Course Overview

Perform simple rescues in SUP enclosed flat water and exposed waters locations.

Conduct rescues at:  

• Flat water, no swell (unbroken waves), no breaking waves

• Inland waterways including rivers, lakes, estuaries, canals

• Coastal locations

• Water safety roles within the SUP industry or outdoor recreation industry. 

• A current SUP rescue certificate is required for ASI instructors operating in SUP enclosed or exposed waters environments.

• Assistant instructors

• Identify emergency situations

• Respond to emergency situations

• Apply SUP rescue techniques

• Demonstrate in-water rescues on conscious and unconscious patients using single and double roll methods

• Identify the signs of potential spinal injuries and respond and treat accordingly

• Emergency signals and incident reporting

Before starting this course, you must have:

• Be medically and physically fit.

• Able to swim 100 metres (328 ft), run 200 metres (650 ft), prone paddle SUP board 200 metres (650ft) - within 10 minutes - without stopping.

• English speaking skills (online courses have translation)

It’s great to have flexible learning options, ensures you get the most out of your learning experience.

Workshop:  Ideal for people who like to complete most of the course requirements at the workshop and interact with the trainer.

• Face to face (in-person) training with highly qualified ASI Trainers, the best in the industry.

• Complete most course requirements at the workshop.

• Held in great locations throughout the world.

• Duration: 4 hours

Fasttrack:
Ideal for people who are time poor but would still like some face-to-face contact with a trainer.

• Hybrid learning experience combining online coursework with a face-to-face workshop.

• The workshop duration is significantly reduced to save you time, travel, and costs.

• During the workshop, you'll master essential skills, enabling you to submit video evidence of your competencies afterward.

• Duration:  1 hour face to face workshop, plus approx. 4 hours including time to take video.

Online Learning:
Ideal for people who are already experienced or would like flexibility to complete their training.

• Work at your own pace.

• Using ASI's e-learning platform with access to training manuals, videos, reference materials and assessments.

• Duration: approx 15 hours including time to take video.

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

Face to face (in-person) training. Complete most course requirements at the workshop.  

Duration: 4 hours.

What we Provide

ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue manual (paper)
1 free re-assessment

Course Requirements

At Workshop:

• Complete multi-choice test.

• Complete timed fitness mission test: swim 100 metres (328 ft), run 200 metres (650 ft), prone paddle SUP board 200 metres (650ft) within 10 minutes, without stopping.

• Demonstrate correct technique to rescue an unconscious person using double roll method with your SUP board (in deep water) and paddling patient successfully back to shore.

Other

• Submit current Acceptable First Aid certificate

• Submit identification

First Aid Certificates can be provided either before or after the workshop, or within 12 months of enrollment. However, please note that your ASI Rescue certificate will only be issued once we receive your First Aid Certificate.

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

What we Provide

ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue online manual
1 free assessment plus 1 free re-assessment

Course Requirements

• Complete online multi-choice test

• Complete timed fitness mission test: swim 100 metres (328 ft), run 200 metres (650 ft), prone paddle SUP board 200 metres (650ft) within 10 minutes, without stopping.

• Demonstrate correct technique to rescue an unconscious person using double roll method with your SUP board (in deep water) and paddling patient successfully back to shore.

Other

• Submit current Acceptable First Aid certificate

• Identification

The ASI Fasttrack course is an online course with a face to face (in-person) workshop.  Cover key skills and prepare participants to submit their own video for assessment, after the workshop.

Duration:  1 hour workshop. Plus approx. 4 hours including time to take video.

What we Provide

ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue manual (paper) and online manual.
1 free re-assessment

Course Requirements

At Workshop:

• Practice timed fitness mission test: swim 100 metres (328 ft), run 200 metres (650 ft), prone paddle SUP board 200 metres (650ft) within 10 minutes, without stopping.

• Practice techniques to rescue an unconscious person using double roll method with your SUP board (in deep water) and paddling patient successfully back to shore.

After Workshop:

Complete multi-choice test.

• Submit video of your timed fitness mission test: swim 100 metres (328 ft), run 200 metres (650 ft), prone paddle SUP board 200 metres (650ft) within 10 minutes, without stopping.

• Submit video of rescuing an unconscious person using double roll method with your SUP board (in deep water) and paddling patient successfully back to shore.

Note: If you demonstrate competency in the timed fitness Mission test at the workshop, you do not need to submit a video afterward.

Other

• Submit current Acceptable First Aid certificate

• Submit identification

First Aid Certificates can be provided either before or after the workshop, or within 12 months of enrollment. However, please note that your ASI Rescue certificate will only be issued once we receive your First Aid Certificate.

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 and suitable for immersion in water when performing rescues

In addition, for courses with online learning: 

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

• Another person to be your patient  

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

• GPS tracking device such as a watch or phone GPS apps to record your fitness mission test eg...map my run. Or submit google map.

ASI Stand Up Paddle Water Safety Rescue Award (Flat Water)
Valid for 24 months.

There is no renewal for this certificate.  To obtain a new certificate, participants complete the course again to update skills and knowledge.

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

Assessment Fees:  If you use up your free assessments, additional resubmissions are available for a small fee. Fees