Instructors
Instructor certification
Teaching authority within an approved scope, a place on the public instructor register and annual verification. Three levels, each assessed.
Levels
Three levels of authority
Each level is assessed before approval and renewed annually to stay listed.
Assistant Instructor
Developmental instructor authority, scope limited. The entry point for instructors working under a certified instructor.
Certified Instructor
Teaching authority within an approved scope. Listed on the public register with verification for clubs and students.
Senior or Master Instructor
Higher authority with stronger review and public standing. For instructors leading schools, branches and grading panels.
Membership and affiliation are by assessment. Payment does not guarantee approval. A practical or teaching assessment is required where WMAA determines it.
What certification carries
Listed, verifiable, renewed
- Public listing on the instructor register with level and scope
- Verification for clubs, students and parents
- Working With Children compliance check where required
- Annual renewal to maintain listing and good standing
- Operates under the Code of Ethics and Child Safety Policy
- Pathway to Senior or Master standing
How certification works
Application to listing
- 01ApplyInstructor Certification Application.
- 02Eligibility screeningExperience, scope and standing.
- 03AssessmentPractical or teaching assessment where required.
- 04ApprovalLevel and scope confirmed.
- 05ListedPublic register entry issued.
Apply for certification
Applications are assessed on experience, teaching scope and standing. Contact WMAA to begin.