ACA ACA Certification Requirements & Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an ACA Instructor certification?
- 16 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
- No minimum age
Correct answer: 18 years old
ACA requires instructors to be at least 18 years old to hold a full instructor certification.
Question 2: How often must ACA Instructors renew their certification?
- Every year
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years (Correct answer)
- Every 5 years
Correct answer: Every 3 years
ACA Instructor certifications must be renewed every 3 years to remain current.
Question 3: Which credential must an ACA Instructor have to co-teach an instructor training course?
- Instructor Trainer (IT)
- Instructor Educator (IE) (Correct answer)
- Master Instructor (MI)
- Senior Instructor (SI)
Correct answer: Instructor Educator (IE)
An Instructor Educator (IE) credential is required to co-teach ACA instructor training courses.
Question 4: What is the prerequisite paddling skill level typically required before enrolling in an ACA Instructor Certification course?
- Level 1 paddler
- Level 2 paddler
- Level 3 paddler (Correct answer)
- Level 4 paddler
Correct answer: Level 3 paddler
Applicants typically need demonstrated Level 3 paddling competency before qualifying for instructor certification.
Question 5: Which of the following is a required component of an ACA Instructor certification?
- CPR/First Aid certification (Correct answer)
- Wilderness First Responder certification
- Lifeguard certification
- NAUI Open Water Diver certification
Correct answer: CPR/First Aid certification
A valid CPR/First Aid certification is a mandatory requirement for ACA Instructor status.
Question 6: What does the ACA Instructor Certification number prefix 'KK' indicate?
- Kayak — Coastal/Sea discipline
- Kayak — Surf discipline
- Kayak — River discipline
- Kayak — Flatwater discipline (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Kayak — Flatwater discipline
The 'KK' prefix on an ACA certification number designates the Kayak — Flatwater discipline.
ACA ACA Certification Requirements & Standards 1
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an ACA Instructor certification?