The current framework through
which these qualifications are offered are through the following
AQTF Accredited Programs:-
Ocean Careers Pathway
Program
-10 day Pre-vocational training course
Ocean Confidence
- 8hr course for non-accredited training or 48hrs for Accredited
Training
Surfer Survival
- 16hr course for non-accredited training or 68hrs for -
Accredited Training
Surfer Development
- 20hr non-accredited training or 72hrs for Accredited Training
Surfing Rescue & Emergency Response
- 12hrs with RCC or 75hrs Accredited Training with optional 32
hr First Aid & Emergency O2
Assistant Surfing Coach
- 30 hrs Accredited Training with optional 25hrs Vocational
Training
Surfing Guide
- 47hr Accredited Training Program with eligibility to be
Registered as a Surfing Guide under the National Outdoor Leaders
Registration Scheme
Surfing Instructor
- 48hr Accredited Training Program with eligibility to be
Registered as a Surfing Instructor (Basic to Intermediate) under
the National Outdoors Leaders Registration Scheme
Advanced Surfing Rescue
- 45hrs Accredited Training additional to Surfing Rescue &
Emergency Response
Surf Camp Leader
- 72hrs in Addition to Surfing Instructor / Guide
Advanced Surfing Instructor
- 8hr RPL process to gain Registration as an Advanced Surfing
Instructor under NOLRS
The courses are offered to
fee-for-services students as short courses or complete
qualifications in the Certificates II, III, IV in Outdoor
Recreation.
The Certificate III in Outdoor
Recreation is a 620hr course that is Approved for Austudy,
Approved by the New South Wales Board of Studies, and provides
Queensland High School Students with 7 of their 20 QCE points-
giving them an O.P Equivalent Ranking of a 9-11. The College of
Surfing has an approved Vocational Placement Scheme for 240hrs
for the Certificate III students.
With the College of Surfing
Qualifications you can become registered with the National
Outdoor Leader Recognition Scheme as a Professional Surfing
Guide or Surfing Instructor.
