Safety & Sea Survival Instructor
Safety & Sea Survival Instructors
Safety and Sea Survival (SSS) Instructors play a vital role in equipping sailors with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond to emergencies at sea. This is a significant responsibility, requiring a high standard of technical expertise, sound judgement and a strong commitment to safety.
| Safety and Sea Survival Instructors operate within a specialised area of instructing. As such, this stream is managed separately from other instructor pathways. |
Australian Sailing maintains clear standards for SSS Instructors to ensure training is delivered consistently, effectively and in line with current safety practices. Maintaining these standards helps ensure participants are prepared to manage challenging situations where their actions can have life-saving consequences.
Here, you will find all information you may need as a SSS Instructor or an aspiring SSS Instructor. If you require any additional information, please contact training@sailing.org.au.
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Recognition of Prior Learning Find out how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. |
Accreditation Find useful information about how to get accredited as a SSS Instructor. |
Reaccreditation Find useful information about how to get reaccredited as a SSS Instructor. |
Instructor Resources Find useful resources designed to assist with delivering SSS courses. |
Safety & Sea Survival CertificatesA key requirement of accreditation and reaccreditation is to maintain a valid Safety & Sea Survival Certificate. You can complete a refresher course to renew your SSS Certificate as long as it has expired less than 2 years prior. NOTE: Obtaining a Safety & Sea Survival Certificate is NOT equivalent to receiving the Safety & Sea Survival Instructor Accreditation. Use the link below to obtain or refresh your Safety & Sea Survival Certificate: |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
As a Safety & Sea Survival Instructor, you cannot deliver courses without a valid SSS Certificate.
Safety & Sea Survival Certificates last 5 years from the date they are obtained. You can renew your SSS Certificate at any time, however, can only complete the SSS Refresher Course if your SSS Certificate expired less than 2 years ago.
If you SSS Certificate has expired over two years ago, you must complete the regular course again.
Yes, Safety & Sea Survival Instructors must be registered with Australian Sailing and hold a current SSS Certificate.
If your SSS Certificate has expired, your Safety & Sea Survival Instructor accreditation becomes is no longer valid and you cannot deliver courses until you meet the Reaccreditation requirements.
You can obtain or renew your SSS Certificate through the link below by selecting the regular SSS Course or the SSS Refresher Course:
The costs involved in accreditation or reaccreditation for Safety & Sea Survival Instructors are:
- Accreditation: $975.00
- Reaccreditation: Free
Your Safety & Sea Survival Certificate is always accessible within your Australian Sailing profile:
- Log in to your profile
- Find qualifications in the menu on the left side
- Access your Certificate