Non-Award
If you already have some guiding experience, or you're a TasTAFE Bushwalking Tour Guide course graduate, this course makes an ideal addition to your existing skills and knowledge. Learn to work as a Sea Kayak Guide and lead single day paddle activities with groups of tourists in a safe, structured, sustainable and fun way.
In this short course, you will learn about paddling techniques; weather interpretation and route planning; leading and managing groups; risk identification and avoidance; and -importantly - rescue techniques. You will also gain some valuable techniques to help you provide a world class guiding experience, showcasing Tasmania's exceptional coastline! During the course, you will undertake a range of single-day paddle activities at local Derwent Estuary venues and on the Tasman Peninsula.
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units completed and be qualified to undertake a range of kayaking activities and tours.
This course has the following essential entry requirements:
It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.
TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience - which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!
More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.