Description

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The Level-1 Instructor is certified to:

 - conduct Paddle Canada Waterfront Kayak, Basic Kayak and Level-1 Skills courses and certify paddlers at those levels

 - assist a Level-2 Instructor on a Level-2 Skills course

 - assist a Basic Kayak Instructor Trainer on a Basic Kayak Instructor course.

 

Prerequisites 

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Prerequisites must be completed before the development process begins. This is strictly enforced. The Level-1 Instructor candidate must have:

• Minimum Age – at least 18 years of age

• Skills Certification – successful completion of Paddle Canada Level-2 Skills

• Instructor Certification – Basic Kayak Instructor highly suggested

• Teaching Experience – none

• First Aid Certification – current certification in first aid with CPR (14 hours)

• Paddling Experience – 30 days in Level-1 conditions (including overnights                   

Course length

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4 days. 

 

Classe ratio

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1 Instructor Trainer : 6 candidates

(This instructor course must have a

minimum of three registered candidates.

1 Instructor Trainer + 1 Assistant : 8 candidates

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Conditions

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• Winds light (0–11 knots)

• Current 0–5 knots

• Sea state calm to light chop 

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Price includes:

Training, Course material, Kayak (if kayak rental option is chosen) and Paddle Canada certification* *participating in this course does not guarantee obtaining a certification as a PC Level 1 instructor.

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What is not included:

Paddle Canada instructor fee and membership, Transportation, Kayak and related gear, drysuit, accès and parking fees. 

 

For more details please take a look at the latest PC manual here