IKO Instructor Training Courses

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Prerequisites IKO Instructor Training Courses

Prerequisites: IKO Instructor Level 1

• Be at  least 18 years old  
• Kiteboarding for at least 1 year and be a certified  IKO kiteboarder level 3 minimum for a minimum of 6  months  
• Have  an IKO Assistant Instructor certification (Water only) or have logged 40 or  more shadow hours with an IKO level 2 Instructor
• 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.

Prerequisites: 2 week IKO Instructor course

• Be at  least 18 years old  
• Kiteboarding for at least 1 year and be a certified  IKO kiteboarder level 3 minimum for a minimum of 6  months
• Must be able  to read and write.

Prerequisites: 6 week IKO Instructor course

• Be at  least 18 years old  
• Kiteboarding for at least 1 year and be a certified  IKO kiteboarder level 3 minimum for a minimum of 6  months
• Must be able  to read and write.

IKO Training Schedule:

IKO Assistant Instructor Course 4 Days Start 9.30
IKO Power Boat Basic Handling Course 1 Day Start 9.30
Medic First Aid & CPR 1 Day 9.30 - 5.30
IKO Instructor training course 5 Days 9.30-5.30

• Safety
  
• Practical environment
  
• Analysis
  
• Technique
  
• Teaching psychology
  
• Teaching in live situation
  
• Student certification
  
• Communication

IKO Certification

• Every Instructor follows a 5-day ITC training course, during which the Examiner evaluates his
  technical, communication, and human skills
  • At the end of the course, the Candidate takes a written test and must pass the exam with a
  minimum score of 70%
  • Candidates that fail the test or are not validated for any other reason must do shadowing for a
  period determined by the Examiner, which must be completed within a maximum of 6 months
  from his or her training date. If shadowing is not completed within 6 months, the candidate
  needs to be re-examined by an Examiner
  • Shadowing means that the Candidate Instructor teaches under the supervision of an IKO
  Instructor Level 2 (or higher) for the amount of time determined at the end of the ITC
  • Once the shadowing is completed, the supervising Instructor fills out the Evaluation Form and
  the Candidate sends it back to the Examiner and then to IKO to become certified
  
  

An IKO instructor level 1 is qualified to:

• Teach kiteboarding to a maximum ratio of 2 students with 1 kite flying simultaneously
  according to the IKO standards
• Certify students with the IKO Member Card
• Become a Powerkite Instructor by taking the online equivalency course
• Earn equivalency as a Level 1 Kiteboard/Snow Instructor by enrolling in an IEC course
  

Check your IKO Kiteboarder Level

Kiteboarder Level 1 on land (2 - 4 hours)

Level 1A

* Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
* Know hazards on a spot
* Set up a trainer kite
* Know the use of safety systems

Level 1B

* Have basic flying skills with trainer kite
* Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant.
* Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite.
* Walk and change directions while flying the kite
* Know the wind window

Level 1C

* Set-up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system
* Pre- flight check equipment and settings
* In flight check equipment and settings
* Understand and use the international communication signals
* Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite)

Level 1D

* Control the kite hooked into the harness
* Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems
* Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite
* Show full control of de-power systems in flight

Level 1E

* Pull quick release and activate leash
* Recover the bar and kite
* Self land

Kiteboarder Level 2 in the water (6 - 8 hours)

Level 2F

* Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite.
* Water re-launch the kite.
* First body drag downwind.
* Maintain correct kite position in the wind window.
* Change direction to the left and right while body dragging.
* Recover the kite and bar in the water.

Level 2G

* Upwind body drag to recover board.
* Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand.
* Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging.

Level 2H

* Know the power stroke for a water start.
* Know the safety rules and theory for water start.
* Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start.

Level 2I

* Water start in both directions and ride a short distance.
* Come to a controlled stop.
* Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects.
* Determine the wind strength, direction and quality.
* Know the right of way rules.
* Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions.

Kiteboarder Level 3:

Level 3J

* Control the riding speed by edging.
* Consistent riding in both directions.

Level 3K

* Consistent riding in all directions including upwind.
* Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules.

Level 3L

* Change of direction without stopping.
* Self- rescue and full pack-down in the water.

Level 3M

* Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area.
* Self launch.

Level 3N

* Make a toe side turn.
* Knows the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
* Land a basic jump.

Continued IKO Training Programs
The IKO teaching concept is considered as the most professional and efficient Kiteboarding method worldwide. Thanks to continuous updates and high quality standards, you will be able to work and teach kiteboarding with the support of the leading organization in the development of the sport. Start your international pro career today! Kite Club offers you the chance to get your work experience and get enough hours to move onto to Level 2 and beyond! Plus training is available to teach IKO Assistant Training Courses (for level 2 Instructors) IKO Examiner Training Courses are aslo available.