Aim
To provide a national certification of competence in the instruction and administration of PC River Kayaking Programs and courses

Upon successful completion of the River Kayaking Instructor Level 1 course, the Instructor may:

• Administer and instruct the Flatwater Kayaking and the River Kayaking Level 1 skills courses in accordance with PC policies and standards and in compliance with all laws governing such activities.
• Administer River Kayaking programs to individuals on Flatwater through Class II Moving Water.
• A Level 1 instructor is expected to promote PC River Kayaking Program.

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years of age.
• Current PC membership and Provincial / Territorial membership.
• PC Flatwater Instructor, PC River Kayaking Level 1, equivalent certification, or comparable skills and experience.
• It is strongly recommended that all River Kayaking Instructors have, in addition to their kayaking qualifications, some qualification in River Rescue, Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

Course Length
3 days minimum

Class ratio
1 trainer: 6 instructor candidates

Conditions
Class II+ Moving water, Class III+ rapids.

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