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Canoeing and Kayaking Qualification Courses

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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BCU 2 Star Award Training
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA 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.
Previous Experience  Competent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak.(1 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).
No. Days
Cost
Dates
£ 210
Detailed Course Notes
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BCU 2 Star Award Assessment
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA 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.
Previous Experience  Competent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak.(1 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).
No. Days
Cost
Dates
£ 105 (Non residential)
Detailed Course Notes
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3 Star Award Training - Inland Kayak (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
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3 Star Award Training - Sea Kayak (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

BCU 3 Star Award Training - Canoe (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
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3 Star Award Assessment - Inland Kayak (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA one day assessment course based three star syllabus.
Previous Experience  Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
1
£ 105 (Non residential)
Detailed Course Notes
Book Non Residential

 

3 Star Award Assessment - Sea Kayak (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
1
£ 105 (Non residential)
Detailed Course Notes
Book Non Residential

 

BCU 3 Star Award Assessment - Canoe (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA one day assessment course based three star syllabus.
Previous Experience  Two Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
1
£ 105 (Non residential)
Detailed Course Notes
Book Non Residential

 

4 Star White Water Leaders Award Training (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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
Previous Experience   Three Star skills.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
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4 Star Canoe Leaders Award Training (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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
Previous Experience   Three Star skills.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

4 Star Sea Kayak Leaders Award Training (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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
Previous Experience   Three Star skills.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
3
£ 330
Detailed Course Notes
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4 Star Leaders Award Preparation - White Water Kayak (New Syllabus
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesWe 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.
Previous Experience   Three Star skills.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
5
£ 465
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

4 Star Leaders Award Preparation - Sea Kayak (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesWe 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.
Previous Experience   Three Star skills.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
5
£ 465
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

4 Star Leaders Award Preparation - Canoe (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesWe 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.
Previous Experience   Three Star skills.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
5
£ 465
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

4 Star Leaders Award Assessment - White Water Kayak (New Syllabus
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA two day assessment course based on the new syllabus.
Previous Experience   Three Star skills.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

4 Star Leaders Award Assessment - Sea Kayak (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA two day assessment course based on the new syllabus.
Previous Experience   Three Star skills.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

4 Star Leaders Award Assessment - Canoe (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA two day assessment course based on the new syllabus.
Previous Experience   Three Star skills.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

5 Star Award Preparation - White Water Kayak (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesWe 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.
Previous Experience  Four Star SKill
No. Days
Cost
Dates
5
£ 467
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

5 Star Award Preparation - Sea Kayak (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesWe 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.
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
3
£ 305
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

5 Star Award Preparation - Canoe (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesWe 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.
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
5
£ 467
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

5 Star Leaders Award Canoe Assessment
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA two day assessment course based on the new syllabus
Previous Experience  Four Star Skills
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

5 Star Award Assessment - White Water Kayak (New Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA two day assessment course based on the new syllabus
Previous Experience  Four Star Skills
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

5 Star Sea Kayak Leaders Award Assessment
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA two day assessment course based on the new syllabus
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

Coaching Processes
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesAs 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.
Previous Experience  Coaching experience with a desire to develop skills in others and themselves.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 199
Detailed Course Notes
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Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport - BCU/UKCC (Boat Based)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  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.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
5
£ 462
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

Level 2 Kayak Coach Assessment (Old Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThese assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007.
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
1
£ 99 (Non residential)
Detailed Course Notes
Book Non Residential

 

Level 2 Canoe Coach Assessment (Old Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThese assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007.
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
1
£ 99 (Non residential)
Detailed Course Notes
Book Non Residential

 

Level 2 BCU/UKCC Assessment
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesIf 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.
Previous Experience  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
No. Days
Cost
Dates
1
£ 99
Detailed Course Notes
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Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Training BCU/UKCC (Boat Based)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  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.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
5
£ 462
Detailed Course Notes
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Level 3 Inland Kayak Coach Assessment (Old Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThese assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007.
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 185
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

Level 3 Canoe Coach Assessment (Old Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThese assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007.
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 185
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach Assessment (Old Syllabus)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThese assessment courses are for those who trained as coaches prior to 2007.
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 185
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Transfer Training BCU/UKCC (Boat based)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  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.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 190
Detailed Course Notes
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Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Discipline Specific Training BCU UKCC (Boat Based)
Sea Kayak
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  Hold a valid First Aid certificate, Hold 4 star in main discipline and demonstrate 4 star competency in an alternative.
Be 18 years of age or over and 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
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 200
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesports Generic Core Training BCU/UKCC (Boat Based)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  Candidates who hold qualification in the previous BCU scheme will need to check that they are eligible to attend this course.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
5
£ 535
Detailed Course Notes
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Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Discipline Specific Training BCU UKCC (Boat Based)
White Water Kayak
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  Hold a valid First Aid certificate, Hold 4 star in main discipline and demonstrate 4 star competency in an alternative.
Be 18 years of age or over and 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
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 200
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport Discipline Specific Training BCU UKCC (Boat Based)
Canoe
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  Hold a valid First Aid certificate, Hold 4 star in main discipline and demonstrate 4 star competency in an alternative.
Be 18 years of age or over and 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
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 200
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

Level 5 Coach Development
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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.
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
7
£ 799
Detailed Course Notes
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BCU White Water Safety & Rescue
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesThis 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).
Previous Experience  competent grade II paddler.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
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White Water Safety and Rescue Refresher
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesKeep 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
Previous Experience  Attended a WWSR course in the past
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 220
Detailed Course Notes
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Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA 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.
Previous Experience   5 star skills and leadership training. BCU white-water Safety and rescue Course.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 241
Detailed Course Notes
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BCU White Water Safety and Rescue Provider
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesIf 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.
Previous Experience  
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 255
Detailed Course Notes
Book Online

 

White Water Rescue Technician (Rescue 3)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesA 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.
Previous Experience  competent grade II paddler and confident swimming in moving water.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
3
£ 425
Detailed Course Notes
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White Water Rescue Technician Unit 1 (Rescue 3)
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesIntended 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.
Previous Experience  You should be confident swimming in moving water.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
4
£ 565
Detailed Course Notes
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BCU White Water Safety Update Day
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesFor 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
Previous Experience  You should be confident swimming in moving water.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
1
£ 90
Detailed Course Notes
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BCU Advanced White Water Safety and Rescue Provider
canoe and kayak coaching in North WalesIf 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
Previous Experience  BCU white water safety provider.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£ 255
Detailed Course Notes
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