AWA/CKC Leader 2 Instructor 2
The AWA/CKC Leader 2 Instructor 2 Training course is a 2 evening, 2 day program designed to prepare instructor/leader candidates with the skills to work towards L2/I2 certification. The aim of this program is to introduce the core concepts of leading and teaching whitewater kayaking on Class I and II whitewater.
Course Overview
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NCCP/CKC overview
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Equipment
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Risk management focused and covers the details of trip planning and leading a group down the river on Class I and II water
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Risk management: liability, waivers, standards of care, emergency action planning
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Planning and preparation
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Paddler screening/assessment
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Risk assessment and decision making
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Leadership skills
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River hazards and hydrology
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Group management
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Scouting & communication techniques
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Demonstration of rescue and paddling skills
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Teaching methodology
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Site selection
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Instructional group management and communication
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Session planning
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Technical skills: flatwater skills, eddy turns, ferrying, s-turns, surfing, moving water roll, basic rescue techniques, games and exercises, professional issues and administration.
After completing this course participants can expect to understand through in-depth feedback and end of course debrief where they are at in relationship to successfully completing an L2/I2 evaluation. At the end of the course I will outline strengths and areas of improvement with a suggested timeline/course of action for a successful evaluation.
Prerequisites - Must be 16 years of age to achieve “trained” status and 18 years of age to be certified.
Cost $370 no tax ($250 course fee plus $120 AWA registration fee)