Aim
The purpose of the Lakewater Instructor 2 Course is to provide a national certification of competence in the instruction and administration of PC Lakewater Programs and Courses.

Upon successful completion of the Lakewater Instructor Level 2 course, the Instructor may:

• Certify Flatwater Level, Lakewater Level 1, and Lakewater Level 2 Programs and Courses in Canada, in accordance with PC and provincial/territorial affiliate association policies and standards, and in compliance with all laws governing such activities.
• Direct and examine a Flatwater Instructor Course.
• Instruct at a Lakewater Instructor 1 or 2 Course, by invitation of the Course Director.
• Direct and examine a Lakewater Instructor 1 or 2 course, subsequent to instructing at a previous Lakewater Instructor Course at that level and with the approval of PC and provincial/territorial affiliate association.

A Lakewater Instructor is expected to promote the development of PC Lakewater Program, and to promote the development of Lakewater paddling as a separate discipline of recreational canoeing.

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years of age at the time of the Lakewater Instructor Level 1 Course.
• Current PC and provincial/territorial affiliate association memberships.
• PC Lakewater Level 2, equivalent certification, or comparable skills and experience (with the permission of the Course Director).
• PC Flatwater Instructor, equivalent certification, or comparable skills and experience (with permission of the Course Director).
• PC Lakewater Instructor 1, equivalent certification, or comparable skills and experience (with the permission of the Course Director).

It is strongly recommended that all Lakewater Instructor 2 Instructors have, in addition to their canoeing qualifications, some qualification in Swimming, First Aid, and CPR.

Course Length
Eighty (80) hours

Class ratio
1 instructor trainer: 6 instructor candidates

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