Paddle Australia (paddle.org.au) is the leading Canoe and Kayaking instructor qualifying body in Australia, through a network of National Training Providers it runs courses throughout the whole of Australia across a number of disciplines.
As a Paddle Australia National training provider we are delivering a number of training courses and assessment courses to enable people to gain Paddle Australia qualifications. Alternate dates and courses (sea kayak, advanced WW, coastal guide etc.) can be arranged on request.
Flatwater Instructor Courses
Instructor assessment and development courses for those who have a wish to instruct and develop participants to allow them to paddle independently or with minimal supervision on inland flatwater conditions.
White Water Instructor Courses
Instructor assessment and development courses for those who have a wish to instruct others on moving water up to grade two and guide others on moving water up to grade three.
White Water Rescue Courses
Holders of this award have demonstrated the ability to manage rescue situations from kayaks or canoes and gear retrieval in whitewater environments up to grade three.
Sea Kayaking Instructor Courses
Instructor assessment and development courses for those who have a wish to instruct others in coastal sea kayaking environments with related challenging conditions.