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Its past time to renew for year 2022-23
There is still time: A reminder for those professionally active in AUSI activities (Snorkelling and Scuba). All AUSI Professionals are due to renew by 31st March. And a reminder that annual renewal is required and a new Card will be issued with the year stamp.
AUSI Instructor Card
in February 2015, AUSI as released a new plastic certification card for Instructors with the text "AUSI Professional" above, and the year in front of the Certification Number. From March 31st 2015 ALL Instructors must have one of the new annual Instructors cards. If you are doing an AUSI Course after 1st April 2015, please check your instructor's card for currency. The Expiry date must be shown on the card.
Further, any current AUSI card must have an AUSI Watermark clearly visible in a repeated pattern across the card. AUSI cards may ONLY be purchased direct from AUSI. BEWARE of cards issued other than by AUSI - this may represent a non valid instructor certification.
New AUSI Card
In-store laminated cards are still used by AUSI, however AUSI released in January 2015 a new plastic certification card for purchase. Any plastic card issued after that date must have an AUSI Watermark clearly visible in a repeated pattern across the card. AUSI cards may ONLY be purchased direct from AUSI. BEWARE of plastic cards issued other than by AUSI, such as a store - as this may not be a valid certification.
Contact details
Please use this address for all forms and correspondence:
Snail Mail and by appointment at:
73 Silverdale Road
Eaglemont,
Victoria 3084
Preferred method of contact
Mobile: +61 40506 9792
AUSI Course Notes
AUSI Course Notes:
AUSI Snorkelling
Welcome to AUSI Snorkelling. The World's first on-line snorkel agency. AUSI Snorkelling as described by the AUSI Snorkelling Standards, offers many, internationally recognised, recreational snorkel programs.
AUSI defines three major snorkelling disciplines:
Snorkel Swimming
Snorkel Swimming is an in water activity using a mask, snorkel and fins while maintaining positive buoyancy at all times.
Snorkel Diving
Snorkel Diving is an open water breath-hold activity using a mask, snorkel and fins with the intention of going below the surface while holding your breath.
Free diving
Free Diving is breath-hold diving to depths beyond nine metres (30ft) and because of its inherent potential dangers requires specialist training.
AUSI Snorkel Swimming Certification Programs
The AUSI Snorkel Swimming Instructor Program is a specifically designed program that allows allied professionals (such as: outdoor education teachers, surf life savers, swimming teachers and surfing instructors) to teach the fundamentals of snorkelling.
AUSI Snorkel Diving Certification Programs
Click on the Snorkel Pathway to view the detail of the AUSI Snorkelling Programs.
The table below shows the depth requirements for the various AUSI Snorkelling awards, candidates must be able to comfortably breath-hold dive to the relevant depth:
Certification Level |
Snorkel Diver |
Snorkel Guide |
Snorkel Diver Instructor |
Level 1 |
3 metres (10ft) |
6 metres (20ft) |
6 metres (20ft) |
Level 2 |
6 metres (20ft) |
9 metres (30ft) |
9 metres (30ft) |
Level 3 |
9 metres (30ft) |
12 metres (40ft) |
12 metres (40ft) |
Notes:
- The certifying instructor shall be at the same level or higher than the level of AUSI Snorkel Diver certification being issued eg to issue a Level 3 Snorkel Diver certification the instructor must be an AUSI Level 3 Snorkel Diver Instructor or higher.
- For depths greater than 9 metres (30ft) see AUSI Free Diver Specialty.
AUSI Snorkel Instructor
AUSI Training Materials
AUSI Definitions, Procedures, Forms, Standards, Teaching Guidelines and Snorkel Course Notes can be downloaded FREE, all you have to do is register. However, some files have restricted access. Registered AUSI Instructors conducting AUSI Snorkel Courses can also
download, for FREE, specific course Instructor Packs that contain the relevant Student Participation Agreements, Student Training Records, Student Assessment Forms and Tests.
Who can train and certify AUSI Snorkel Divers?
Only registered AUSI Snorkel Diver Instructors and endorsed AUSI Scuba Instructors can issue AUSI Snorkel Certifications.
AUSI Professional Fees
*Terms & conditions apply.
