The aim of this Instructor qualification is the promotion of the highest level of competence in sea kayak training. This is to be achieved through running training courses (RSTs, A-courses, training for prospective B and C Certificate candidates) and through a programme of further education (workshops, technical training and training offensives) within the Salzwasser Union.
Instructors are expected to fully integrate themselves in the “B/C circle.”

The C-course is accomplished over two weekends and takes place on tidal waters. The training course is run by nominated Instructors of the Salzwasser Unioon. Each participant is required to pay a course fee of 50 Euros. Running costs for the course can be recouped by members of the course team. Campground and local tourist taxes are to be paid by course participants themselves.
The minimum number of participants on a C-course is four; and the maximum number of participants is not to exceed seven.

The participants must be members of the Salzwasser Union.
Participants with physical impairments should consult course staff at registration, or before training commences. Swimming in paddle clothing forms part of these physical conditions.
The sea kayak and its related equipment must correspond to the safety standards as laid down by the Salzwasser Union, in its Sea Kayak Handbook (Seekajakhandbuch).
Candidates must have held the B-Certificate for at least one year.
Re-entry and roll in moving water must be accomplished within 3 minutes.
The participants must have participated in a broad spectrum of a minimum of five training meets (RSTs, A-courses, B-courses, Workshops) in the context of the outline course programme.
A thorough knowledge of the Sea Kayak Handbook (Seekajakhandbuch) is a prerequisite.

Show a comprehensive knowledge and expertise from within the following range of skills and techniques:

• Planning, execution and evaluation of training courses
• Didactical and methodical considerations for training activities
• Approach to teaching theory subjects
• Approach to teaching and training supervisory roles
• Approach to teaching and training healthy body movement and behaviour
• Error analysis of body movement and means of correcting errors
• Approach to teaching and training correct paddling skills
• Approach to teaching and training self rescue methods
• Approach to teaching and training safety and rescues
• Approach to group control
• Approach to teaching and training navigation
• Approach to teaching and training weather phenomena
• Outlook towards nature protection and ecology
• Outlook towards aspects of the culture and history in the course area(s)

Each participant is to prepare a paper on a central topic of interest, which is to be presented at some stage during the training course.
In addition, small tasks, such as working on problem definition and solutions will be introduced during the course.

In the process of the C-course, participants will be required to display their theoretical and practical talents within the range of subjects set out in paragraphs 6.1. - 6.6. below.
Each participant will be responsible for a group of trainees over a period of time, in which he is to impart his knowledge and skills in the given subject(s).

• Planning of a total concept
• Sequencing and scheduling
• Knowledge of the operating area
• Submission of a plan
• Team control (supervision)
• Post training activity

• Warm up, stretching, warm down
• Dynamic posture when sitting in a sea kayak
• Boat carrying
• Accident prophylaxis
• Accidents and immediate measures to be taken

• Methodology, error analysis and individual assistance
• Paddle technology (see: B-Course 6.1. Boat control and paddle techniques)
• Paddling in swell and in surf
• Eskimo Roll

• Methodology considerations, error analysis and individual assistance
• Rescue techniques (see: B-course, 6.5. Rescue techniques as rescuer and rescued)
• Rescue of an unconscious person
• Re-entry and roll

Imparting theoretical knowledge from within the major sea kayaking subjects  (see: B-course, outline plan)

• Theory presentation
• Theory illustration
• Theory and practical Demonstration
• Theory and practical training

• Prepare a plan
• Group as a single unit
• Group and distribution of tasks
• Prepare group for the various options and scenarios

The theory part (written homework) and the practical test parts are tested exclusively to each other and two nominated Instructors of the Salzwasser Union are required as assessors. In the event one test part (theory and/or practice) is not successfully completed, then this part can be retaken at a later date. The evaluation and decision of the assessors and whether the C-course has been successfully completed is a matter for the assessors alone. A Certificate is issued on successful completion of the course.
Participation in the activities of the B/C Circle of the Salzwasser Union is naturally expected from all members of the Circle.
The qualification „Instructor“ shall be null and void, if within two years of taking the examination, no training activities have been undertaken, within the Salzwasser Union.