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British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Course
May 28, 2019 @ 9:00 am - May 29, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
£170.00
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor is an entry level point Instructional qualification.
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.
The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/starter sessions within the safety management systems of clubs, centres or other organisations in:
- Very Sheltered Water environments
- Craft deemed suitable for a first-time experience
The process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’.
Paddlesport Instructor Overview
Minimum age – 14 years
Duration – Guided Learning Hours: 23
Total Qualification Time (hours): 100
eLearning Optional and free-of-charge Paddlesport Instructor eLearning
Prerequisites
- Develop the required personal skills and rescue skills through in-house or independent training, practice and coaching. Courses available through Haven Banks)
- The British Canoeing Awarding Body Foundation Safety and Rescue Training course. Courses available through Haven Banks)
- Please read the Paddlesport Instructor Course Guide here
More Information
For more information on the Paddlesport Instructor, view the Paddlesport Instructor Course Guide here
Course Content
Practical skills, including games and activities to aid learning
Engagement and relationship building skills
Professional standards of a Paddlesport Instructor
Personal and rescue skills
Method of Assessment
There are three specific assessment tasks that are completed during the course:
- Professional Standards
- Rescue Skills
- Personal Skills
Paddlesport Instructor eLearning
The main eLearning module associated with this award is the Paddlesport Instructor eLearning package which has been designed to cover a range of syllabus topics relevant to the Paddlesport Instructor.
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