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IKO Assistant Training Course
IKO Assistant Training Course
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Would you like to start your career as a Kiteboard Instructor? This Assistant Training Course is the first step towards a progressive career as an IKO Instructor
Description
In this course, your IKO Certified Trainer will show you how to teach as a kiteboarding Assistant Instructor under the supervision of an Instructor Level 2 (or higher). Your training will be divided into 3 parts: evaluation and improvement of your knowledge and riding skills, theoretical lessons and practical teaching situation. Your Trainer will help you uncover how an IKO affiliated Kite Center works thereby making you knowledgeable on how to: prepare, use and manage equipment properly; follow the fundamental safety principles; and much more.
You can complete this training in a minimun of 5 days. Your trainer will evaluate your skills and verify if you meet the criteria at the end of your training. If you pass, your trainer will certify you as an IKO Assistant Instructor and you will be able to download your diploma online.
Abbreviations
| ATC | Assistant Training Course |
| ITC | Instructor Training Course |
| IEC | Instructor Equivalency Course |
| MFA | Medic First Aid |
IKO Trainings and Certifications
Frequently asked questions
What happens if the course is canceled by the organizer?
This can happen if there are not enough candidates. The cancelation will be at least 1 month before the start date of the course. The deposit of the training fee will be paid back to you.
What happens if the candidate cancels the course?
What happens if there is no wind?
Prerequisites
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Be able to read, write and speak fluently the language the course is given.
- Be certified as an IKO Member Level 3N or have an equivalent level,
- Have a valid Medic First Aid and CPR certificate which is not older than 2 years
* The necessary Medic First Aid Training (MFA) can be organised through us as well.
Timeline ATC
Check Prerequisites
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Be able to read, write and speak fluently the language the course is given.
- Be certified as an IKO Member Level 3N or have an equivalent level,
- Have a valid Medic First Aid and CPR certificate which is not older than 2 years
Start learning online
The first module is online where you’ll learn the essential theoretical kitesurfing concepts to prepare you for in-person training. Enroll in the course to access eLearning materials through your IKO account.
Pass the online Exam
Pass the online Exam on your IKO Account and download your certification.
In-person training at Tornado Surf
You can complete this training in a minimun of 5 days. Your trainer will evaluate your skills and verify if you meet the criteria at the end of your training. If you pass, your trainer will certify you as an IKO Assistant Instructor.
Certification
Download your personal IKO Assistant Instructor Certification.
Party
Join the Party after the Course and celebrate with your new friends.
IKO Instructor Training Course
IKO Instructor Training Course
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Do you want to unite your passion with your job? As an IKO Instructor, you will be eligible to teach kiteboarding around the world.
Description
The Instructor Training Course (ITC) is based on IKO kiteboard teaching methods, which are recognized as the international standard in kiteboard teaching. The ITC runs for 5-days and is taught by an Examiner. An Examiner is a professional who is in charge of your training, evaluation and certification as a new Instructor. ITCs are held with a maximum of 8 candidates.
Your Examiner will expand and transform your theoretical knowledge and practice level and turn these skills sets into a mastery of abilities so that you can teach while transferring your love and passion of the sport to others. Your Examiner will also train you interactively on all aspects of safety, practical environment, analysis, technique and teaching psychology. Live situation modules are held to prepare you for real teaching sessions.
If you successfully pass the training, you will be certified as an IKO Instructor level 1, and you will be able to run lessons fully and independently with two students and one kite at the same time.
In case not all the ITC modules have been completed, you may receive shadowing hours at the end of the ITC. This means that you will need to teach under the supervision of an Instructor level 2 or higher for a designated amount of time in order to complete your training and be validated as an Instructor. Shadowing is the best way to complete your training while earning teaching practice.
Note:
If you already have a VDWS, PASA, BKSA, FAV/FEV or FFVL/BPJEPS Instructor Certificate, you can participate in the ITC as well to get your IKO Kiteboard Instructor Certification. This course is called IKO Instructor Equivalency Course (IEC). Please let us know if this is the case and we will send you the information about the prerequisites.
Abbreviations
| ATC | Assistant Training Course |
| ITC | Instructor Training Course |
| IEC | Instructor Equivalency Course |
| MFA | Medic First Aid |
ITC Schedule
ITC March 2024
ITC July 2024
ITC December 2024
IKO Trainings and Certifications
Frequently asked questions
What happens if the course is canceled by the organizer?
What happens if the course is cancelled by the organizer?This can happen if there are not enough candidates. The cancelation will be at least 1 month before the start date of the course. The deposit of the training fee will be paid back to you.
What happens if the candidate cancels the course?
What happens if there is no wind?
Prerequisites
Please review the prerequisites listed below. In case you don’t meet all the points, just let us know. We can discuss the missing items and see what we can do for you.
The prerequisites for the ITC are:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be able to read, write and speak fluently the language the course is given.
- Kiteboarding for at least 1 year and be a certified IKO kiteboarder Level 3N for a minimum of 6 months with the ability of jumping and grab, and toe side riding, board recovery in deep water, rider recovery body dragging (evaluated during ITC).
- Have a valid Medic First Aid and CPR certificate which is not older than 2 years, or have completed it before the ITC with the IKO Examiner running the course.
- Pass the Assistant exam online with a minimum score of 70%.
- Have an IKO Assistant Instructor certification.
- Sign the waiver form.
* The necessary pre-ITC courses like Assistant Training Course (ATC) or Medic First Aid Training (MFA) can be organised through us as well.
Timeline ITC
Check Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be able to read, write and speak fluently the language the course is given.
- Kiteboarding for at least 1 year and be a certified IKO kiteboarder Level 3N for a minimum of 6 months with the ability of jumping and grab, and toe side riding, board recovery in deep water, rider recovery body dragging (evaluated during ITC).
- Have a valid Medic First Aid and CPR certificate which is not older than 2 years, or have completed it before the ITC with the IKO Examiner running the course.
- Pass the Assistant exam online with a minimum score of 70%.
- Have an IKO Assistant Instructor certification.
- Sign the waiver form.
Pass the Assistant Instructor Course
Before you can join the IKO ITC Instructor Course you have to pass the IKO ATC Assistant Course.
In-person training at Tornado Surf
You can complete this training in a minimun of 5 days. Your trainer will evaluate your skills and verify if you meet the criteria at the end of your training. If you pass, your trainer will certify you as an IKO Instructor.
Pass the written Exam
Pass the written Exam at the end of the ITC Course.
Final Evaluation
You will have a one to one with your examiner which will do the final evaluation.
Certification
Download your personal IKO Assistant Instructor Certification.
Party
Join the Party after the Course and celebrate with your new friends.
Medic First Aid Course
Medic First Aid & CPR Course
One of the ITC requirements for enrollment to the course is to have a valid First Aid and CPR certificate. (Not older than two years. Online courses are not accepted).
The course includes first aid for drowning, fainting, injury, broken bones and safe setting. As well as CPR.
At the end of the course you will receive the first aid certification.
MFA/CPR Schedule
MFA/CPR 01.12.2023
