BECOME A KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTOR

Join this level 1 Kiteboarding Instructor Training Course (ITC) for a 5 day course.

Dates: 5th - 9th October 2024

Duration: 5 days

Location: Semaphore Beach, SA

Description: 

The level 1 kiteboarding instructor course is a 5-day course which will take place at Semaphore Beach, SA. Please note: you must hold a valid Kiteboarding Australia Instructor or Adult membership to register. 

The instructor course is a unique opportunity to learn new skills, open a new career pathway, improve your own kite level or simply make yourself more comfortable showing mates how to kite.

The course is fun & interactive; you will get an opportunity to spend time at the beach in real life practical situations as well as spend time learning the critical information needed to teach beginner kiteboarders safely.

Check out this video to get an idea of what this course is all about:

 

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Become a Level 1 Kiteboarding Australia Accredited Instructor!

All kitesurf Instructor Training Courses (ITC’s) are run in conjunction with Kiteboarding Australia and are open to all kiteboarding members of the association who are of a suitable standard of riding proficiency/experience. 
 
The aim of Kiteboarding Australia Level 1 ITC course is to produce good, competent, keen and professional kiteboarding instructors. The emphasis on the course is around safety, communication skills, professional attitude and conduct as an ambassador for kiteboarding and Kiteboarding Australia. 

Kiteboarding Australia Instructor course is a comprehensive and up to date ITC which includes the entire Kiteboarding Australia teaching scheme as licensed from the British Kitesports Association and career path and details on working in the Australia and overseas. The syllabus forms the core of the course package, with further areas including foils kites, single skin LEI’s, safety and  legal input and the administrative requirements an instructor must adhere to for both instructing and within Kiteboarding Australia schools network.
 

Accreditation Requirements

Riding proficiency is explained and detailed on the pre-entry form, which must be completed and returned directly to the Kiteboarding Australia recognised school hosting the relevant course. Further to this all candidates must also hold the following qualifications which can be completed following the L1 ICT course but are needed for accreditation:

• A valid powerboating qualification 
• A valid Apply First Aid qualification or equivalent
• A valid Kiteboarding Australia Instructor Membership
• 20 hours of shadow teaching (at a Kiteboarding Australia recognised (or approved) school). Your examiner in the course will determine the number of hours required and KA can help you find a school if needed. 
• Current Working With Children Check relevant to your state

 

Kiteboarding Australia can put you in touch with centres for training in all of the above. Some of this training may be done after the start of the ITC, if so your pass or otherwise will be dependent on completion of that training. Specific questions on this should be sent through as to your case.
 

Course Duration

This Kiteboarding Australia ITC is 5 days in duration.

 

Course Costs

Kiteboarding Australia ITC	$1123.06 plus booking $1 fee
Powerboating qualifications	State Specific
AS Safety Boat Handing Course (recommended)	Not required but recommended
First Aid - HLTAID011	Approximately $200 depending on provider

 

Accommodation

• This is not included in course fees. Details are available on request from the course provider.
• Please contact Kiteboarding Australia Training +61 499 071 116, contact@kiteboardingaus.com for further details.

Expression Of Interest

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