Lake Canoe Basic Tandem Instructor Trainer
This mentorship process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Lake Canoe Basic Tandem Instructor Trainer course.
Mandate of the Lake Canoe Basic Tandem Instructor Trainer
The Lake Canoe Basic Tandem Instructor Trainer is certified to:
- conduct Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Basic Instructor and Waterfront Instructor courses and certify instructors at those levels, and
- assist with a Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem Instructor course.
Course Details
Prerequisites
Age
At least 18 years of age.
Membership
Current Paddle Canada membership and Provincial/Territorial membership (where required).
Skills Certification
Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Intermediate Tandem Skills.
Instructor Certification
Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem Instructor.
Teaching Experience
Taught a minimum of six or more Lake Canoe Basic Skills courses within the past 4 years, being the lead Instructor on at least three of those courses.
Online Training
Completion of the Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Online Training module
Minimum Mentorship Length
The Instructor Trainer Candidate must apprentice on a minimum of two Lake Canoe Basic Tandem Instructor courses. The candidate can work with the same Instructor Trainer mentor on both courses.
Minimum Staff and Certification
One Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem Instructor Trainer is required to assess a Lake Canoe Basic Tandem Instructor Trainer candidate.
Class Ratio
1 Instructor Trainer: 1 candidate
Course Location
Appropriate to a Lake Canoe Basic Tandem Skills course.
Environmental Conditions
Courses can be taught on a pond, lake or ocean front. There should be minimal to no waves (class 0, < 16 km/hr). The designated area must be free of powerboat traffic and no more than 25-50 metres from shore (depending on depth).
General Policies and Procedures
Please refer to the Instructor Trainer Development Manual for all general policies, development process and IT certification maintenance requirements.