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Official Professional Association for the Surf School Industry Protecting Both Industry and Students • Established 2005 AN IRS REGISTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION |
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) |
| How many accredited schools and instructors does NSSIA have? |
| Why should an instructor be certified? |
| Why should my surf school be accredited? |
| Can I be certified or my school be accredited without support documentation, ie, "grandfathered"? |
| How much experience is required for instructor certification? |
| How much experience is required for surf school accreditation? |
| How much are the NSSIA dues? |
| Is an instructor certification exam required? |
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- Why should an instructor be certified? A - NASSI certification signifies that you have not only that you have a specific number of years of experience, but that your supervisor and/or peers have attested to the caliber of your abilities. It is a pedigree that shows you have achieved a level of ability, experience and education and have produced the formal references to back them up. |
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- Why should my surf school be accredited? A - NASSI certification signifies to the world that your school offers a responsible curriculum and safe environment for new students learning to surf. |
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- Can I be certified or my school be accredited
without support documentation, ie, "grandfathered"? A - No, certification or accreditation requires verification of experience. |
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- How much experience is required for instructor
certification? A - For the initial apprentice surf instructor certification - 2 years. For instructor certification - 4 years. For master instructor certification, 8 years. Other factors and documentation such as surf school affiliation, number of years surfing and water safety certificates may also be required. |
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- How much experience is required for surf school
accreditation? A –An accredited surf school should validate proof of operation for at last 3 years, and should maintain at least one instructor on its staff. |
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- How much are the NSSIA dues? A - $25 annually for instructors. $75 annually for surf school accreditation. |
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– Is an instructor certification exam
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