This ACA Assessment Course is designed to evaluate a participant’s ability to perform all of the skills listed along with demonstrating an appropriate level of knowledge. This assessment course provides the participant with the opportunity to receive documentation of having achieved a certain level of rescue skills ability.
Moving water on rivers up to and including class I sections.
A rapid class includes rapids at the lower and upper ends of the difficulty range, designated “-“ and “+” respectively.
A deep chute of water with well-defined eddy lines and no immediate hazards or risks below. Protected space is needed for on-land work with adequate shelter for inclement weather.
One Day (8 hours) minimum
12 Students: 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor the ratio can be 24: 2
This assessment course may be offered by Level 2: Essentials of Safety & Rescue ACA Instructors, Instructor Trainers, or Instructor Trainer Educators.
The sequence of assessment should be adjusted to best fit the participant’s needs, class location, time allowance, and craft being used. Participants must be able to perform all strokes, maneuvers, rescues, and skills in the appropriate venue. In addition, the participant must demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge for this level of skill assessment.