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| Induction Course | Update Course | Interim Course | Stripes to 1 to 1 | |
| Who can attend? | Blue belts and above, all ages. Individuals below blue belt who regularly assist with instructing can attend with their instructor's permission. | Open to all Instructors & Assistant Instructors. Others that are not Instructors may also be permitted to attend if space is available. | This is a short course designed for those Instructors who were unable to attend an Update course in the past two years. | Open 4th degree black belts and above, Instructors or non-Instructors. |
| Prerequisite | Must be a blue belt or higher (see above) | Should be a current Instructor or Assistant Instructor (plus lower grades that are currently assisting or are potential Instructors may attend with special permission) | Must be a current Instructor. | Open only to 4th degree black belts and above. |
| Course Content | This course is designed to help get you started in instructing or assiting with instructing. It provides tips on: Your role as an instructor in meeting the needs of your students, being inclusive and fair, communication, conducting a lesson and planning |
This course is mainly practical with emphasis on providing technical updates and practice of the syllabus. | This course is mainly practical with emphasis on providing technical updates and practice of the techniques syllabus. Will also include practical assessment of instructing skills. | This course is a mix of technical training, discussions and socialising between our senior members. It also involved brainstorming sessions and planning for the future. |
| Course Duration | From 2020 the the theory part of the course must be completed On-line, then the practical part with Mr Lowe as a Training Course. | Full Day | A two hour course on a day suitable to both the instructor(2) and the facilitator. | Weekend |
| Course Facilitator | Mr Mike Lowe - or member of the Technical Advisor Group where appropriate. | Master Paul McPhail - Technical Advisor or another member of the Technical Advisor Group as and where appropriate. | Any one of the Instructor Development Officers (IDO) | Master Paul McPhail and Master Davidson. |
| How often is this qualification renewed? | This course is required to be completed once only | You are required to attend this course (or other qualifying course) every 2 years to ensure your Instructors' Certificate remains current. | - | This course can be used to update the Instructors' Certificate (2 yearly). |
| Qualification/ Certification | This course is a required qualification for grading to 1st dan and/or becoming recognised as an Instructor or Assistant Instructor, and before an Instructor can open their own school. | Instructors' Certificate remains current. An International Instructors' Course (IIC) is also accepted as an equivalent course and can be used to update the Instructors' Certificate. | This course will extend your Instructors' Certificate until the next available Update Course. | Instructors' Certificate remains current (2 yearly). |
| Is the attendee qualified to start a school? | Yes, as long as all the other criteria for opening and operating a school have been met and approved by the Technical Advisor. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| What is the cost? | $65 Family groups: 10% discount. Funding may be available from your region to attend these courses. |
$65 Family groups: 10% discount. Funding may be available from your region to attend these courses. |
$75 for individual, plus the Instructor is responsible to cover all costs of the course. | Normally a package of around $150 including food and accommodation. Funding may be available from your region to attend these courses. |
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