COASTAL / ENCLOSED SEA GUIDE AND INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE
Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th May 2019
This course is the Paddle Queensland pathway to prepare the participant for the Coastal Guide, Enclosed Sea Guide or Enclosed Sea Instructor Assessment to achieve their Paddle Australia qualification.
Award Definitions:
The Paddle Australian Qualification Scheme (PAQS) is the industry benchmark certification designed to meet the need for paddling qualifications for use in education, recreational and tourism sectors nationwide.
Coastal Guide Award
The Coastal Guide Award is for people seeking professional certification in coastal water paddling environments using sit-on-top craft.
Holders of the Coastal Guide Award have demonstrated the ability to plan and conduct guided kayaking activities in sit on top kayaks in coastal conditions defined as:
- Estuaries, embayment’s and areas enclosed or partially enclosed by fringing reef or islands
- Areas of exposed coastline that are simple, not involving overfalls, tidal races, difficult landings or open crossings may be included
- Distances of up to 1 nautical mile from the nearest shore
- Conditions below Fresh (17 knots) as defined by the Beaufort Scale and used by the Bureau of Meteorology
- Breaking (overtopping) waves (sea) up to 0.5m
- Surf to 0.5m
i.e.: - you are able to impart the skills required for participants to partake in a half/day trip with you, where if anything goes wrong you are there to deal with it.
Enclosed Sea Guide Award
The Enclosed Sea Guide Award is for people seeking professional certification in enclosed sea paddling environments using sea kayaks.
Holders of the Enclosed Sea Guide Award are qualified to guide groups of novices on activity and day-based programs in sea kayaks in enclosed waters defined as Bays and Harbours:
- Moderate conditions (forecast or 11 – 16 knots)
- Assessed in minimum winds of 11 – 16 knots
- Max 1.5 nautical miles from shore
- Breaking (overtopping) waves (sea) up to 0.5m
- No surf
i.e.: - you are able to impart the skills required for participants to partake in a half/day trip with you, where if anything goes wrong you are there to deal with it.
Enclosed Sea Instructor Award
The Enclosed Sea Instructor Award is for people seeking professional certification in enclosed sea paddling environments using sea kayaks.
Holders of the Enclosed Sea Instructor Award are qualified to train individuals and groups on activity and day-based programs in sea kayaks in enclosed sea defined as Bays and Harbours:
- Moderate conditions (forecast or 11 – 16 knots)
- Assessed in minimum winds of 11 – 16 knots
- Max 1.5 nautical miles from shore
- Breaking (overtopping) waves (sea) up to 0.5m
- No surf
i.e.: - you are able to train a group of beginner students with practical and theory sessions to a level where they are able to plan and undertake a trip on their own (and/or pass the enclosed sea skills award), where if anything goes wrong, you have trained the students to deal with it.
Pre-Requisites:
- Personal paddling skills as defined in the PAQS coastal or enclosed skills awards
- Recommended obtaining prior to course:
- First Aid and CPR certificates (appropriate to your organisations requirements & area of operation)
- some experience and logged hours working as an assistant or observer under training
Course Description:
- The Paddle Queensland Training Course consists of two full days approximately 8:00am to 4:00pm each day
- Participants should expect each day to consist of approximately half a day in a semi classroom-style environment and the other half of each day on the water
- Candidates must be prepared to put their skills into practice and will be required to do some work prior to the course to assist in moving swiftly through the syllabus
- Participants should come prepared for paddling sessions in both the morning and afternoon of the course
- Please note:
- this is a guide and instructor training course
- it is not a skills course
- candidates are expected to have the personal paddling skills as identified in the “Coastal or Enclosed Sea Skills Award” prior to commencement of the course
- an assessment day is also required to obtain the full certification
Course Cost:
- From $420* (with own craft and equipment) per person *plus booking and processing fees.
- Initial course cost is based on the course taking place within 30km drive of Paddle Queensland Headquarters
- If the course takes place more than 30km PQ HQ an additional fee will be charged
- Craft & equipment hire available
- Course fee does not include Assessment and Paddle Australia Award Registration Fee
- Please note: Courses need to meet minimum registration numbers to run on advertised dates. If sufficient numbers are not registered one week before the program, alternative arrangements will be made with registered participants, including the option for a new date or to pay an additional fee [to meet minimum numbers].
Course Location:
- Cleveland (usually Victoria Point or Raby Bay)
- Please Note: this may change depending on the location of all participants (an additional charge may be incurred)
- Other course locations are available by negotiation
What I will learn:
- Subject matter that will be covered includes but is not limited to:
- paddling guiding skills
- refining paddling technique
- rescues
- paddling instruction techniques and teaching methodology
- PAQS overview
- minimal impact practice
- interpreting weather
- navigation
- trip, route, float plans and risk management planning
- group management
- personal and group guiding equipment
Paddle Craft:
- The craft you use must be sea worthy and relevant to the award you are training for, well maintained and have minimum necessary safety equipment and buoyancy that should be used by coastal and enclosed sea guides / instructors such as (but not limited to):
- hand pump
- hands free pump
- paddle float
- paddle leash
- sling / rescue ladder
- split paddles
- tow system
Equipment:
- It is expected that participants will supply their own equipment including craft, life jacket and paddle
- Please bring your rescue and safety equipment
- Personal equipment will require a safety check prior to commencement to determine its suitability for the paddling activity
- Paddle clothing, including enclosed footwear needs to be suitable to get wet and swim in, be sun-smart and appropriate for the conditions
- Please also bring
- lunch, snacks, towel, change of clothing and water bottle
- chair, clipboard, notebook and pens
- ruler, pencil, protractor, compass, dividers and calculator
What Next:
- Booking your assessment
- As this is the training to achieve your Coastal or Enclosed Sea Guide / Instructor certification you will need to book into a separate assessment to achieve your qualification
- Prior to booking your assessment you should read the assessment requirements for the certification to ensure you can achieve them including the log book requirements within the designated time frame of six weeks from the date of the assessment
- Assessments are conducted over 1 day requiring additional costs for both the practical assessment plus qualification registration with Paddle Australia
- To complete your qualification in addition to your assessment you will need to:
- meet log book requirements for the Award for which you are being assessed
- complete an assessment project
For Enquiries Contact:
Steven Rowland, Paddle Queensland Education & Recreation Officer
Mobile: 0408 286 332 (Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm)
Email: education.qld@paddle.org.au
