Advanced Big Canoe Instructor Trainer
This mentorship process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Advanced Big Canoe Instructor course.
Mandate of the Advanced Big Canoe Instructor Trainer
The Advanced Big Canoe Instructor Trainer is certified to:
- conduct a Big Canoe Instructor courses up to Advanced Big Canoe, Leader courses, and to certify participants at that level
- mentor and assess Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Instructor Trainer Candidates and certify instructor trainers at those levels, and
- assist on a Style Big Canoe Instructor course.
Prerequisites
Age
At least 18 years of age.
Membership
Current Paddle Canada membership and Provincial/Territorial membership (as required).
Skills Certification
Big Canoe Style Leader and Intermediate Lake Solo skills or Intro Moving Water Solo skills.
Instructor Certification
Advanced Big Canoe Instructor.
Teaching Experience
Taught at least one Intermediate Big Canoe Instructor course with at least three participants in each course.
Paddling Experience
Significant experience paddling a big canoe and solo paddling a canoe.
Other Recommended Training
None.
Certification Awarded
Paddle Canada Advanced Big Canoe Instructor Trainer.
Minimum Staff and Certification
One Paddle Canada Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer.
Environmental Conditions
Environmental conditions must match those outlined in the skills course syllabus.