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| The British Canoe Union (BCU) Coaching Scheme |
The BCU are currently redesigning the national coaching awards for canoeing and kayaking in the UK. At the time of publication detailed syllabuses are not available. Full details of our new courses will be available on our web site (www.pyb.co.uk) Details of Syllabuses will be available on the BCU web site (www.bcu.org.uk)
Prospective candidates may choose to make accredited prior learning requests directly to the BCU which should be completed prior to the course.
Full details of the revised coaching award scheme can be found on the BCU website (www.bcu.org.uk)
Plas y Brenin is unique as a BCU approved centre. We offer an extensive range of coach education courses with more dates available than any of our competitors. Our coaching team’s collective experience and qualifications are unrivalled in the UK, with more level five and aspirant level five coaches than any other centre. But it is our staff’s commitment to and passion for paddling that really makes them shine. Each one is dedicated to making sure you develop to the best of your ability both as a paddler and a coach. This successful mix is the reason so many people visit us and keep on visiting, enjoying continuity as they move on through their coaching career. Our influence in the world of UK paddling is highly evident, wherever you paddle in the UK. It is no underestimation to say you will come into direct contact with a Plas y Brenin Coach or a Coach who was trained or assessed here at some time. |
| How do you gain a BCU Coaching qualification? |
Stage 1:
Contact your appropriate governing body (BCU, WCA, CANI, SCA (click here for details) to obtain copies of the relevant syllabuses and registration form.
Stage 2:
Complete the registration form for the appropriate level of qualification, enclose photocopies of your prerequisites and return to the governing body. ( allow 14 days to process)
Stage 3:
Attend the training course, bring with you the registration form and the originals of your prerequisites. You must complete stages 1 and 2 before attending the course. Your registration form will be returned to the governing body, your training recorded on the database and your form returned to you having been approved for you to proceed to assessment.
Stage 4:
Attend the assessment course, bringing your registration form. |
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 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 will lead to a personalised action plan in preparation for assessment. |
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£
210
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 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 will lead to a personalised action plan in preparation for assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
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£
105 (Non residential)
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 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 preparation for assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 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 preparation for assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 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 preparation for assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 A one day assessment course based three star syllabus. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
1 |
£
105 (Non residential)
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 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 preparation for assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
1 |
£
105 (Non residential)
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 A one day assessment course based three star syllabus. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
1 |
£
105 (Non residential)
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 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 assessment. It will not cover any safety and rescue training and BCU white-water safety and rescue course must be attended prior to assessment |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 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 assessment. It will not cover any safety and rescue training and BCU white-water safety and rescue course must be attended prior to assessment |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 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 your four star leader assessment |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
3 |
£
330
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 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 your four star leader assessment and you will receive a personalised action plan, designed to guide you towards a successful assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
5 |
£
465
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 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 your four star leader assessment and you will receive a personalised action plan, designed to guide you towards a successful assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
5 |
£
465
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 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 your four star leader assessment and you will receive a personalised action plan, designed to guide you towards a successful assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
5 |
£
465
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 A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus.
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus.
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus.
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 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 your five star leader assessment and you will receive a personalised action plan, designed to guide you towards a successful assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
5 |
£
467
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 We have designed this three 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 your five star leader assessment and you will receive a personalised action plan, designed to guide you towards a successful assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
3 |
£
305
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 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 your four star leader assessment and you will receive a personalised action plan, designed to guide you towards a successful assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
5 |
£
467
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 A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 A two day assessment course based on the new syllabus |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 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 Brenin. Designed to look at simple processes and good practical application of coaching fundamentals, it is the perfect catalyst for further professional development within paddlesport coaching.
Our staff, highly regarded in this field and drawing on a diverse range of disciplines, will open your mind with a variety of theory and practical sessions, indoors and outside. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
199
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 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 course will leave able to operate under direct supervision or under remote supervision depending on experience and aptitude.
Students should have the 2 star award (old 2 star kayak AND 2 star canoe acceptable). Student MUST register with the BCU and complete parts of the coach level 1 workbook that they will receive prior to the course.
following the course a personalised action plan will be designed and administration forwarded to the BCU who will issue licences following a successful CRB check.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS BOAT BASED AND THE 2 STAR AWARD IS A PREREQUISITE
Modules covered include:
- Risk Assessment
- Group Management
- Basic Teaching Strategies
- Use of games within teaching
- Supervisory skills for the coach
- Opportunities for mentored practice
- Completion of assessment tasks
- Safety and rescue skills
- All Assessment tasks.
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
5 |
£
462
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 These assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
1 |
£
99 (Non residential)
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 These assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
1 |
£
99 (Non residential)
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 If successful, this one-day assessment leads to certification as a level 2 coach in paddlesports. Candidates must present a completed workbook at assessment and complete the practical components of the assessment. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
1 |
£
99
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 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 students will learn the skills to teach in both canoe and kayak, a good standard of personal performance in both craft is required. For those candidates holding the pre-requisites and who have registered with the BCU .The course will cover all elements of the training syllabus including; safety and rescue skills for the coach, risk management, coaching skills planning programs for learners, supervisory skills, mentoring and supervision of assistants, CPD modules on Coaching Young people, child protection module. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
5 |
£
462
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 These assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
185
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 These assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
185
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 These assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
185
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| 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 have registered with the BCU the course will provide you with the additional tools to plan and deliver a series of progressive paddlesport coaching sessions in multiple disciplines. The course will cover all aspects of the syllabus including coaching styles, observation and analysis, designing, delivering, evaluating and reviewing coaching sessions. It also includes time to practice coaching and will help you produce an action plan for your assessment. As our course is held over 2 days you will also have time to complete an additional Continued Personal Development (CPD) unit. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
190
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| 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 prerequisites who have also registered with the BCU, will cover all the elements of the discipline specific syllabi. This includes managing a safe and effective coaching environment, delivering coaching within an annual programme, developing motor skills and developing cognitive skills. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
200
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 This 5 day course forms part of the third level of the BCU UKCC coaching pathway. During the course you will cover all the necessary components of the 3 day BCU UKCC level 3 core syllabi which includes the management of a safe and effective coaching environment, designing and delivering coaching within an annual programme, developing motor and cognitive skills. In addition to this core module we will also be covering two of the one day Intermediate Supporting Module. The Core Module and the Intermediate Supporting Modules are generic courses for all paddlesport disciplines and they precede the two day discipline specific module. Candidates for this course need to meet the BCU registration requirements and have registered with them.
This is an award for individuals with a degree of personal paddling skills and who intend to coach from a canoe, kayak or the waters edge. To be considered a boat based coach you must be an accomplished paddler with a minimum 3 Star competence. (Applicants for Level 3 training must have a 4* award (New Syllabi) prior to attending the applied discipline specific training element of overall level 3 training). In addition you will have completed all the training aspects of the BCU UKCC level 2 award or have successfully APL'd.
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
5 |
£
535
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| 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 prerequisites who have also registered with the BCU, will cover all the elements of the discipline specific syllabi. This includes managing a safe and effective coaching environment, delivering coaching within an annual programme, developing motor skills and developing cognitive skills. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
200
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| 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 prerequisites who have also registered with the BCU, will cover all the elements of the discipline specific syllabi. This includes managing a safe and effective coaching environment, delivering coaching within an annual programme, developing motor skills and developing cognitive skills. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
200
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 This seven day course is the training phase of an ongoing coach development programme. As well as receiving input from a variety of specialist coaches and lecturers you will be refining your coaching technique and in conjunction with your trainer putting together a development plan to guide you in your future development as a coach. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
7 |
£
799
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 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 practical way: safety (staying out of trouble), rescue (getting out of trouble) and boat and equipment recovery (dealing with trouble). |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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| Keep your skills up to date with this two day course, suitable for anybody who has had formal WWSR training in the past, through the day we will cover the essential elements of safety and rescue, such as swimming in white water, throwline use, dealing with entrapments and dealing with minor injuries bringing you up to speed with the best current practise |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
220
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 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 advanced rope work enable the trainee leader to progress to assessment knowing they have the skills to supervise a group both on and off the water. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
241
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| If you would like to become a provider of the new BCU White Water Safety and Rescue courses, this two-day course is all you need. Running on midweek dates to allow freelance coaches to attend without losing valuable weekend income, this course is open to qualified Level 3 white water coaches with a 5 star award (which you must have held for a minimum of 3 years) in Kayak or Canoe and a 4 star award in the alternate discipline. If you do not hold a 4 star award in the alternate discipline you will be required to attend a further update-training day. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
255
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| 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 classroom and river based and will include:
Hydrology and water dynamics, Introduction to technical rescue equipment, Hazard identification & risk assessment, Introduction to rope systems, swimming in moving water, medical considerations, foot and body entrapments, scene management, contact and in water rescues, two and four point boat and rope system, crossing techniques, boat pins and entrapments. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
3 |
£
425
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| 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 and application of low to high risk solutions.
The four day course is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to perform rescues in a swiftwater and flood environment. Covering hydrology, technical rescue equipment, hazard identification, risk assessment, rope systems, swimming in moving water, medical considerations, basic boat-handling skills, scene management, contact and in water rescues, incident command, crossing techniques, search operations, flat water boat handling. Please come prepared to spend plenty of time in and around water. |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
4 |
£
565
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| For those who would like to keep their qualifications current this is a single day where new content will be introduced as well as the original course content reviewed |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
1 |
£
90
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| If you would like to become a provider of the new BCU White Water Safety and Rescue courses, this two-day course is all you need. This course is open to qualified Level 3 white water coaches with a 5 star award (which you must have held for a minimum of 3 years) in Kayak or Canoe and a 4 star award in the alternate discipline. If you do not hold a 4 star award in the alternate discipline you will be required to attend a further update training day |
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No. Days |
Cost |
Dates |
2 |
£
255
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