BCAB Paddlesport Instructor
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 2 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

BCAB Paddlesport Instructor

  • Paddle
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is for people whose main focus of work is delivering paddlesport taster/starter sessions within clubs, centres or other organisations. The qualification is not discipline specific and is suitable for instructors who work with paddlers from any of the competitive and non-competitive paddlesport disciplines.

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The Objectives

The primary role of the Paddlesport Instructor is to deliver safe and enjoyable taster/starter sessions based on their group’s needs and aspirations. The qualification will support the instructor with practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat, initial familiarisation activities, games and activities to support learning and how to use mini journeys to support learning, inspire adventure and exploration. This will be enhanced with support on how these sessions can be delivered in a way that is enjoyable, safe and rewarding.

It is anticipated that the qualification is likely to be used by instructors in clubs, centres, schools, Duke of Edinburgh, Youth Groups, Uniformed Groups, etc. Instructors who are involved in running taster/starter sessions for:

·Children and young people as part of a wider educational experience;

·People as part of a leisure, activity, social or holiday experience;

·People wanting ‘to have a go’ at the sport; maybe as a potential new regular participant.

The process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

Course outline set by British Canoeing: Day 1 Session Time Session Outline

Session 1 Course Introduction - Introduction to the Paddlesport Instructor

Sesson 2 - Bank-side - Getting Ready

Session 3 - Bank-side and On the Water - Getting the group on the water

Session 4 - On the Water - Introducing Some Basics

Session 5 - On the Water - Games (and Rescue)

Sesson 6 - Bank-side - Clearing up and Concluding

Session 7 - Classroom - End of Day Review

Day 2

Session 8 - Classroom - Pick up questions from Day 1

Session 9 - On the water - Supporting Learning

Session 10 - On the water - Journeying

Session 11 - On the water - Rescues

Session 12 - Classroom - Course Close

Experience Required

The candidate entry requirements are as follows:

·Full Home Nation Delivery Centre Membership;

·Home Nation Delivery Centre registration;

·British Canoeing Awarding Body Foundation Safety and Rescue Training;

·Personal paddling and rescue competence;

·14 years of age, or older.

Candidates under 18 years of age should check the suitability of the course with a tutor before attendance.

WE WANT TO HELP YOU FOCUS ON ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS, SO IF YOU'RE STAYING WITH US, COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION (WITH WIFI INCLUDED) AND GOOD FOOD ARE PART OF THE DEAL, YOU DON'T NEED TO THINK ABOUT SORTING THIS OUT FOR YOURSELF. SUPPORT IS ON HAND FROM OUR FRIENDLY, AND EXCEPTIONALLY WELL QUALIFIED STAFF, TO HELP DEVELOP YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PERSONAL SKILLS. THEY ALSO HELP YOU TO FORMULATE AN APPROPRIATE ACTION PLAN FOR YOUR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?

All you really need to bring is sufficient base clothing to wear, and some suitable footwear. Our stores have a wide range of Peak UK soft wear as well as paddles and poles. We have an extensive selection of kayaks, canoes, SUPs and Sit on Tops from a range of manufacturers. If you prefer the familiar, feel free to bring your own kit.

Note pad or means to record information.

How should I prepare?

Prior to attending the Paddlesport Instructor course you are expected to have developed personal paddling and rescue competence in your preferred craft. Candidates choose to paddle one type of craft for the personal paddling and rescue skills assessment; kayak, open canoe, sit on top, or stand up paddleboard. These skills are assessed during the course (but not trained).

Paddlesport Instructor eLearning

This eLearning package covers a range of relevant syllabus topics. It provides information on content that will be covered on the course and provides additional content to support instructors in the field. It is open access and gives a flavour of some of the content you are likely to cover on the course. It is accessed through the British Canoeing Awarding Body website.https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddlesport-instructor-elearning/

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
22nd March, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£243.00
Residential:
£383.00
Course Start Date
19th April, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£243.00
Residential:
£383.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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The process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’.

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