Aim
To provide a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking, Instructor course.

The Introduction to Kayaking, Instructor Trainer is certified to:

• Conduct Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking, Instructor courses and certify Instructors at that level.
• Co-instruct with a Level-1 Instructor Trainer on a Level-1 Instructor course.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites are to be completed before the assessment process. Introduction to Kayaking, Apprentice Instructor Trainer must have:

• Skills Certification: Sea Kayaking Level-2 Skills
• Instructor Certification: Sea Kayaking Instructor Level-1
• Instructor Trainer Certification: None required
• Experience: As a Level-1 Instructor, taught two or more Level-1 skill courses.

Apprenticeship and Assessment
Assessment for Introduction to Kayaking, Instructor Trainer is achieved through the mentorship process.

• Apprentice on at least two (2) Introduction to Kayaking, Instructor courses.
• A Level-1 Instructor Trainer is required to assess an Introduction to Kayaking, Instructor Trainer.
• The Apprentice can work with the same Instructor Trainer on both courses.