Become An Instructor
Learn To Teach
Sharpen Your Skills
Parachute Ottawa is committed to supporting individual skydivers who are interested in earning ratings, and to bolstering Canada’s skydiving industry by providing training of the very highest quality. Ready to advance to the next level? Let’s go!
Coach 1 (C1) Rating
The C1 is the entry level rating for all other CSPA ratings. This 3-day course is available to skydivers in the stage of Novice Progression – Basic on the Skills Grid. Completion of an online Ethics Evaluation with the (Coaching Association of Canada) CAC is required for certification.
C1 Prerequisites
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At least 18 years old
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B Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)
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Observe role of a Coach 1 on a dropzone
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Provide a video tape of a manoeuver series for evaluation before the course.*
*Jump within the last 12 months (confirmed by logbook entry; signed by cameraman), demonstrating (as per PIM 2A) on the same jump (within 30 seconds). Emphasis on proper execution of each rotation and precision of headings, not speed of rotations.
Manoeuver Series
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Dive out to the camera (half second delay)
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Back Loop
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Front Loop
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Right Barrel Roll
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Left Barrel Roll
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Delta
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Back Slide
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180º Turn and Track
Coach 2 (C2) Rating
The C2 primarily coaches recreational skydivers developing skills outlined in the stage of Novice Progression – Advanced in the Skills Grid. Training is provided in the form of a 3-day course.
C2 Prerequisites
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Coach 1 Certified
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C Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)
Progressive Freefall Instructor (PFFI) Rating
A Progressive Freefall Instructor develops students in the PFF program. This 5-day rating course requires training specific to the equipment, aircraft, and progression used at a particular DZ.
PFFI Prerequisites
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Coach 2 (C2) Certified
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Either Jump Master (JM) or Skydiving School Instructor (SSI) certified, or completed the pre-course journal
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Observe 2 complete First Jump Courses (FJCs) within last year
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Have at least 600 jumps; recommended 800 jumps
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Have 6 hours of accumulated freefall time; recommended 8 hours
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Completed Ground Control Instructor (GCI) module; GCI certified recommended
Other Ratings
If you are interested in earning another rating and meet the prerequisites, or would like guidance on how to further your progression, get in touch! We can talk through your goals and options together, and pair you with the appropriate Learning Facilitator. You can complete your training right here at Parachute Ottawa!
Join A Course!
Tell us which course(s) you’re interested in taking and when you’re available, and we’ll match you with a Learning Facilitator.
