About Accreditation

Instructor and Coach Requirements • for accreditation • reaccreditation • to deliver programs

Want to become (or reaccredit) as an instructor or coach? Use the links below to learn the requirements for each accreditation. 

Getting started is easy and a lot of learning is online and entirely free.
1. Choose your discipline specfic role, and review requirements for initial accreditation.
2. Complete required online e-learning for the role
3. Attend the required face-to-face (f2f) learning for the role

Important note - many of the core e-learing components are common to all disciplines, with reduced discipline specific training required to add further accreditations to your Australian Sailing profile.

Most notably, any program specific 2-day face-to-face course is a once only core requirement. Any further accreditations require just the discipline specific e-learning endorsement and attendance at a 1-day program specific course.

Holding an Australian Sailing accreditation qualifies you as an Instructor or Coach. To comply with state/territory regulations and the requirements of the organisation you are delivering training for, you must also ensure the following remain current:

• Legal Compliance – Meet all relevant State/Territory laws, including child protection requirements and a Working with Children Check (WWCC) (if applicable).
• Maritime Licence – Hold a valid maritime licence (if required for your role or location).
• Marine Radio Certificate – Maintain a current marine radio certificate (if applicable).
• First Aid Certification – Hold a current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011 or higher).

These requirements ensure all accredited Instructors and Coaches meet the necessary legal and safety standards when delivering programs.

Click here to download the single page matrix, or browse each discipline below: