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CONTENTS Page no: 1.
Contacts 2.
Using the practical / assessment workbook 3.
Qualification information 4.
Venue analysis sheets 5-6
Instructor session records 7-30
Instructor’s Code of Ethics 31
Instructor’s Code of Ethics Agreement Form 32
Instructor information card 33
Practical instructing hours table 34
Competency checklists 35-40
Assessment workbook checklist 41-42
Level One course evaluation questionnaire 43-44
© Copyright ISA. 2008
PAGE 1
CONTACTS
INSTRUCTING CANDIDATE
Name…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Address……………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………..Postcode………………….
Phone…………………..……Mobile…………………………….Fax………………………..
SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTOR
Name………………………………………………………………………………………..
Address…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………Postcode……………………..
Phone……………..……….…Mobile………………..………….Fax…………………………
Name……………………………………………………………………………………………..
ADDRESS………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………...Postcode………………………
Phone……………………….Mobile…………………………Fax……………………………
Name.............................................................................................................................
Address…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………….Postcode………………………..
Phone………………………….Mobile……..…………………..Fax…………………………
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Using the practical / assessment workbook
This instructor practical / assessment workbook is to record the results of your practical
assessment for the level one instructor accreditation.
Instructing candidate obligations:
• You are required to complete all components of this workbook to fulfill the
assessment for accreditation.
• Completion of all obligations is evidence of your competence.
• Record practical instructing hours on instructor session record sheets.
• Ensure availability of workbook when required by supervisor instructor.
• Ensure supervisor instructor records units of competency after assessment.
Supervisor instructor obligations:
• Sign and date units of competency achieved.
• Sign and date completed instructor session records.
• Utilize workbook to review:

o Work performance
o Lesson plans
o Number of practical instructing hours accrued
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Qualification information
Instructing candidates must complete the following to fulfill their accreditation
requirements.
1) Full attendance at the two day Level One Course.

Assessed competent by course presenter re:
Venue analysis
Lesson planning
Lesson delivery
Surfing skills
2) Complete 20 hours of practical beginner level instructing supervised by a

designated ISA / State Branch supervisor instructor.
Documented by completed instructor session record sheets provided in this
workbook and signed off by supervisor instructor.
3) Instructing candidate to complete competency check list

(Assessed and signed off by supervisor instructor)
4) Be a current ISA member.
5) Complete a nationally accredited Ocean Rescue Award.

Approved courses include:
Bronze medallion / proficiency Surf Lifesaving Association (SLSA)
Surf Rescue Certificate / Community Award (SLSA)
Ocean Rescue Award / Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS)
OSSCA Award / Professional Ocean Lifeguard Assoc. (APOLA)
6) Sign Instructor’s Code of Ethics form.
7) Fill out instructor information card.
8) Return completed workbook to State Branch.
PAGE 4
Venue Analysis Sheet
Instructor’s Name: __________
Date of Lesson: / /___
Starting Time: Finishing Time:
Name of Group: Class Size: M F
Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
Mark the following key points on a venue diagram in space provided below:
•Beach, rocks and headlands.
•Direction of swell.
•Rips and current direction.
•Sandbanks and wave zone areas.
•Danger zones.
•Suitable learner waves and safe teaching areas.
COMMENTS………………………………………………………………………………………
Assessors Name…………………………………………………………………………………
Assessors Signature.....................................................................Date…………………..
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Venue Analysis Sheet
Instructor’s Name: __________
Date of Lesson: / /___
Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
Mark the following key points on a venue diagram in space provided below:
•Beach, rocks and headlands.
•Direction of swell.
•Rips and current direction.
•Sandbanks and wave zone areas.
•Danger zones.
•Suitable learner waves and safe teaching areas.
COMMENTS………………………………………………………………………………………
Assessors Name…………………………………………………………………………………
Assessors Signature.....................................................................Date…………………..
PAGE 6
ISA Instructor Session Record
Instructor’s Name:
Date of Lesson: / / .
Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
Instructing Drills Used:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
Accident / Injuries:
________________________________________________________________
Supervisor Instructor Name:
Supervisor Instructor Signature:
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
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Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
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Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
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Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
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Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
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Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
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Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
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Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
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Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
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Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
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Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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Participant Level:
Venue: Conditions:
Wind: Swell: Tide:
_____
Instructing
Outcomes:______________________________________________
Comments:
________________________________________________________________
Date:
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INSTRUCTOR’S CODE OF ETHICS
Instructors should...
• be treated with respect and openness
• have access to self-improvement opportunities
• be matched with a level of instructing appropriate to their level of competence
1. Respect the rights, dignity and • Within the context of the activity, treat everyone equally regardless of sex,
worth of every human being disability, ethnic origin or religion
2. Ensure the athlete's time spent
• All athletes are deserving of equal attention and opportunities
with you is a positive experience
3. Treat each athlete as an • Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each athlete
individual • Help each athlete reach their full potential
4. Be fair, considerate and honest with athletes
•
Display high standards in your language, manner, punctuality,
preparation and presentation
5. Be professional and accept • Display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved with
responsibility for your actions the sport - this includes opponents, instructor’s, officials, administrators,
the media, parents and spectators
• Encourage your athletes to demonstrate the same qualities
• Maintain or improve your current NCAS accreditation
• Seek continual improvement through performance appraisal and ongoing
6. Make a commitment to providing
instructor education
a quality service to your athletes
• Provide a training program which is planned and sequential
• Maintain appropriate records
• The guidelines of national and international bodies governing your sport
should be followed. Please contact your sport for a copy of its rule book,
7. Operate within the rules and constitution, by-laws, relevant policies, e.g. anti-doping policy, selection
spirit of your sport procedures, etc.
• Instructor’s should educate their athletes on drugs in sport issues in
consultation with the Australian Sports Drug Agency (ASDA)
8. Any physical contact with athletes should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the athlete's skill
development*
• This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse
9. Refrain from any form of personal
• Be alert to any forms of abuse directed toward your athletes from other
abuse towards your athletes*
sources while they are in your care
• This includes sexual and racial harassment, racial vilification and
10. Refrain from any form of
harassment on the grounds of disability
harassment towards your
• You should not only refrain from initiating a relationship with an athlete,
athletes*
but should also discourage any attempt by an athlete to initiate a sexual
relationship with you, explaining the ethical basis of your refusal
• Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards
11. Provide a safe environment for
• Ensure equipment, rules, training and the environment are appropriate for
training and competition
the age and ability of the athletes
• Provide a modified training program where appropriate
• Allow further participation in training and competition only when
12. Show concern and caution
appropriate
toward sick and injured athletes
• Encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required
• Maintain the same interest and support toward sick and injured athletes
13. Be a positive role model for your sport and athletes

Please refer to the Harassment-free Sport guidelines available from the Australian Sports Commission for more
information on harassment issues
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INSTRUCTOR’S CODE OF ETHICS
AGREEMENT FORM
FOR REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION TO THE NATIONAL INSTRUCTOR ACCREDITATION SCHEME
(NCAS)
TO: ISA
I,
(full name)
(address)
am seeking registration/ re-registration (please circle) for the following Australian Sports
Commission (ASC) qualification:
Level Sport Discipline (if

applicable)
I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS:

1. I agree to abide by the ISA. Code of Ethics overleaf
2. I acknowledge that the ISA. may take disciplinary action against me, if I breach
the Code of Ethics. (I understand that ISA. are required to implement a
complaints handling procedure in accordance with the principles of natural
justice, in the event of an allegation against me).
3. I acknowledge that disciplinary action against me may include de-registration
from the National Instructing Accreditation Scheme.
Please refer to the Harassment-free Sport Guidelines available from the Australia Sports
Commission or contact your NSO/training provider, if you require more information on
harassment issues.
Signature (if under 18, parent / guardian signature) Date
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION CARD
INSTRUCTOR DETAILS (instructor to complete) please write clearly
State: Level 1 / 2 (circle) New / reaccred / upgrade (circle)
Name: Male / Female (circle) Date of Birth:
Address:
Suburb: State: Postcode:
Phone:
Mobile:
Email:
Please tick if you agree to receive ISA instructing information electronically

Please tick if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander descent
ISA INSTRUCTING DIRECTORS SECTION

New qualification: Re-accreditation: ID number
Course attended: Date:
Current member: Yes No
Mandatory updating requirements: Yes
Safety qualifications: 1. Expiry date: 1.

2. 2.
Number of practical instructing hours: Surf School:
Supervisor Instructor:
Child protection requirements Description of Child Protection Requirements:
Sighting Date:
ISA INSTRUCTING DIRECTOR:
Date:
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Practical Instructing Hours Table:
Date Location Description of No. of Supervisor

Class Hours Instructor
Total Hours =
PAGE 34
Supervisor Instructor Competency Check List
To be completed by all Supervisor Instructor’s who you utilise during your Trainee Instructing
Hours. (At the end of the training period with that Instructor).
Trainee Instructor:
Assessment Checklist – Has the Trainee Instructor Demonstrated the Following

Competencies
Competent Not yet Comments:

Competency competent
Plan and prepare a surfing lesson

appropriate to the needs of the
beginner surfer
Organise and conduct instructing
sessions appropriate to the
needs of the beginner surfer
Facilitate learning of surf safety,
surf awareness and surf etiquette
Facilitate learning of the
fundamental skills required by the
beginner surfer
Communicate effectively with
beginner surfers and others
involved in the program such as
supervisor instructor, teachers,
parents, carers and others
Observe and assess beginner
surfers performance
Provide appropriate feedback on
performance
Adjust activities to suit the needs
of individuals
Evaluate achievement of the
objectives of the instructing
session
Evaluate the effectiveness of
their instructing behaviour
Identify and implement the
appropriate modifications to their
instructing behaviour
Supervisor Instructor signature Date
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Trainee Instructor:

Competencies


beginner surfer
beginner surfer
surfers performance
performance
of individuals
session
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Trainee Instructor:

Competencies


beginner surfer
beginner surfer
surfers performance
performance
of individuals
session
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Trainee Instructor:

Competencies


beginner surfer
beginner surfer
surfers performance
performance
of individuals
session
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Trainee Instructor:

Competencies


beginner surfer
beginner surfer
surfers performance
performance
of individuals
session
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Trainee Instructor:

Competencies


beginner surfer
beginner surfer
surfers performance
performance
of individuals
session
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Assessment Workbook Check-list – Have you completed the
following?
1) Full attendance at
• 2 Day Theory Course
2) Successful completion of course practical assessments
• Venue analysis
• Lesson planning
• Lesson delivery
• Surfing skills
3) Local Ocean Rescue Award
• Type of Award:……………………………………………….
• Provider:………………………………………………………..
• Date Achieved:……………………………………………….
• Expiry Date:………………………………………………….
4) Signed Instructor’s Code of Conduct Agreement
5) Filled out the Instructor Information Card
6) 20 hours practical instructing (beginner level) guided by supervisor

instructor. (Session records in workbook to be completed by
candidate/instructor and signed off by supervisor instructor) OR
documented RPL.
7) Instructor competency checklist, completed then

signed off by designated supervisor instructor
8) National Surf Federation membership recommended
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The Final Step to Level 1 Accreditation:
If you can tick all the boxes on the previous page (Final Assessment
Checklist) then you are now ready to submit you Level 1 Workbook.
Please send your completed Level 1 Assessment Workbook along

with copies of all relevant certificates to ISA or where you attended
your Level 1 Instructing Course.
ISA World Headquarters

5580 La Jolla Blvd. PMB #145
La Jolla, California 92037
United States of America
Tel: (760) 931–0111
Fax: (760) 931 – 0131
www.isasurf.org
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Level 1 - Course Evaluation Questionnaire
Please answer questions by circling the appropriate number and

by offering comments if you wish.
Table: 1 poor 2 fair 3 average 4 good 5 excellent
1. To what extent did this course meet your expectations?
1 2 3 4 5
…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Was the balance between practical and theoretical adequate?
1 2 3 4 5
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Were the sessions well organized?
1 2 3 4 5
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Comment on the program format. (e.g. sections to eliminate, time, allocation

timetabling)
1 2 3 4 5
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Was the course too long?
Yes / No (Please circle)
6. Was the venue suitable for the needs of the course?
1 2 3 4 5
…………………………………………………………………………………………
7. General abilities of the lecturers / presenters
Knowledge of subject 1 2 3 4 5
Teaching skills 1 2 3 4 5
Planning / preparation 1 2 3 4 5
Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5
Time for questions 1 2 3 4 5
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Level one - Course evaluation questionnaire (continued)
8. Are there any further topics that you would like to gain competencies in?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Was the pre-course correspondence sufficient?
1 2 3 4 5
If no, why?..........................................................................................................
………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Do you understand all the procedures involved to gain your qualification?
1 2 3 4 5
…………………………………………………………………………………………
11. What aspect of the course was most helpful and why?....................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………
12. General comments:………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Using the practical / assessment workbook 3.

Venue analysis sheets 5-6

Instructor session records 7-30

Instructor’s Code of Ethics 31

Instructor’s Code of Ethics Agreement Form 32

Instructor information card 33

Practical instructing hours table 34

Competency checklists 35-40

Assessment workbook checklist 41-42

Level One course evaluation questionnaire 43-44

© Copyright ISA. 2008

© Copyright ISA. 2008

Instructing candidate obligations:

• Completion of all obligations is evidence of your competence.

• Record practical instructing hours on instructor session record sheets.

• Ensure availability of workbook when required by supervisor instructor.

• Ensure supervisor instructor records units of competency after assessment.

Supervisor instructor obligations:

• Sign and date units of competency achieved.

• Sign and date completed instructor session records.

• Utilize workbook to review:

© Copyright ISA. 2008

1) Full attendance at the two day Level One Course.

2) Complete 20 hours of practical beginner level instructing supervised by a

3) Instructing candidate to complete competency check list

4) Be a current ISA member.

5) Complete a nationally accredited Ocean Rescue Award.

6) Sign Instructor’s Code of Ethics form.

7) Fill out instructor information card.

8) Return completed workbook to State Branch.

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Date of Lesson: / /___

Starting Time: Finishing Time:

Name of Group: Class Size: M F

Wind: Swell: Tide:

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Date of Lesson: / /___

Starting Time: Finishing Time:

Name of Group: Class Size: M F

Wind: Swell: Tide:

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Starting Time: Finishing Time:

Name of Group: Class Size: M F

Wind: Swell: Tide:

Instructing Drills Used:

Supervisor Instructor Name:

Supervisor Instructor Signature:

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Starting Time: Finishing Time:

Name of Group: Class Size: M F

Wind: Swell: Tide:

Instructing Drills Used:

Supervisor Instructor Name:

Supervisor Instructor Signature:

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Starting Time: Finishing Time:

Name of Group: Class Size: M F

Wind: Swell: Tide:

Instructing Drills Used:

Supervisor Instructor Name:

Supervisor Instructor Signature:

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