Qualifications
The qualifications on offer depend on which courses you choose. Nonstop provides the opportunity to gain SLSA (Surf Life Saving Australia) certifications. The SLSA is widely considered the leading member of the ISLF (International Life Saving Federation).
Beach Lifeguard Course
- Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B)
- Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
- Defibrillation Certificate
- Recreation Powerboat Licence
- Personal Watercraft Licence
- Fitness training will form a large part of the programme
Surf Instructor Course
- Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B)
- Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
- Defibrillation Certificate
- Level 1 Surf Instructor Certificate
- Required practical coaching hours
- Fitness training will form a large part of the programme
Pro Waterman Course
- Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B)
- Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
- Defibrillation Certificate
- Recreation Powerboat Licence
- Personal Watercraft Licence
- Level 1 Surf Instructor Certificate
- Required practical coaching hours
- Fitness training will form a large part of the programme
International Recognition
The training is recognised by the ILS and, where relevant, the SLSA qualification is recognised as an ILS equivalent. Owners of SLSA certificates can earn the equivalent ILS certificate, giving it international recognition in other ILS Member countries. The Surfing Australia Surf Instructor qualification is the global leading Instructor qualification, in recognition the International Surfing Association has used it as the basis for its ISA Qualification. It is therefore widely recognised and reciprocated throughout other surfing nations enabling certificate holders to instruct using this qualification.
We recommend that you check current individual requirements with the National Sporting Body of the country where you intend to be lifeguiding or instructing to confirm this.
