Congratulations on attaining your Australian Sailing Assistant Instructor Qualification for the Dinghy Program.

Please find attached a copy of your Assistant Dinghy Instructor qualification certificate. Your Assistant Instructor Qualification allows you to assist a fully qualified Dinghy Instructor in the Start Sailing 1, Start Sailing 2 and Better Sailing Courses at accredited Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centres across Australia.

Your qualification does not have a revalidation period however you must comply with relevant State Maritime Licence requirements, as well as the Working with Children requirements. We encourage you to participate in professional development opportunities where you can. One of the development opportunities available to you is attendance at one of our Regional Instructor Conferences—click here for more information.

The next step in your Instructor qualification pathway is to become an Australian Sailing Dinghy Instructor—click here for more information. If you have not already done so, you may also wish to complete our Online Tackers Induction which will allow you to assist in our Tackers programs. Click here for more information and the link to complete the online course.

We strongly recommend that you keep your contact details up to date so you will receive any relevant emails, newsletters and updates from Australian Sailing. To do this, please visit:

http://www.sailing.org.au/mysailor/

From here you will be able to print off copies of Australian Sailing qualifications and/or course completion certificates.

Click here for access to our Dinghy Instructor Resources – Password: dinghy

Click here for access to our Tackers Resources – Password: tackers

We look forward to working with you and thank you for your contribution to getting more people out on the water sailing safely.

Yours in Sailing,

Australian Sailing

Course Overview

This course focuses on the skills that an Assistant Instructor will need to assist a qualified Australian Sailing Instructor in delivering dinghy training courses. This qualification is for those who wish to progress in the sport by helping others who are learning.

Course Prerequisites

• Must be 12 years-old

• Water confident

• Comply with relevant State Maritime Licence requirements

Who should do this course?

This course is for anyone wishing to work / help out at an accredited Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre or those wishing to go on to become a Dinghy Instructor. It's a great introduction to instructing for teenagers and also others wanting to help out at their Centre, such as parents, volunteers, etc.

Course Outcome

The course aims to provide you with a good foundation in the structure of the Dinghy Program, including an awareness of the fundamental skills, effective communication skills and an introduction to risk management. 

Pending your success, you will gain the Dinghy Assistant Instructor qualification. 

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.