Camping Basics Instructor Trainer
This development process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Camping Basics Instructor course.
Mandate of the Camping Basics Instructor Trainer
The Camping Basics Instructor Trainer is certified to conduct Paddle Canada Camping Basics Instructor courses and to certify Instructors at that level.
Prerequisites
All prerequisites must be completed before applying to become a Camping Basics Instructor Trainer.
Age
At least 18 years of age.
Membership
Current Paddle Canada membership and Provincial/Territorial membership (where required).
Skills Certification
Camping Leadership skills course.
Instructor Certification
Wilderness Camping Instructor course
Teaching Experience
Taught five or more Camping Basics skills courses with at least three participants in each course.
Minimum Course Length
The Instructor Trainer Candidate must apprentice on a minimum of two Camping Basics Instructor courses. The candidate can work with the same Instructor Trainer mentor on both courses.
Minimum Staff and Certification
One Wilderness Camping Instructor Trainer is required to assess a Camping Basics Instructor Trainer candidate.
Class Ratio
One Instructor Trainer can mentor up to two apprentices at a time so long as there is only one candidate participating in their second (or final) apprenticeship. During a final apprenticeship, it is expected that the IT candidate will teach the majority of the course.
Course Location
Appropriate to a Camping Basics skills course.
Environmental Conditions and Water Classification
Environmental conditions must match those outlined in the Camping Basics skills course syllabus.
General Policies and Procedures
Please refer to the Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Development Manual for all general policies, development process and Instructor Trainer certification maintenance requirements.
Camping Basics Instructor Trainer Apprenticeship and Assessment
Assessment occurs on an ongoing basis throughout the mentorship process. The IT apprentice must assist on at least two Camping Basics Instructor courses. After each course, the IT Mentor will promptly submit an evaluation form online. If more than one instructor trainer is involved with the assessment, they will each submit an evaluation online.