This official SA AIA governance policy outlines how professional designations are created, quality-assured, awarded, monitored, renewed, suspended, or revoked within the South African Adventure Industry Association. It sets out the full lifecycle of a designation and ensures alignment with SAQA requirements, national legislation, and industry standards.
 
The policy includes:
The full designation development and approval process
Criteria for awarding designations, including qualifications, RPL, and competency assessments
Monitoring, CPD-linked renewal, and retention requirements
Conditions for suspension, revocation, and reinstatement
Transformation and inclusivity principles
Governance oversight and quality assurance by the Skills & Ratification Committee
 
This document is essential for designation holders, training providers, assessors, employers, and anyone involved in SA AIA’s professional standards and regulatory framework.