Aim

The purpose of the Canoe Tripping Instructor 1 Course is to provide a national certification of competence in the instruction and administration of PC Canoe Tripping Programs and Courses.

Upon successful completion of the Canoe Tripping Instructor Level 1 course, the Instructor may:

• Certify the Flatwater Level and Canoe Tripping Level 1 Programs and courses in Canada, in accordance with PC policies and standards and in compliance with all laws governing such activities.
• Instruct at a Flatwater Instructor Course and Canoe Tripping Instructor 1, by invitation of the Course Director.

The Canoe Tripping Instructor 1 is expected to promote the development of Canoe Tripping as a separate discipline of recreational canoeing. The Canoe Tripping Instructor 1 is qualified to instruct the Canoe Tripping Level 1 on water that is less than Class I.

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years of age at the time of the Canoe Tripping Instructor Level 1 Course.
• Current PC and provincial/territorial affiliate association memberships.
• PC Flatwater Instructor, equivalent experience, or comparable skills and experience (with the permission of the Course Director).
• PC Canoe Tripping Level 1, equivalent experience, or comparable skills and experience (with permission of the Course Director).
• Trip Log: must have pre-trip planning experience or two trips minimum length of five days each, plus other shorter trips within a five year period.

It is strongly recommended that all Canoe Tripping Instructor 1 Instructors have, in addition to their canoeing qualifications, some qualifications in swimming, First Aid and CPR.

Course Length
Sixty (60) hours

Class ratio
1 instructor trainer: 8 instructor candidates

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