Theory
The IKO course is an intensive period of 6 days in which both theory and practice is involved. Naturally safety is the keyword during the entire course. The course starts with a First Aid course, after which, if successfully completed, you will be certified as a Medic First Aid. The remaining five days you will be busy with various subjects. These include equipment knowledge, meteorology, aerodynamics, wind effects, teaching psychology.
Practice
Beside this basic theoretical knowledge the practical side will also be challenged. After showing your personal kiteboarding level, you will be teaching real beginners. The examiner will demonstrate this first, then you will have time to practice with the other course members. Here you will be critically evaluated by the other instructors and the examiner.
Exam
To round the course off, you will be teaching where various aspects will be evaluated by the examiner. There will also be a written exam to test your theoretical knowledge. If you manage to pass all the aspects you will be the proud owner of a IKO Level 1 diploma. More information about the IKO standards and levels can be found on the IKO website: www.ikointl.com
IKO Instructor Training Course Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Kiteboarding/Snowkiting for at least 1 year and be a certified IKO kiteboarder/snowkiter level 3 minimum for a minimum of 6 month
- Have an IKO Assistant Instructor certification (Water only) or have logged 40 or more shadow hours with an IKO level 2
- Have a valid first aid and CPR certificate or complete it before the ITC with the IKO Examiner running the course
- Pass online Pre-ITC course
- Have a powerboat license or boat safety course certification
- Must be able to read and write.
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