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SSS Instructor Frequently Asked Question

Why do I have to re-validate my SSSC certification? 
ISAF requires that training is undertaken within five years of the start of Category 1 races and above.  The certification is required as Australian Sailing Special Regulations for Category 1 races and recommendations for Category 2 races are based upon the international regulations regarding training.

When should I get my SSSC re-validated?
You do not need to revalidate your SSSC certificate unless you are intending to compete in a Cat 1 or 2 race. It is entirely up to you when you revalidate your certificate bearing in mind that you may not be eligible to compete if you do not hold a current certificate. Your SSSC certificate is valid for a period of 5 years.

I am a SSSC Instructor, do I need to re-validate my SSSC?
Yes. In order to instruct SSSC, you must be registered with Australian Sailing and hold a current SSSC certificate.  If you have not delivered a SSS course in the past three years you are required to take the Instructors course.  More information can be found under 'How to become an Instructor'.

How and where do I re-validate my SSSC certificate?
You must attend either a full SSSC course, or the SSSC Update course (there are certain criteria that need to be met in order for you to enrol in the Update course) delivered by a certified SSSC instructor.

Courses are available through SSSC approved Australian Sailing Training Centres where a qualified SSSC instructor will deliver the course. You can search for a SSSC approved Australian Sailing Training Centre on the Australian Sailing website.

Do I need to undertake the Wet Drill Component of the SSSC re-vaildation Course? 

Yes.

If I am planning to attend the Update Course what do I need to present to be able to enrol?
In order to enrol  / attend the Update Course, you will need to present:

  • a completed Australian Sailing Self Declaration Form (showing 2500 offshore nautical miles in the last 5 years).
  • evidence of having held a SSSC certificate recently (current or in the past. eg a print out from your Australian Sailing MySailor record showing the expiry date to be not less than 1 year)

If you have not met both of these criteria then you will need to undertake the full Safety and Sea Survival Course.

What constitutes Offshore miles?

Offshore miles can be taken from any Category 0 - Category 4 race or an equivalent passage.

What do I do if I've lost my SSSC certificate?
You can print out your certificate from your MySailor record. Click Here to login to MySailor.

If I've lost my current SSSC certificate, do I need to physically produce it to do the SSSC Update course?
No, you can get your SSSC certificate number and expiry date information from the Australian Sailing website at SSSC search.  You will need to print this information and bring it with you as you will need your certificate number to complete the enrolment form (as your certificate number will remain the same, make sure you write it correctly on the enrolment form).

I have competed a Sea Safety and Survival Course and Mysailor account is showing as "Recommended". Does this mean I am an approved SSSC certificate holder?

No, With your MySailor account showing "Recommended" it means that the ASTC has marked you as having attended the course. You do not hold a SSSC certificate until Australian Sailing has received the paperwork and marked you as an approved SSSC holder. This will appear on your MySailor account as holding a certificate that is valid 5yrs from the earliest date of assessment.