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.
Quick Course Finder
2 Star Award Training (New Syllabus)
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 paddelsport.
Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparation for assessment.
Previous ExperienceCompetent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak.(1 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).
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 paddelsport.
Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparation for assessment.
Previous ExperienceCompetent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak.(1 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).
3 Star Award Training - Inland Kayak (New Syllabus)
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.
Previous ExperienceTwo Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
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.
Previous ExperienceTwo Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
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.
Previous ExperienceTwo Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
3 Star Award Assessment - Sea Kayak (New Syllabus)
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.
Previous ExperienceTwo Star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement.
4 Star White Water Leaders Award Training (New Syllabus)
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
4 Star Canoe Leaders Award Training (New Syllabus)
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
4 Star Sea Kayak Leaders Award Training (New Syllabus)
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
4 Star Leaders Award Preparation - White Water Kayak (New Syllabus
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.
4 Star Leaders Award Preparation - Sea Kayak (New Syllabus)
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.
4 Star Leaders Award Preparation - Canoe (New Syllabus)
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.
5 Star Award Preparation - White Water Kayak (New Syllabus)
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.
5 Star Award Preparation - Sea Kayak (New Syllabus)
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.
