Certification & Validity

Certification Process

The courses as shown in “Courses & Fees” are conducted in accordance to the standards set by the international sporting agencies. Each course follows a stage-by-stage process and assessment. Performance of trainees is evaluated on continuous basis and the certificate & license are awarded only to those passing in all training modules. The module(s) in which the trainee does not attain required grade/ level is informed accordingly and the reasons thereof. At the end of training course, trainees are briefed on their overall performance in a valedictory session. 

Those failing to achieve necessary grade/levels are advised to practice/ learn those modules sufficiently enough and until stipulated standards of the Institute are reached. Afterwards, they can approach the Institute for ‘Re-test’ and certification.

Re-Test

This mechanism is meant to ensure that a trainee is qualified enough and equipped with necessary skills and knowledge for award of the license and certificate. Time limit for Re-test is three-months from the date of completion of the training. Trainees should express their readiness for Re-test to the Institute in advance in writing and before permissible time limit. Any claim afterwards shall be treated as null and void. 

It would be totally upon the trainee to approach the Institute for Re-test date and completing the procedure for licensing. Institute shall, in no way, be responsible for intimating the trainee about ‘Re-test’ or his failure in doing so.

However, if a course of similar nature was not scheduled by the Institute in the stipulated three-month period; request of the trainee will be considered for the next immediate course only if applied within the permissible time limit.

A maximum of two chances are given to the trainees for ‘Re-test’ without charges. Any attempt beyond this would be chargeable @ Rs. 500/- per attempt. 

Validity of Certification

The license and certificate issued to successful trainees are valid for 04 years, excepting Beach Lifeguard (both Silver & Gold), which is valid for 03 years only. As part of ensuring higher-level of operational efficiency and safety practices, License Holder shall have to undergo revalidation process of one/two days in every four/three years (as the case may be) and the licenses renewed accordingly. Institute will charge a nominal fee of Rs. 1200/- towards re-validation of each license, and to be deposited in advance.

As per rules, License Holder shall be entirely responsible for timely renewal of licenses. Under no circumstance shall it be binding on Institute to inform any License holder about the expiry or re-validation due date. Request in writing for admission to renewal course along with a copy of license should be submitted to the Institute well before the expiry date. Institute shall inform such persons about the course schedule at appropriate time. No request for re-validation shall be accepted after expiry of the license and such Licenses treated as null and void. Use of expired license and certificate is illegal and shall invite penal action by appropriate Authorities. 

On expiry or at the time of taking admission to re-validation course, original should be submitted to Institute. Fresh licenses are issued only on surrendering the licenses in original or execution of necessary declaration to that effect.


Withholding License/ Certificate

Licenses and certificates issued thereof are the sole property of the Institute. It shall have full power and authority to withhold/ withdraw/ seize those, if deemed necessary. As and when such decisions are taken by the Institute, License Holder is duty-bound to surrender those. Further, renewal of licenses shall not be considered until such time that appropriate decisions are taken by the authorities against all such pending cases/litigation that led withholding/ withdrawing/ seizure.
Note: Any attempt to tamper/ forge the licenses and certificates of the Institute will amount to criminal acts and shall be punishable under the Law.