Driving Accreditation
John Weeks (Driving Coordinator) – Ph: 0414 33 9000
Requirements for advancement steps to obtain a level 5 driver’s rating (non-tournament driver, formerly level 1):
1. Attend a level 5 theoretical clinic
2. Successfully pass the level 5 written test
3. Attend a level 5 practical clinic
4. Successfully pass the level 5 practical assessment
Steps to obtain a level 4 tournament driver’s rating (formerly level 2 interim):
1. Attend a level 4 theoretical clinic
2. Successfully pass the level 4 written test
3. Attend a level 4 practical clinic
4. Successfully pass a level 4 practical assessment
Steps to obtain a level 3 tournament driver’s rating (formerly full level 2):
1. Complete the steps above for a level 4 driver
2. Complete a practical clinic (can be in conjunction with or separate from a theoretical clinic)
3. Successfully pass the level 3 written test
4. Successfully complete a practical level 3 on water review under tournament conditions by 3 active drivers (2 if a BPMS report is available) with ratings equal to, or higher than the driver being assessed.
Steps to obtain a level 2 tournament driver’s rating (formerly level 3):
1. Gain acceptable experience as a level 3 tournament driver to develop the required competency level
2. Successfully pass the level 2 written test
3. Successfully complete a practical level 2 on water review under tournament conditions by 3 active drivers (2 if a BPMS report is available) with ratings equal to, or higher than the driver being assessed.
Steps to obtain a level 1 tournament driver’s rating (new level under implementation by IWWF):
The level 1, IWWF International (World’s) level driver’s program is currently under development notes:
1. Advancement program is intended to develop knowledge and practical experience and includes written and practical assessments to ensure qualified drivers are available for all level of events. Drivers are to be tested in each discipline and can be rated as 1, 2 or 3 event drivers for Level 4 and above.
2. Requirements for level 3 and above are incremental to the previous level (i.e. cumulative).
3. To gain level 3 accreditation or advance to level 2 the driver will be required to complete an on water practical evaluation by 3 active drivers (2 if a BPMS report is available) with ratings equal to, or higher than the driver being assessed.
4. Required competency criteria includes:
➢ Knowledge of rules, speed control and driver duties
➢ Practical experience (practice & tournament)
➢ Proven performance, safety, boat path (including BPMS and/or end course video analysis), synchronisation with skiers, speed control use, attitude and response to feedback
5. Until level 1 is fully implemented, IWWF World’s driving nominations will be open to both level 1 and level 2 drivers, however selection of any level 2 drivers requires endorsement by the WSA Driver’s Committee Chairman
6. Any exceptions to the above are subject to approval by the Chairperson of the WSA Boat Drivers Committee.
Program Notes:
1. Advancement program is intended to develop knowledge and practical experience and includes written and practical assessments to ensure qualified drivers are available for all level of events. Drivers are to be tested in each discipline and can be rated as 1, 2 or 3 event drivers for level 4 and above.
2. Requirements for level 3 and above are incremental to the previous level (i.e. cumulative).
3. To gain level 3 accreditation or advance to level 2 the driver will be required to complete an on water practical evaluation by 3 active drivers (2 if a BPMS report is available) with ratings equal to, or higher than the driver being assessed.
4. Required competency criteria includes:
➢ Knowledge of rules, speed control and driver duties
➢ Practical experience (practice & tournament)
➢ Proven performance, safety, boat path (including BPMS and/or end course video analysis), synchronisation with skiers, speed control use, attitude & response to feedback
5. Until level 1 is fully implemented, IWWF World’s driving nominations will be open to both level 1 and level 2 drivers, however selection of any level 2 drivers requires endorsement by the WSA Driver’s Committee Chairman.
6. Any exceptions to the above are subject to approval by the Chairperson of the WSA Boat Drivers Committee.
