Basic Canoe Instuctor (BCI)

This course is designed to teach candidates the skills and knowledge to safely organize and instruct basic flat-water tandem canoe training at the LHQ or CSTC. Candidates will learn safety procedures, basic canoe strokes, and manoeuvres as well as proper usage and care of canoe equipment.

In order to complete the course, candidates must be able to swim 50m fully clothed and 100m in a bathing suit. Both swim tests may be done with or without a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Candidates must also show the ability to pull themselves into a canoe from the water without assistance.

The prerequisites for this course are the successful completion of MOC (L) or JOLC (L).

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Canoe Trip Leader (CTL)

Participants on this seven-day course will acquire the skills and knowledge to safely organize and instruct a canoe trip up to and including class II rapids. Safety procedures, solo canoe strokes, rescue techniques, portage drills and canoe repair are some of the skills candidates will be expected to learn.

The course is taught in an outdoor setting. Candidates will be staying at backcountry campsites for the tripping portion of the course. In order to complete the course, candidates must be able to swim 50m fully clothed and 200m in a bathing suit. Both swim tests may be done with or without a Personal Floatation Device (PFD).

The prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of the Basic Canoe Instructor Course.

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Abseiling Instructor Course (AIC)

This intensive six-day course is designed to teach candidates the skills and knowledge to safely conduct abseil activities on a tower or rock face. Candidates will be expected to set up tower and rock sites as well as dispatch personnel.

This certification will allow instructors to work as a two-member abseil team. The majority of this course is conducted outdoors. Dress for this course is military environmental uniform. All required equipment will be provided.

The prerequisite for this course is the completion of MOC (L) or JOLC (L).

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Cold Weather Indoctrination Course (CWIC)

This six-day course is designed to teach candidates the skills and knowledge to safely conduct overnight winter training. Candidates will learn the basics of cold weather survival techniques such as introduction to the cold, clothing and equipment, first aid, hygiene in cold weather, navigation, supervision, campsite selection and shelters.

The majority of this course is conducted outdoors. Candidates are required to attend in military environmental dress. Candidates will be required to participate in a three-day cold weather exercise. All clothing and equipment for this outdoor activity will be supplied.

The prerequisite for this course is the completion of MOC (L) or JOLC (L).

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Orienteering Instructor Course (ORIENT)

This is two-day course is designed to teach candidates the skills needed to organize and instruct basic orienteering. Candidates will learn orienteering philosophy, orienteering techniques, course setting, orienteering coaching techniques and how to organize an orienteering meet.

The course is conducted outdoors. Suitable civilian sports attire will be required.

The prerequisite for this course is the completion of MOC (L) or JOLC (L) courses.

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