrating your own surfing ability at the ASI Level 7 Intermediate surfing level.

• Submit 1 written assessment.  

• Complete 15 practical hours experience.
  
  Other:

• Submit current first aid certificate

• Submit current surf rescue certificate

• Submit identification

• Submit child check (if applicable to your country)

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 experience.  Previously submitted surfing ability video can used.

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

What We Provide

• Level 2 Surfing Instructor manual (online access)

• Learn to Surf for Beginners Manual (online access)

• Learn to Surf Intermediate Level Manual (online access)

• 12 months ASI membership

• 1 free assessment

Course Requirements

• Read online manual, view videos, complete exercises.

• Submit 1 written assessment.    

• Submit video demonstrating ASI Level 7 Advanced level surfing ability (previously submitted can be used).

Other:

• Submit current first aid certificate

• Submit current surf rescue certificate

• Submit identification

• Submit child check (if applicable to your country)

Enrolment

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