Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer
This mentorship process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Style Big Canoe Instructor course.
Mandate of the Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer
The Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer is certified to:
- conduct Paddle Canada Big Canoe Instructor courses up to Style Big Canoe, Leader courses and to certify participants at that level, and
- mentor and assess Paddle Canada Intermediate, Advanced and Style Big Canoe Instructor Trainer Candidates and certify instructor trainers at those levels.
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
Style Big Canoe Instructor.
Instruction Experience
Taught at least one Advanced Big Canoe Instructor courses and ran at least one Style Big Canoe Leader course with at least three participants in each course.
Paddling Skills
Significant experience paddling a big canoe and solo paddling a canoe.
Other Recommended Training
None.
Certification Awarded
Paddle Canada Style 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.