Level 4 Instructor Certification Exam (3 day) ICE
Friday 9 AM:
Introductions
Demonstrate a knowledge of ACA Paperwork:
How to register & report a course (with and without insurance)
An understanding of the ACA Waiver & Release of Liability
Demonstrate a knowledge of:
Teaching theory
Learning theory
Effective methods of providing feedback
Move to put in
Lifting & Carrying: Good, safe technique |
Launching: Low dock or bank |
Efficient Forward Paddling: 500 yards in a reasonably straight line |
Stop: Stop the kayak from a good speed, forward and reverse |
Reverse: efficient reverse paddling over a figure of 8 course with good boat control, using correct strokes and edging |
Rotate 360° on the spot using forward & reverse sweeps |
Edging / Boat Tilt: edging to assist turning in a circle. Forward & reverse |
Turning on the move: turn with minimum speed loss, initiate with a forward sweep
– Low brace with onside tilt – High brace turn with onside tilt – Bow rudder with tilt
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Figure of 8: paddle a figure of 8 course using a variety of strokes |
Special Notes
L4: OWCK certification cannot be completed unless during some period three of the four conditions (one must be surf) necessary for rough water assessment are present during some portion of the certification course. Specified conditions must occur, but they do not have to be simultaneous. Area of escape from rough conditions must be accessible.
The four criteria include:
3-5 foot seas
15-20 knot winds 2-4 foot surf (required)
2-4 knots of current