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Sep 26 2010 CYA National LTC/P Instructor Evaluator Clinic
2010 National LTC/P Instructor Evaluator Clinic
Date: Weekend in November 2010 (Thursday evening, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Location: Calgary, Toronto, BC or NS (exact location yet to be determined)
Deadline for Applications: Close of business; Friday, October 8, 2010
Open to:
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Learn to Power Basic Instructors
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Learn to Cruise/Power Intermediate Instructors
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Learn to Cruise Advanced Instructors
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Learn to Cruise Offshore Instructors
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Learn to Cruise / Power Basic Instructor Evaluators
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LTS Instructor Evaluators with Basic LTC/LTP Instructor qualifications
Candidate Selection:
Candidates may attend the clinic subject to invitation by the CYA. Decisions are based on candidate qualifications and prerequisites, regional requirements, demonstrated need, and the size of the clinic.
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
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New IE Candidates - teaching and sailing experience, certification level (minimum Intermediate Instructor or LTS IE and Basic Cruising Instructor), recent training activity, commitment to the responsibilities of an IE and recommendation of a current IE and the applicaable PSA.
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Upgrading IE Candidates - levels of student teaching and instructor clinic activity, amount of volunteer time for committee or relevant project work, demonstrated commitment to policy and betterment of the system.
Responsibilities and Duties of IEs:
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To further the aims of the CYA at all times;
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To represent the CYA and Provincial Sailing Association in the IE's geographic area
- To promote and encourage safe sailing techniques;
- To remain current technically and to continue self-development;
- To actively participate in the LTC/P Instructor Development Program within the certification period by;
- Organizing and conducting instructor certification, re-certification, and instructor development clinics
- Evaluating and coaching instructor candidates:
- To actively participate in the evolution and development of the LTC/P Program by developing and evaluating manuals, teaching materials, curriculums, and proposed changes to the Standards:
- To monitor and deliver the LTC/P Program and accept, maintain, and enhance the LTC/P Standards by advising on policy and ensuring the Standards are thoroughly taught and properly evaluated.
How to Apply:
Application (see below or Policy Manual Appendix F) must be made to Sarah Case-Moscrop at the CYA. All applications must include copies of your VHF Radio Operator License with DSC, PCOC card, current Standard First Aid certificate, and current CPR (level A or higher) certificate. Please bring a copy of this application with you to the clinic.
Click here for 2010 LTC IE Clinic Course Conductor Application
No deposit will be required with the applications however payment in full will be required at the commencement of the clinic.
Deadline for applications – close of business, Friday, October 8, 2010
Criteria for a Successful Completion of a National IE clinic:
- Full attendance and involvement in the clinic (judged by the clinic course conductors).
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Pre-Course Assignment:
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Complete and submit a typed pre-course assignment. The topic will be assigned upon confirmation of your acceptance to the clinic,
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Presentation of pre-course assignment at the clinic. Evaulation will be based upon content and presentation.
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Successfully complete all components of the clinic.
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Demonstrate the ability to provide objective peer evaluation and skill correction in a positive and effective manner.
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Demonstrate a positive attitude, acceptance and work towards the aims and objectives of the PSA and CYA.
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Full IE certification for new candidates will be awarded after you demonstrate the ability to organize, teach and conduct a Basic Cruising or Basic Power Instructor Certification Clinic within 12 months as outlined in the Learn-to-Cruise/Power Logbook, Policy Manual and CYA website.
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Upon successful completion of all criteria, candidates will be certified for 36 months to the end of the calendar year. A re-certification process is required to continue as an IE as outlined in the Policy Manual.
Candidates are welcome to address any concerns they may have on any matter relating to IE Clinics by writing the CYA Training & Certification Committee.
Clinic Format:
The primary emphasis of the clinic will be on skills required to train instructors, and on candidate development.
Tuition:
Expected to be approximately $250-350. The amount of the exact fee will be sent to you with acceptance to the clinic. Tuition does not include food, accommodation or travel.
Notification:
Limited pre-course assignments will communicated not later than 2 weeks prior to commencement of the clinic. Clinic emphasis will be evaluation of the abilities of a candidate to train instructors as well as on development of the IE candidates. In addition, candidates will be required to develop materials for use in training instructors/instructor candidates or in support of the LTC and LTP systems.
To clarify any of the above information or address your concerns, please contact Sarah Case-Moscrop at the CYA office in
Kingston
613-545-4044 ext 114 (sarah@sailing.ca) or Kim Moffat 613-721-8683 (kim.moffat@gmail.com).
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