ACA Certification Requirements & Standards Flashcards
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What is the ACA's stance on instructor candidates who fail an instructor certification course?
Answer: They may reapply and retake the course after a waiting period
Candidates who do not pass an ACA instructor certification course may reapply and retake the course after addressing identified deficiencies.
Which ACA form is used to formally evaluate a candidate's readiness during an instructor certification course?
Answer: Candidate Assessment Form (CAF)
The Candidate Assessment Form (CAF) is the official ACA document used by Instructor Educators to evaluate and document candidate performance.
What does ACA require instructors to maintain in terms of personal paddling skill?
Answer: Must demonstrate skills one level above those they teach
ACA Instructors are expected to maintain and demonstrate paddling proficiency at least one skill level above the highest level they are authorized to teach.
What is the ACA's policy regarding instructor certification in multiple disciplines?
Answer: Each discipline requires a separate certification process
Each ACA paddling discipline (e.g., sea kayak, river kayak, canoe) requires a separate instructor certification process.
According to ACA standards, what is the maximum recommended student-to-instructor ratio for a basic kayak class?
Answer: 6:1
ACA recommends a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 6:1 for basic kayaking classes to ensure safety and quality instruction.
Which of the following best describes an ACA 'Co-Instructor' role during a certification course?
Answer: A certified instructor assisting but not leading instruction
A Co-Instructor is a certified ACA Instructor who assists with course delivery but does not hold the primary instructional lead role.