Australian Canoeing Assessor Appointment Policy

January 2013

Appointment of ACAS Assessors

Introduction

Assessors are appointed by Australian Canoeing.

Process for Appointment

To be considered for registration as an Australian Canoeing Award Scheme Assessor, applicants must complete the Application for Registration as an Australian Canoeing Assessor and forward it to Australian Canoeing.

Australian Canoeing will process complete, correct applications within twenty-one (21) working days. Where an applicant fulfils the criteria Australian Canoeing will appoint the Assessor.

Applicants must meet the following criteria before their application will be consider:

1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Have operated as an AC Instructor for at least three (3) years
3. Have paddled for at least five (5)years
4. Hold a current first aid certificate
5. Have delivered at least three (3) Instructional programs under the direction of a current AC Assessor
6. Have observed or assisted in three (3) AC assessment programs
7. Highly desirable: an workplace trainer and assessor qualification such as TAA, BSZ or TAE (optional)

The application is to include:

• Assessors Checklist
• Assessors application form
• Copies of your paddler’s logbook for the past three (3) years The logbook must include relevant logs to canoeing instruction/guiding and assessing, and be verifiable with a person's name and contact number.
• A letter from an NTP or AC Assessor supporting the application. This letter must include the following:
  • Duration of knowledge of the applicant
  • Areas where the applicant has been observed
  • Programs in which the applicant has been observed instructing
  • Programs in which the applicant has been observed assisting or observing assessment
  • Verification that the applicant operates safely as an instructor
• The candidate must also sign the sections of the application that agree to:
  • Using and understanding the Safety Guidelines
  • Complying with the constitution and bylaws of AC
  • Maintaining a personal program of continuous improvement and education.

Applicants must not have breached any of the AC Codes of Ethics over the previous three years.

Where any doubt exists or questions arise regarding the suitability of the applicant it will be referred to the Australian Canoeing Education Committee for adjudication and recommendation. Australian Canoeing will accept the recommendation made by the Education Committee.

Once appointed, Assessors will be recognised throughout Australia for a period of three years or until removed by mutual agreement of Australian Canoeing and the Assessor, or by an Australian Canoeing disciplinary tribunal.

Function

Assessment must be performed through National Training Providers. Assessors should be contracted to the NTP in some form and must be stipulated on the NTP’s application for providership. Awards will not be processed unless a current AC NTP is on the paperwork, Assessors can only assess the award(s) they hold and awards below that in the craft they are qualified for.

Note All current ACAS Instructors can deliver and assess the Basic Skill Award.

 

Other Links
	Assessors Application Checklist
	Assessors Application form
	Assessors Code of Conduct

• ACAS Handbook
• ACAS Structure
• Basic Skills Award
• Registration Fees
• Assessor Information
• Award Scheme Policies
• Statements of Attainment Notice

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