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Student Fee: $500The rest of the course is subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled.
To be eligible for a subsidised place, you must meet Smart and Skilled eligibility guidelines which are:
- live or work in NSW
- Over the age of 15 years old
- be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a humanitarian visa holder
- have left school
AND meet one of the following criteria:
- Cert II, III, IV Outdoor Leadership
- previous Flat Water Canoeing qualification
- previous Flat Water Kayaking qualification
- equivalent experience in Canoeing or Kayaking
The following units are in this course
SISOFLD005 - Navigate waterway courses
SISOKYS001 - Paddle a sea kayak in enclosed waters
SISOKYS002 - Paddle a sea kayak in sheltered coastal waters
SISOKYS004 - Lead sea kayaking activities in enclosed waters
SISOKYS005 - Lead sea kayaking activities in sheltered coastal waters
Recommended Prior Experience:
To maximise the chance of gaining the competency units in this course, it is strongly recommended that prospective students are comfortable in flat water environments, be able to swim 50m, and have the physical capability to lift & carry kayaks.
The course is delivered with a theory component and 5 days of practical training. The theory will need to be completed before attending the practical component.
You will be responsible for your own accommodation and transport logistics.
What to bring
- Classroom notepad and pen
- Paddling clothing: Bring your paddling clothing, choose a range of lightweight and heavier thermal protection, sunsmart options for warmer days, hat, suncream, your own kayak and life jacket if you have one.
- Waterproof bag/s
- Warm clothing for after paddling
- Whistle
- Compass
- Food and drinks each day
Supplied
- Sea kayak or sit on top kayak (if you have your own craft please bring it)
- Lifejacket
- paddle.
The course will be held at Batemans Bay.
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Bateman's Bay, 20 Orient St, Batemans Bay NSW 2536, Australia, Batemans Bay
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