Paddlesport Qualifications

BCU 2 Star Award Training

A combined canoe and kayak skills test that acts as an encouragement award and is the pre-requisite for the BCU level 1 and 2 certificates in coaching paddlesport. Completion of the training course w...........

Experience Required: Competent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak.(1 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).

BCU 2 Star Award Assessment

A combined canoe and kayak skills test that acts as an encouragement award and is the pre-requisite for the BCU level 1 and 2 certificates in coaching paddlesport.
Completion of the training cour...........

Experience Required: Competent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak.(1 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).

BCU 3 Star Award Training - White Water Kayak

This award is discipline specific and is the pre-requisite for BCU Level 2 certificate in coaching paddlesport. Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparatio...........

Experience Required: Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.

BCU 3 Star Award Training - Sea Kayak

This award is discipline specific and is the pre-requisite for BCU Level 2 certificate in coaching paddlesport. Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparatio...........

Experience Required: Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.

BCU 3 Star Award Training - Canoe

This award is discipline specific and is the pre-requisite for BCU Level 2 certificate in coaching paddlesport. Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparatio...........

Experience Required: Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.

BCU 3 Star Award Assessment - White Water Kayak

A one day assessment course based three star syllabus............

Experience Required: Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.

BCU 3 Star Award Assessment - Sea Kayak

This award is discipline specific and is the pre-requisite for BCU Level 2 certificate in coaching paddlesport. Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparatio...........

Experience Required: Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.

BCU 3 Star Award Assessment - Canoe

A one day assessment course based three star syllabus............

Experience Required: Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.

BCU Complete 3 Star (Training and Assessment)

The Three Star award is a big deal these days and although the training can be complete in two days, our coaches feel this can be too intense for many paddlers. This five day programme allows you to c...........

Experience Required:  Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.

BCU 4 Star White Water Leaders Award Training

This two day programme provides the minimum training requirements for this award. The course will cover the personal paddling and leadership skills necessary to prepare you for your four star leaders ...........

Experience Required: Three Star skills.

BCU 4 Star Sea Kayak Leaders Award Training

This three day programme provides the minimum training requirements for this award. The course will cover the paddling, leadership, safety skills and navigation skills necessary to prepare you for you...........

Experience Required:  Three Star skills.

BCU 4 Star Canoe Leaders Award Training

This two day programme provides the minimum training requirements for this award. The course will cover the personal paddling and leadership skills necessary to prepare you for your four star leaders ...........

Experience Required:  Three Star skills.

BCU 4 Star Leaders Award Preparation - White Water Kayak

We have designed this five day programme to provide and exceed the training requirements for this award. The course will cover the paddling, leadership and safety skills necessary to prepare you for y...........

Experience Required:  Three Star skills.

BCU 4 Star Leaders Award Preparation - Sea Kayak

We have designed this five day programme to provide and exceed the training requirements for this award. The course will cover the paddling, leadership and safety skills necessary to prepare you for y...........

Experience Required:  Three Star skills.

BCU 4 Star Leaders Award Preparation - Canoe

We have designed this five day programme to provide and exceed the training requirements for this award. The course will cover the paddling, leadership and safety skills necessary to prepare you for y...........

Experience Required:  Three Star skills.

BCU 4 Star Leaders Award Assessment - White Water Kayak

A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus. ...........

Experience Required: Four Star Leader Training and relevant safety and rescue training

BCU 4 Star Leaders Award Assessment - Sea Kayak

A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus. ...........

Experience Required: Four Star Leader Training and tidal planning module

BCU 4 Star Leaders Award Assessment - Canoe

A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus. ...........

Experience Required: Four Star Leader Training and relevant safety and rescue trainings.

BCU 5 Star Award Preparation - White Water Kayak

We have designed this five day programme to provide and exceed the training requirements for this award. The course will cover the paddling, leadership and safety skills necessary to prepare you for y...........

Experience Required: Four Star Skills

BCU 5 Star Award Preparation - Sea Kayak

We have designed this five day programme to provide and exceed the training requirements for this award. The course will cover the paddling, leadership and safety skills necessary to prepare you for y...........

Experience Required: Four Star Skills

BCU 5 Star Award Preparation - Canoe

We have designed this five day programme to provide and exceed the training requirements for this award. The course will cover the paddling, leadership and safety skills necessary to prepare you for y...........

Experience Required: Four Star Skills

BCU 5 Star Award Assessment - White Water Kayak

A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus...........

Experience Required: Five Star Leader Training and relevant safety and rescue training

BCU 5 Star Sea Kayak Leaders Award Assessment

A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus...........

Experience Required: Five Star Leader Training and tidal planning module

BCU 5 Star Leaders Award Canoe Assessment

A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus...........

Experience Required: Five Star Leader Training and relevant safety and rescue training

BCU/UKCC Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport

This is the first level course for people wishing to become a paddlesports coach. The course covers all elements of the syllabus. Including the foundation safety and rescue test. Students on the cour...........

Experience Required: You will need to hold the new 2 star personal performance award or both old 2 star canoe and kayak tests. A valid first aid certificate is not required but is highly recommended.

PLEASE ENSURE you contact the British Canoe Union (0845 370 9500 www.bcu.org.uk) and complete any pre course administration and paperwork prior to attending the course, and bring all paperwork with you.

BCU Foundation Module In Coaching Young Paddlers

This module is designed to help coaches who may work with young people whether aiming at Olympic success or providing someone?s first experience in paddlesport. It aims to help coaches deliver session...........

Experience Required: Appropriate for level 1 and 2 coaches

BCU Foundation Module In Coaching In The Outdoors

This module is designed to equip coaches to help paddlers to maximise their learning in the outdoor environment. During this one day course you will learn strategies to allow you to adapt sessions to...........

Experience Required: Appropriate for level 1 and 2 coaches

BCU Foundation Module In Coaching The Mind

This module allows the coach to see beyond the obvious physical and technical challenges into the all important mental skills. From psyching up to calming down and mental rehearsal to tactical perform...........

Experience Required: Appropriate for level 1 and 2 coaches

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Training (Boat Based)

This is 5 day training course for the second level certificate in coaching paddle sport. The course is for people who may be working independently. This is a non- discipline specific course and studen...........

Experience Required: Coach Level 1 Training, New 2 star or old 2 star kayak and 2 star canoe, 3 star in either a single or double bladed discipline.

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Transfer Training (Boat based)

This 2 day training course is for existing (old scheme) BCU Level 2 coaches. It provides a route for them to enter into the new BCU UKCC scheme. For those candidates holding the prerequisites and who ...........

Experience Required: Old Syllabus Level 2 Coach Training, New 2 star or old 2 star kayak and 2 star canoe, 3 star in either a single or double bladed discipline.

BCU-UKCC Level 2 Enhancement

This course is for current BCU UKCC Level 2 trainee coaches. A two day course that aims to further develop your coaching practice and move it closer to that required for the Level 2 award. One day wil...........

Experience Required: BCU UKCC Level 2 training course within the last year.

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Assessment

If successful, this one-day assessment leads to certification as a level 2 coach in paddlesports. Candidates must present a completed workbook before assessment and complete the practical components o...........

Experience Required: Hold a valid First Aid certificate, Hold 3 star in main discipline and demonstrate 3 star competency in an alternative.
Be 18 years of age or over, Completed level 2 training. Completed 20 hours of relevant coaching experience, Criminal Records Bureau check (contact BCU), child protection training, assessment tasks in assessment pack and professional Development Modules: of your choice

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Moderate Water Training - White Water Kayak

This is a 1 day course and meets the minimum training requirements for the award. During the course we will help you transfer your BCU UKCC Coaching Skills to the moderate water environment. This co...........

Experience Required: BCU Moderate Water Registration (CR Form), BCU UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport, BCU 4 Star Leader Award in the appropriate discipline, be 18 Years Old or Older and hold a recognised 8 hr first aid award

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Moderate Water Training - Sea Kayak

This is a 1 day course and meets the minimum training requirements for the award. During the course we will help you transfer your BCU UKCC Coaching Skills to the moderate water environment. This co...........

Experience Required: BCU Moderate Water Registration (CR Form), BCU UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport, BCU 4 Star Leader Award in the appropriate discipline, be 18 Years Old or Older and hold a recognised 8 hr first aid award

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Moderate Water Training - Canoe

This is a 1 day course and meets the minimum training requirements for the award. During the course we will help you transfer your BCU UKCC Coaching Skills to the moderate water environment. This co...........

Experience Required: BCU Moderate Water Registration (CR Form), BCU UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport, BCU 4 Star Leader Award in the appropriate discipline, be 18 Years Old or Older and hold a recognised 8 hr first aid award

Level 2 Moderate Water Preparation - White Water Kayak

A 2 day training course that will help you to transfer your Level 2 coaching skills into the moderate water environment. During the course we will develop your technical understanding, 'how to' skills...........

Experience Required: BCU Moderate Water Registration (CR Form), BCU UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport, BCU 4 Star Leader Award in the appropriate discipline, be 18 Years Old or Older and hold a recognised 8 hr first aid award

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Moderate Water Preparation - Sea Kayak

A 2 day training course that will help you to transfer your Level 2 coaching skills into the moderate water environment. During the course we will develop your technical understanding, 'how to' skills...........

Experience Required: BCU Moderate Water Registration (CR Form), BCU UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport, BCU 4 Star Leader Award in the appropriate discipline, be 18 Years Old or Older and hold a recognised 8 hr first aid award

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Moderate Water Preparation - Canoe

A 2 day training course that will help you to transfer your Level 2 coaching skills into the moderate water environment. During the course we will develop your technical understanding, 'how to' skills...........

Experience Required: BCU Moderate Water Registration (CR Form), BCU UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport, BCU 4 Star Leader Award in the appropriate discipline, be 18 Years Old or Older and hold a recognised 8 hr first aid award

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Moderate Water Assessment - White Water Kayak

A one day assessment course based on the BCU Level 2 endorsement syllabus. Candidates can do their Assessment on the day following training if all the prerequisites are in place prior to training da...........

Experience Required: Level 2 moderate water endorsement training in appropriate discipline, a minimum of 10 logged coaching hours in the sheltered water environment post holding BCU UKCC Level 2, plus a minimum of 20 leading hours in the specific moderate water environment, post holding 4 star. (In open canoe this is divided into 10 hours leading journeys on lakes/lochs in moderate water conditions and 10 hours on moving water).

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Moderate Water Assessment - Sea Kayak

A one day assessment course based on the BCU Level 2 endorsement syllabus. Candidates can do their Assessment on the day following training if all the prerequisites are in place prior to training da...........

Experience Required: Level 2 moderate water endorsement training in appropriate discipline, a minimum of 10 logged coaching hours in the sheltered water environment post holding BCU UKCC Level 2, plus a minimum of 20 leading hours in the specific moderate water environment, post holding 4 star. (In open canoe this is divided into 10 hours leading journeys on lakes/lochs in moderate water conditions and 10 hours on moving water).

BCU/UKCC Level 2 Moderate Water Assessment - Canoe

A one day assessment course based on the BCU Level 2 endorsement syllabus. Candidates can do their Assessment on the day following training if all the prerequisites are in place prior to training da...........

Experience Required: Level 2 moderate water endorsement training in appropriate discipline, a minimum of 10 logged coaching hours in the sheltered water environment post holding BCU UKCC Level 2, plus a minimum of 20 leading hours in the specific moderate water environment, post holding 4 star. (In open canoe this is divided into 10 hours leading journeys on lakes/lochs in moderate water conditions and 10 hours on moving water).

BCU Coaching Processes

As coaching on the water is moving towards new levels of recognition and awareness this two day course has evolved through the sharing of knowledge, and skills within the departments here at Plas y Br...........

Experience Required: Coaching experience with a desire to develop skills in others and themselves.

BCU/UKCC Level 3 Generic Core Training

This is a 5 day training course as part of the third level certificate in coaching Paddlesports. The course is for those wishing to coach in their specialist discipline where they are likely to have r...........

Experience Required: BCU/UKCC Level 2 Training, BCU Level 3 Coach plus Coaching Processes Course or BCU Level 3 Coach plus Level 2 Transfer course or BCU Trainee Level 5 Coach

BCU/UKCC Level 3 Discipline Specific Training - White Water

This is a 2 day training course as part of the third level certificate in coaching paddlesports. The course follows the level 3 core training course and, for those candidates holding the necessary pre...........

Experience Required: BCU/UKCC Level 3 Core Training completed in the last 2 years. BCU 4 Star Leader or BCU Level 3 Coach in the relevant discipline. Completed the BCU Intermediate Modules.

BCU/UKCC Level 3 Discipline Specific Training - Sea Kayak

This is a 2 day training course as part of the third level certificate in coaching paddlesports. The course follows the level 3 core training course and, for those candidates holding the necessary pre...........

Experience Required: BCU/UKCC Level 3 Core Training completed in the last 2 years. BCU 4 Star Leader or BCU Level 3 Coach in the relevant discipline. Completed the BCU Intermediate Modules.

BCU/UKCC Level 3 Discipline Specific Training - Canoe

This is a 2 day training course as part of the third level certificate in coaching paddlesports. The course follows the level 3 core training course and, for those candidates holding the necessary pre...........

Experience Required: BCU/UKCC Level 3 Core Training completed in the last 2 years. BCU 4 Star Leader or BCU Level 3 Coach in the relevant discipline. Completed the BCU Intermediate Modules.

BCU/UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Discipline Specific Assessment - White Water Kayak

This is a one day assessment course as part of the third level certificate in coaching paddlesports. This courses follows the level 3 core training course and, for those candidates holding the necessa...........

Experience Required: BCU/UKCC Level 3 Core training, BCU UKCC Level 3 Discipline Specific training completed in the last 2 years, 8 hours first aid, 18 years or older and completed tasks in candidate assessment packs.

BCU/UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Discipline Specific Assessment - Sea Kayak

This is a one day assessment course as part of the third level certificate in coaching paddlesports. This courses follows the level 3 core training course and, for those candidates holding the necessa...........

Experience Required: BCU/UKCC Level 3 Core training, BCU UKCC Level 3 Discipline Specific training completed in the last 2 years, 8 hours first aid, 18 years or older and completed tasks in candidate assessment packs.

BCU/UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Discipline Specific Assessment - Canoe

This is a one day assessment course as part of the third level certificate in coaching paddlesports. This courses follows the level 3 core training course and, for those candidates holding the necessa...........

Experience Required: BCU/UKCC Level 3 Core training, BCU UKCC Level 3 Discipline Specific training completed in the last 2 years, 8 hours first aid, 18 years or older and completed tasks in candidate assessment packs.

BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue

Included as part of our Level 1 Coach Development course, this important foundation module is also available as a stand alone day...........

Experience Required: competent flat water paddler.

BCU White Water Safety & Rescue

This course is run in conjunction with the BCU to coach recreational white water paddlers in all aspects of white water safety and rescue technique. The course covers three different topics in a very ...........

Experience Required: competent grade II paddler.

BCU Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue

A course designed for the trainee 5 star leader to cover safety and supervision of groups in advanced environments, training on steep bank security, recovery of boats, First aid considerations and adv...........

Experience Required:  5 star skills and leadership training. BCU white-water Safety and rescue Course.

White Water Rescue Technician (Rescue 3)

A three day course designed for Outdoor Professionals with existing river experience. Designed to provide you with the necessary skills to perform rescues in whitewater river situations. It is both cl...........

Experience Required: competent grade II paddler and confident swimming in moving water.

Swift Water Rescue Technician Unit 1 (Rescue 3)

Intended for those involved with rescues in a swiftwater and flood environment including Emergency Services personnel and Mountain Rescue Teams, this course is based on the concept of self protection ...........

Experience Required: You should be confident swimming in moving water.

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