Flatwater Instructor Training Course
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Level 1 Flatwater Instructor Training
Next Course - 20th and 21st April 2013 - Contact 88464120 / 0488 366 116
List of Units for the Level 1 Flatwater Canoeing Instructor Award
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The instructional Awards have been devised to give an Instructor at least the minimum level of competence to operate as an Instructor in the outdoor recreation industry. This level of competence is Australian Canoeing’s recommended standard, using Units of Competence from the Outdoor Recreation Training Package.
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An Instructor is a person who facilitates skill transfer or development to participants in order that they may act independently or with minimal supervision. This requires the Instructor to be able to critique technique, apply a variety of appropriate instructional strategies and may require them to assess participants’ skill acquisition at the end of a program or session.
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Appropriate basic paddling skills are a pre-requisite.
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Level 1 Flatwater instructors are qualified to instruct and lead groups on flat, undemanding water; including overnight trips.
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Level 1 Flatwater Instructor Training
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Cost:
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$330.00 per person for a two day course
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What to bring along:
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Personal paddling clothes/footwear. Change of clothes/towel, footwear to be worn in the canoe/kayak. Clothes suitable for swimming in cold water (NOT cotton/jeans etc).
Most woolen/synthetic clothes are fine.
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Pre-requisites:
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Need to be able to perform the basic skills/strokes (even if you have a few bad habits!). At least ‘average’ fitness/flexibility (some components are physically strenuous)
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Location:
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Courses are generally run at Westerfolds Park in Templestowe unless otherwise stated. Melways ref 21 F9
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Start / Finish Time
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9am - 4/5pm
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Application Forms
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Both an Application Form, Indeminty Form and payment is required prior to the course.
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For details of the units, please follow the links
PLEASE NOTE: A copy of current Level 2 or equivalent First Aid certification is required for successful Assessment.
Level 1 Flatwater Instructor Assessment - 19th May 2013
The instructional Awards have been devised to give an Instructor at least the minimum level of competence to operate as an Instructor in the outdoor recreation industry. This level of competence is Australian Canoeing’s recommended level using Units of Competence from the Outdoor Recreation Training Package.
An Instructor is a person who facilitates skill transfer or development to participants in order that they may act independently or with minimal supervision. This requires the Instructor to be able to critique technique, apply a variety of appropriate instructional strategies and may require them to assess participants’ skill acquisition at the end of a program or session.
Once the appropriate Skill and Rescue Awards have been obtained then the Instructional Award may be taken.
Level 1 Flatwater instructors are qualified to instruct and lead groups on flat, undemanding water; including overnight trips.
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Level 1 Flatwater Instructor Assessment
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Cost:
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$200.00 per person for a one day course
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What to bring along:
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Personal paddling clothes/footwear appropriate for someone in charge of novice paddlers
Change of clothes/towel
Footwear to be worn in the canoe/kayak
Clothes suitable for swimming in cold water (NOT cotton/jeans etc)
Most woolen/synthetic clothes are fine
First Aid kit, suitable to spend the day in your canoe/kayak
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Pre-requisites:
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It is NOT a pre-requisite that the candidate has done the Level 1 Flatwater Instructor Training course. However, he or she must be competent in ALL aspects of the assessment to achieve the Award.
Have a high level of canoeing/kayaking skills on flat water
Have a high level of teaching/group management skills on flat water
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** To receive the ACAS Level 1Flatwater Instructor Award the candidate must also hold a current Level 2 or above First Aid certification
** Upon successful completion of the assessment, including the skills/teaching/rescue and theory components the candidate may apply to Australian Canoeing to become a registered Instructor. This cost is $210 for three years($235 for both) Canoeing Victoria Club members receive discounts on these figures.
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PLEASE NOTE: A copy of current Level 2 or equivalent First Aid certification is required for successful Assessment.
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