About this Course
The Surfing Australia Foundation Surf Coach Course (formerly Level 1 Surf Coach) is the entry level surf coaching qualification to deliver surfing tuition in Victoria.

The course is designed to educate coaches on how to introduce beginners and novices to surfing in a safe, fun and supportive manner that goes beyond the simple instruction of skill.

First and foremost, coaches will learn the importance of safety and how to provide a safe environment through their knowledge of the ocean and their ability to identify and manage risks and hazards.

Course Structure
The Foundation Surf Coaching Course consists of an online learning component and 20 hours of assessed practical experience signed off by a Surfing Australia Coach Assessor, which can be found within select Surfing Australia affiliated Surf Schools.

Course Pre-requisites
In order to gain this accreditation you must be at least 16 years of age.

CLICK HERE to view the list of Surfing Australia affiliated surf schools where you can complete your practical hours.

Accreditation Requirements
To achieve accreditation as a Surfing Australia Foundation Surf Coach, you will need to complete the following courses and have attained the following supporting credentials:

• Completion of the Surfing Australia Foundation Surf Coaching Course in the ‘My Learning Centre’ portal of your Surfing Australia profile
• Completion of 20 hours of assessed surf coaching to be signed off by a Surfing Australia Coach Assessor
• Completion of the ‘Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction’ course located in the ‘My Learning Centre’ portal of your Surfing Australia profile
• Current Surfing Victoria CORE membership – purchased through your Surfing Australia profile

The following mandatory supporting credentials are to be completed with external providers:

• Ocean Safety Qualification* (for full details of approved Ocean Safety Qualification providers  CLICK HERE)
• Provide First Aid Qualification ( Course Code: HLTAID011)
• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Qualification (Course Code: HLTAID009) – (this qualification is included in a Provide First Aid qualification, but must be renewed every 12 months from the date of issue)
• Working With Children Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration**

* Please note: Surfers Rescue courses offered by state surfing organisations do not qualify as a recognised Ocean Safety qualification
** Please note: The age requirement for who needs to hold a working with children check varies from state to state in Australia. Check this with your state branch.

How To Enrol

1. Click “Enrol Now” below
2. Once prompted, log in or create a profile on Surfing Australia’s membership portal (JustGO)
3. Click on “Find Tickets” or “Add” to select the course
4. Click “Proceed to Checkout“
5. Complete payment

From here users will receive an email from Surfing Australia with instructions on how access the course in the ‘My Learning Centre‘ – education and training portal of their Surfing Australia profile.
If the email doesn’t land in your email inbox, we suggest checking your ‘Junk’ folder.

• Completion of the ‘Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction’ course located in the ‘My Learning Centre’ portal of your Surfing Australia profile

About this Course
The Surfing Australia Progression Surf Coach Course (formerly Level 2 Surf Coach) is the next step for surf coaches on Surfing Australia’s Coaching Framework with a focus on intermediate and advanced surfers to further develop their skills both in and out of the water.

The Progression Surf Coach course delivers education and training on how to support and work with surfers in their technical, physical and psychological development as they transition to more advanced levels of surfing and for some, a competitive career.

Course Structure
The Progression Surf Coaching Course consists of an online learning component and 20 hours of assessed practical coaching experience signed off by a Surfing Australia Progression or Elite Surf Coach.

Course Pre-requisites
Before participants can enrol in the Progression Surf Coach Course, they must have held a Foundation Surf Coach Accreditation for a minimum of 12 months.

To become a Progression Coach participants must also demonstrate their surfing ability at a minimum intermediate level where you they can consistently perform manoeuvres in the correct section with control.

They must be able to perform a bottom turn, top turn and cut-back on both forehand and backhand as well as demonstrate confidence in all conditions, especially in challenging conditions over 3 foot.

Participants must also have spent adequate time in the surf and demonstrate their ability to read the conditions at various types of surf breaks and have a detailed understanding of the ocean and its risks and hazards. This will be assessed by their Coach Assessor during the practical coaching component of the course.

Please contact Surfing Victoria for information on approved Progression and Elite Coaches who can assess and sign off practical coaching hours via info@surfingvic.com.

Accreditation Requirements

To achieve accreditation as a Progression Surf Coach, you will need to complete the following courses and have the following supporting documents:

• Completion of the Surfing Australia Progression Surf Coaching Course in the ‘My Learning Centre’ portal of your Surfing Australia profile
• Completion of 20 hours of assessed surf coaching to be signed off by a Surfing Australia Progression or Elite Coach Assessor
• Completion of the ‘Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction’ course located in the ‘My Learning Centre’ portal of your Surfing Australia profile
• Current Surfing Victoria CORE membership – purchased through your Surfing Australia profile

The following mandatory credentials are completed with external providers:

• Ocean safety qualification (Surfers Rescue courses do not qualify for this qualification, full details of approved Ocean Safety providers are HERE)
• Provide first aid (HLTAID011)
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009) – this is included in HLTAID011 but has a 1 year expiry
• Working With Children Check*

* Please note: The age requirement for who needs to hold a working with children check varies from state to state in Australia. Check this with your state branch.

How To Enrol

• Login or create an account in Surfing Australia’s membership portal
• Click on Events & Courses
• Click on Training & Courses
• Click on Progression Surf Coach

About this Course
Every year, thousands of Australians and visitors come to our shores to experience the joy of surfing and stand-up paddle boarding for the first time.

The role of a Foundation SUP Coach (formerly Flat Water SUP Coach) is to introduce beginner stand-up paddle boarders to the sport in a safe, fun and supportive manner that goes beyond the simple instruction of skill.

First and foremost, coaches will learn the importance of safety and how to provide a safe environment through their knowledge of waterways and their ability to identify and manage risks.

Course Structure
The Foundation SUP Coaching Course consists of an online learning component and 20 hours of practical coaching at a Surfing Australia Affiliated SUP School.

Course Pre-requisites
In order to gain this accreditation you must be at least 16 years of age.

Accreditation Requirements
To achieve accreditation as a Foundation SUP Coach, you will need to complete the following courses and have the following supporting documents:

• Completion of the Surfing Australia Foundation SUP Coaching Course in the Surfing Learning Centre (including your logbook)
• Completion of the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course in the Surfing Learning Centre
• Current State membership – purchased through your Surfing Portal

The following mandatory credentials are completed with external providers:

• Ocean safety qualification (Surfers Rescue courses do not qualify for this qualification, full details of approved Ocean Safety providers are HERE)
• Provide first aid (HLTAID011)
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009) – this is included in HLTAID011 but has a 1 year expiry
• Working With Children Check*

* Please note: The age requirement for who needs to hold a working with children check varies from state to state in Australia. Check this with your state branch.

How To Enrol
Login or create an account in Surfing Australia’s membership portal
Click on Events & Courses
Click on Training & Courses
Click on Foundation SUP Coaching Course