AUSI Cross Over approach

Unlike other industry cross over programs, AUSI has developed an open book approach to orientation. AUSI accepts that dive industry professionals are professionally trained and sees no need for cross over candidates to undergo expensive re-examination. AUSI believes that orientation to a new system of training is only fully understood after a professional has worked within the new system. It is however, necessary for industry professionals to have an understanding of AUSI's training philosophies before participating professionally in any aspect of the AUSI Training System.

To gain an understanding of the AUSI System professionals are required to carefully read the relevant AUSI Course Notes and the AUSI Instructor Manual, these documents can be downloaded free. For specific details of cross over requirements click on the appropriate qualification: Snorkel Instructor to AUSI Snorkel Instructor** Dive Master to AUSI Level VI Professional* Assistant Instructor to AUSI Level I Scuba Instructor* Open Water Scuba Instructor to AUSI Scuba Instructor** And, AUSI Cross Over tasks can be completed at your leisure!

How to cross over to AUSI:

1. Check relevant prerequisites and certification requirements from the list below.
2. Apply for the On-line Cross Over by submitting the AUSI Cross Over Application Form.
3. Pay the relevant non-refundable cross over application fee: Non-certifying cross overs:* AUD$55 –AUSI product to the retail value of $55 will be forwarded with certification card upon successful completion of cross over. Certifying Instructors:** AUD$110 – eight AUSI Certification Forms will be forwarded with certification card upon successful completion of cross over.
4. Upon cross over registration, download the relevant AUSI Course Notes, workbooks and documentation free of charge.
5. Cross-Over registration enables access to Cross Over files for three months, re-registration will be required if Cross Over is not completed within this time.
6. Complete the relevant cross over requirements, at your leisure.
7. Forward the completed documentation to AUSI Head Office.
8. AUSI Head Office will issue the relevant certification.

SNORKEL INSTRUCTOR to AUSI Snorkel Diver Instructor

Prerequisites:

• Be a certified Snorkel Instructor with another recognised agency for at least six months, or approved equivalent,
• Be certified medically fit to snorkel dive by a medical practitioner,
• Hold a current work place first aid certificate or approved equivalent,
• Hold a current CPR certificate or approved equivalent,
• Hold a current oxygen provider certificate or higher or approved equivalent, and
• Shall not be the defendant in any outstanding ethics complaints.

Certification Requirements:

• Complete the AUSI Snorkel Diver Instructor Workbook,
• Complete the AUSI Snorkelling Standards and Procedures Examination,
• Satisfactory completion of the AUSI Snorkel Diver Instructor fitness tests as laid out in the AUSI Snorkel Diver Instructor Teaching Guidelines including a certification dive,
• Agree to follow the appropriate AUSI Procedures, AUSI Standards and AUSI Teaching Guidelines when conducting AUSI Snorkel Programs, and
• Complete an AUSI Professional Registration Form and forward to AUSI Head Office with the relevant documentation and two passport.

NOTE: The level of certification is determined by candidate's breath-hold diving ability, see Section 1 AUSI Definitions.

DIVE MASTER to AUSI Level VI Professional

Prerequisites:

• Be a certified Dive Master with another recognised agency,
• Have a current diving medical, in Australia this shall be in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2299.1,
• Have a current work place first aid certificate or approved equivalent,
• Have a current CPR certificate or approved equivalent,
• Have a current oxygen provider certificate or higher or approved equivalent, and
• Shall not be the defendant in any outstanding ethics complaints.

Certification Requirements:

• Complete the lesson reviews for AUSI Level II to Level VI Scuba Diver, and
• Complete an AUSI Professional Registration Form and forward to AUSI Head Office with two passport photographs and relevant documentation.

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR to AUSI Level I Scuba Instructor

Prerequisites:

• Be a certified Assistant Scuba Instructor with another recognised agency,
• Have a current diving medical, in Australia this shall be in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2299.1,
• Have a current work place first aid certificate or approved equivalent,
• Have a current CPR certificate or approved equivalent,
• Have a current oxygen provider certificate or higher or approved equivalent, and
• Shall not be the defendant in any outstanding ethics complaints.

Certification Requirements:

• Complete the Level I section of the AUSI Scuba Instructor Workbook,
• Assist on at least one AUSI Level I/II Scuba Diver Course to the satisfaction of the supervising instructor,
• Agree to follow the appropriate AUSI Procedures, AUSI Standards and AUSI Teaching Guidelines when conducting AUSI Programs, and
• Complete an AUSI Professional Registration Form and forward to AUSI Head Office with two passport photographs and relevant documentation .

OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR to AUSI Scuba Instructor

Prerequisites:

• Be a certified Scuba Instructor with another recognised agency for at least six months,
• Have certified at least 12 open water divers or higher with current agency or approved equivalent,
• Have a current diving medical, in Australia this shall be in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2299.1,
• Have a current work place first aid certificate or approved equivalent,
• Have a current CPR certificate or approved equivalent,
• Have a current oxygen provider certificate or higher or approved equivalent, and
• Shall not be the defendant in any outstanding ethics complaints.

Certification Requirements:

• Complete the AUSI Scuba Instructor Workbook,
• Satisfactorily complete the open book AUSI Standards & Procedures Examination
• Agree to follow the appropriate AUSI Procedures, AUSI Standards and AUSI Teaching Guidelines when conducting AUSI Programs, and
• Complete an AUSI Professional Registration Form and forward to AUSI Head Office with two passport photographs and relevant documentation.

Note: The level of certification issued after successfully completing the AUSI Scuba Instructor Orientation Program is based on the instructor’s qualifications and experience.