Aim
To provide a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Level-1 Instructor course.

The Level-1 Instructor Trainer is certified to:

• Conduct Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking, Instructor and Level-1 Instructor courses and to certify Instructors at those levels.
• Co-instruct with a Level-2 Instructor Trainer on a Level-2 Instructor course.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites are to be completed before the assessment process. Level-1 Apprentice Instructor Trainer must have:

• Skills Certification: Sea Kayaking Level-3 Skills.
• Instructor Certification: Sea Kayaking Instructor Level-2.
• Instructor Trainer Certification: None required.
• Experience: As a Level-2 Instructor, taught two or more Level-2 skill courses.

Apprenticeship and Assessment
Assessment for Sea Kayaking Instructor Trainer Level-1 is achieved through the mentorship process.

• Apprentice on at least two (2) Sea Kayaking Instructor Level-1 courses.
• A Level-2 Instructor Trainer is required to assess a Level-1 Instructor Trainer.
• The Apprentice can work with the same Instructor Trainer on both courses.

For a more detailed description of this level please refer to the related extract from the Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Program Manual.

Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer Level 1 Mentorship

Please note that the above resource is for reference only. The syllabus or course policies may have changed slightly over time so in case of disagreement, refer to the latest version of the Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Program Manual for the most up-to-date information.