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

The Sea Kayaking Instructor Trainer Level 1 is certified to:

• Conduct Paddle Canada Flatwater and Sea Kayaking Instructor Level 1 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 prior to the assessment process.

Instructor Trainer Level 1 Candidate must have:

• Certification: Sea Kayaking Instructor Level 2.
• Experience: Taught two or more Level 2 skills courses

Assessment

• A Level 2 Instructor Trainer is required assess a Level 1 Instructor Trainer.
• Sea Kayaking Level 1 Instructor Trainer is acheived through the mentorship process.