Why:  Globally, sea kayaking is one of the fastest developing nature based adventure activities with an increasing need for competent, well trained  and qualified leaders.  Client expectations are ever increasing in terms of the quality of the experiences, safety issues and professionalism.
Recent developments in Public Liability insurance and regulations and the recently introduced Adventure Activity Standards, mean that only suitably trained and qualified sea kayak instructors and guides will find work.

Meridian Kayak has demonstrated the highest standards in the delivery of instruction programs and offers opportunities for vocational training in the sea kayak industry. Our innovative training programs are designed to equip adventure leaders with the necessary skills and qualifications to secure employment in this exciting and growing industry.

Sea guides lead adventure activities and extended expeditions possibly into remote places and are responsible for the well being and welfare of their clients as well as achieving the activity goals.

Sea Instructors are charged with the responsibility of instructing students in a broad range of sea kayak skills and knowledge in order that they can safely undertake their own adventures.

Meridian Kayak offers a full range of innovative instruction programs to equip and qualify potential adventure leaders to the level of The Australian Canoeing Inc. Award scheme. These awards cover all the competencies required from personal paddling skills, safety and risk management to leadership, instructing, planning and management of programs.

All Australian Canoeing Sea Instructor competencies are covered in these courses.
Topics include:
* Instructional techniques,
* Adventure leadership,
* Risk Assessment and Management of outdoor activities,
* Personal sea kayak paddling skills to a high technical standard and more....

The training program.

Step 1 - Sea Kayak Leader Intake ( 2 ½  days)

Step 2 - Mentored training program.

Step 3 - Assessment at chosen level  -

• Flat water Guide,
• Flat water Instructor,
• Sea Guide,
• Sea Instructor.

1.  Instructor / Guide Course 2 ½  Days

Prerequisites: 
Flat water Guide / Instructor    Flat water Skills award or equivalent experience.
Sea Guide / Instructor. Sea Skills Level II + Rescue L II
(Personal paddling skills are not covered, however, feedback of current skill levels is provided.)

Course content: 

* Theory up to and including Level 3 Sea Kayak Instructor ( includes all material for Flat water and sea kayak for both guides and instructors.)

Training small groups,
Instructing outdoor skills,
Leadership and management,
Preparing and conducting adventure sport and recreations  sessions / programs,
Guiding groups in a range of outdoor conditions.
Sport and recreation law and Occupational Health &Safety,
Risk management
Protecting the environment,

Price $375  includes all sea kayak gear, accommodation, catering and course materials (AC Inc. Instructors manual)

Assessment content:  (All levels)
Guiding: Organise and conduct  canoe / kayak programs and Guide groups at the selected level.
Instructing: Train small groups and conduct instruction programs at the selected level as well as all guiding requirements.  Instructors are expected to demonstrate a high degree of technical correctness in their personal paddling and understanding of various paddling techniques.
Pre assessment projects / assignments are to be completed along with a written examination and practical exercises / scenarios.

Assessment Dates:  No fixed schedule is offered.  Candidates are expected to organise a group of paddlers and their assessment.