Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 22: The Directorate of Tourism, A&N Administration, in association with the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), will conduct a surf training programme at Little Andaman. The programme aims to build a pool of qualified local surf instructors on the island.
The programme includes two months of surf training, followed by the ISA Surf Instructor Level 1 course and the ISA/ILS Aquatic Rescue course. Successful candidates will receive internationally recognised certifications.
Six candidates will be selected, and the course for them be provided free of cost, and all training and certification fees for the six selected candidates will be fully borne by the Directorate of Tourism. In addition to the six selected candidates, training will be imparted to other qualified candidates. However, the certification fees must be borne by them.
Selections will be held on Nov. 1 at Little Andaman and will include a 200 metre swim in under 5 minutes, a surf fitness test, a surfing ability assessment and a personal interview.
Interested islanders above 18 years of age must apply through the Google Form at https://forms.gle/GQWtvcGPhvesZtGt5 and upload Islander ID card, Aadhaar Card and Medical fitness certificate.
The last date to apply is Oct. 28. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the selection venue and reporting time by phone or email. For details, contact [name] at [phone / email].