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Accreditation Requirements and Benefits

The Australian Sailing Learning and Development Framework allows for the learner to take their own journey in learning. 

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How to get involved?

Instructors and Coaches are critical to the growth of the sailing community, and you don’t need to be an expert to get involvedIt’s never been easier, with the free Australian Sailing Learning Centre, and face-to-face training we help you to help others in sailing, as well as providing the resources you need to succeed in your role.  

The first step is to do core learning, available online in the Learning Centre, accessible any time, entirely free and suitable for all levels. In just a few hours, you’ll learn essential skills for your role including safety, communication, and inclusion. Then you’ll be ready to join face-to-face training. 

 

Accreditation Requirements

Everything you need to know about Instructor and Coach accreditation and reaccreditation is available here.

Accreditation Requirements

 

Benefits of Australian Sailing Accreditation

  • Eligibility to deliver Discover Sailing Programs and/or Participation Programs

  • Recognition from the sailing community and the general public that you have been trained to a high standard and are therefore qualified to deliver safe, consistent, quality experiences to participants. 

  • Flexibility to gain further accreditations

  • Access to standard course curriculum and other training resources

  • Automatic Public Liability Insurance when delivering club-sanctioned training

  • Access to ongoing learning and development through conferences, webinars, newsletters and more 

  • Develop connections and networks with Clubs, Classes, sailing and sport communities 

  • Option to be visible through the Find an Instructor tool on the Australian Sailing website

  • A brilliant start to your professional CV 


 More information

Attending face to face courses Recognition of Prior Learning Reaccreditation
Access e-Learning courses Insurance FAQs