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Driving Instructor - Training Pathway

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Expiry: Never

Disciplines

Drive

Audience

Coach

Program

Introduction to Coaching/Certification

Subjects

Drive

Specialty

Drive

Context

Instructor


Driving Instructors are working with non-competitive (recreational) drivers from beginner to active for life students, these coaches help introduce and develop equestrian skills. Instructors hold one of the most important roles in equestrian sport – building the foundation skills that empower equestrians to enjoy equestrian sport at the level they choose for the rest of their lives! Instructors use programs like Learn to Drive to complement their student development.

The following is required

1. Introduction to EC NCCP Certification (recommended)

As the first step in the pathway, this short eLearning module is FREE and your first introduction to NCCP certification and the Canadian coaching framework (approximately 15 minutes).
  Introduction to EC NCCP Coach Certification
2. Pre-Requisites (Required)

Instructor candidates must meet the following certification-specific admission requirements:

  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Show proof of achieving ONE of the following riding pre-requisites
If you have completed a Rider Level but it is not showing as complete, please click the Email Proof to send Ontario Equestrian the certificate of completion, or contact our coaching team at coaching@ontarioequestrian.ca

Note: In exceptional cases, candidates meeting all admissions requirements but no longer able to ride or drive for physical reasons may apply for exemption. For more information, contact Ontario Equestrian's Coaching Team
  Equestrian Canada Learn To Drive Evaluation
3. Obtain Registered Coach Status With Equestrian Canada (Required)

efore registering for evaluation, all candidates must obtain a minimum of Registered Coach Status with Equestrian Canada.

This short, FREE, eLearning module walks you through all the steps to obtain EC Registered Coach Status.
  How to Obtain EC Registered Coach Status
4. Equestrian Modules (Recommended)

As you progress towards becoming an EC NCCP Certified Instructor, there is plenty of training available to help you reach your goal. Most of the training, though optional, is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Review the training available and find training opportunities offered in a virtual environment or live and in-person. Training should be completed prior to moving to evaluation.

  Ontario Equestrian Introduction to EC NCCP Certification
  NCCP Long-Term Equestrian Development
  NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice
  NCCP Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
  Ontario Equestrian Preparing for EC NCCP Evaluation
  EC Lunging Foundations
5. NCCP Multisport Modules (Recommended)

The following live training modules offered by the Coaches Association of Ontario are recommended in preparation to become certified. You will be taken to an external website to register.

  NCCP Teaching and Learning
  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
6. Online Evaluations

The following online evaluations must be completed to be certified. You will be taken to an external site to complete evaluations administered by the Coaching Association of Canada.
  NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two
  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions - Evaluation