Aim

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

Upon successful completion of the Moving Water Instructor Level 1 course, the Instructor may:

• Certify the Flatwater Levels and Moving Water 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, with approval from PC (this does not include the testing of the paddling component of the Flatwater Instructor Course).
• Instruct at a Moving Water Instructor 1 Course by invitation of the Course Director.

A Moving Water Instructor 1 is expected to promote the development of PC Moving Water Program, and to promote the development of Moving Water paddling as a separate discipline of recreational canoeing.

Prerequisites

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

It is strongly recommended that all Moving Water 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: 6 instructor candidates

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