Canoeing Activity Instructor

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Areas Of Interest:   Instructors, Trainers & Officials
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
Certificate Description:  Working as a Canoeing Activity Instructor you will independently plan, guide and/or instruct canoeing participants. You will be responsible for the safety and well being of groups and individuals. You may work for commercial, not-for-profit or government organisations that deliver outdoor recreation activities.
Code:  SIS40619
Work Type:  Helping & Advising Nature & Recreation

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Maintain work health and safety
Operate communications systems and equipment
Minimise environmental impact
Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities
Plan outdoor activity sessions
Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities
Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities
Conduct search and rescue
Facilitate groups
Address client needs
Coordinate emergency responses
Maintain equipment for activities
Paddle a canoe on inland flatwater
Paddle a canoe on moving water up to grade 1 rivers
Lead canoeing activities on inland flatwater
Lead canoeing activities on moving water up to grade 1 rivers
Navigate in tracked environments
Paddle a canoe on grade 2 rivers
Lead canoeing activities on grade 2 rivers
Self rescue in white water
Rescue others in white water
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation
Carry out trip preparation and planning
Coordinate work teams or groups
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
Carry out inspection of trailers