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Dig out your boardies, get waxing down and get qualified as an SSA Level 1 Surf Instructor in just six weeks!

From beginner to professional in no time at all. As part of your 6 week course you will work with children from underprivileged areas to help build up the instructional hours necessary to qualify as an SSA Level 1 Surf Instructor (This course is endorsed by BSA and ASA).

As part of your programme you will also complete a Surfing Life Savers Course before your instructor's exam. Our instructors will be there with you every step of the way.

Week 1: Learn to Surf course
Week 2: Surf lifesaving introduction and training
Week 3: Surf lifesaving theory and extra training (receive surf instructor course outline)
Week 4: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - SSA Level 1 Surf Instructor's Course
Saturday and Sunday - finish surf lifesaving course
Week 5: Instructing practical, work experience and lifesaving examination
Week 6: Instructing practical, work experience and instructor examination
Where do I stay?

You’ll stay in shared accommodation around Plettenberg Bay, South Africa with other surfers on our programme. You will receive meal vouchers which can be used in the Surf Cafe in Plettenberg Bay. There will be plenty of time to socialise in the evenings with friends and other surfers that you meet.

Duration

6 Weeks

Start Dates

15th September 2010 to 27th October 2010

Costs / Benefits

£2200 per person (discounts available for groups of four or more people)

Included:
All training
Equipment (surf board and wetsuit)
Accommodation
Meal vouchers
Exam preparation and fees
Alumni membership
Life Savers Course
Practical work in Surfboard factory

Requirements

You need to be able to swim, be confident in the water, fit and healthy and aged 18 or over. Surfing is a physically demanding sport and you need a certain degree of physical fitness.