This foundation course is the entry level qualification for working as a stand up paddle instructor. You will become familiar with the SUP laws and instructor responsibilities and gain all the skills and knowledge to manage and instruct students in a variety of enclosed flat water locations.
Locations defined as inland waterways and bodies of water including creeks, rivers, lakes, lagoons, estuaries, canals that are no wider than 1 km, with no swell or breaking waves.
Career outcomes
Stand up paddle instructor within the stand up paddle or outdoor recreation industry.
Industry job roles that require SUP knowledge (e.g. sales rep, retail).
Topics covered
You will gain the skills and knowledge to:
Understand the role and expectations of the SUP instructor
Identify enclosed flat water SUP risks and dangers that affect students
Create risk management strategies to manage risks and dangers in enclosed flat water locations
Identify laws and legislation that apply to delivering SUP sessions
Identify emergency processes and responses
Identify suitable enclosed flatwater SUP equipment for students
Develop lesson plans for instructing enclosed flat water sessions
Demonstrate and instruct a variety of enclosed flat water paddling techniques
Identify how to manage groups of students safely in a range of enclosed flat water locations.
Identify SUP assessment and self evaluation methodologies
Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) Training Manual Level 1 Assessment & Competency Record Book Minimum of 12 months membership
Course requirements
1) Complete Assessment Record Book and return to ASI for assessment
complete written assessments
demonstrate ability to paddle safely and effectively in enclosed flat water locations: entry and exit into water; stand on the board; correct paddling technique; changing direction; paddle on knees; wiping out safely; SUP manoeuvres (step back pivot turn, side-turn, stopping)
demonstrate lesson delivery
2) Complete 10 hours practical experience with an ASI accredited or approved SUP school and have your Record Book log signed by SUP school owner OR have SUP Trainer sign your Record Book log stating you have the required competency.
