Pre-requisites
To participate in a USPA Coach Course you will need the following:
Current USPA membership
-B-license
-Minimum of 100 jumps
-Have the required topics signed off on the Coach Proficiency Card or in USPA's online verification system prior to the course
-Have completed your exam (written or online)
-Have the USPA SIM and IRM - You need to have a current SIM and IRM for the course. (Within 24 months) Ordered from USPA
PROFICENCY CARD:
Have your Proficiency Card: You need to have this card filled out in all the required areas before showing up at the course. It is a good idea to attend as many FJC's and observe some of your seasoned instructors teach the ISP and see how they apply it. You can find this card in the back of the IRM or download it from the USPA, or have your supervising instructor mark these items completed in USPA's online verification system. Be sure to have the required areas done, most of the topics on the card will be covered by or signed by the Coach Course Director or evaluator.
THE EXAM:
You must complete the required pre-course exam prior to arriving to the course. You will be given a link to take this exam after your eXaminer enrolls you in the course, or take the paper exam located in the back of the IRM along with the answer sheet. You must have a passing score is 80% before the start of the actual course and it will be graded before day one. It is an open book test where you will have to use and read the SIMS and IRM - if you do not bring your test you must score 100% at the course. Have your SIMS and IRM: Books need to be no older than 2 years old. If you have a hard copy book, you must also print off the revisions from USPA's downloads section so that you have the most current information. Otherwise, you can bring a laptop or tablet to use the pdf versions and SIM app.
The Course
The Course is three full days.
You must receive a satisfactory score in the following areas to complete the course:
Satisfactorily conduct two training sessions from the assigned topics (FJC)
Demonstrate the ability to teach topics from Categories F-H in the ISP
Satisfactorily pass two ground evaluations (CAT G1 and G2)
Satisfactorily conduct debrief and equipment checks
Satisfactorily pass two air evaluations (CAT G1 and G2)
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