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PAQS Flatwater Supervisor Training. 21/03/25
March 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Who: Holders of the Paddling Supervisor Qualification are qualified to manage a paddling activity in enclosed situations, performing rescues as required, where the group under supervision can be seen from a single vantage point at any time and does not leave the immediate launch area. The Paddling Supervisor Qualification is for people seeking professional certification in enclosed flat water paddling areas perfect for school camp style paddling needs.
Course Duration: Duration listed below is a guide only. You will need to contact your local provider to determine an exact duration.
One day Approx 9am – 5pm
Costs(RRP): Costs listed below are a guide only. You will need to contact your local provider for a price or quote
Training/Assessment Course: $250, 3 years Qualification Registration: $90
20% discount on course RRP for all Paddle Australia members. For other discount options and group quotes please contact your local training provider.
Pre requisites: NIL. To gain the qualification a minimum logbook is required. These requirements can be found in the Assessment Guidelines. Please pay particular attention to the logbook requirements that need to be logged in your Paddlelog
What Craft: You need to determine which craft you will be assessed in, as the qualification is craft specific. If you are supervising people in canoes, you will need the “Canoe” qualification etc.
Equipment: It is expected that participants will supply their own equipment including craft, life jackets, paddles etc. However if you do require equipment please contact your local provider.
Assessment:
- Practical: Completed through the training/assessment day
- Quiz: An online quiz is made available to participants upon registration that needs to be completed prior to the practical program
- Project: An online project is made available to participants upon registration that needs to be completed prior to the practical program
What will you learn: What you will learn and be assessed on can be found in the Assessment Guidelines below.