This one day assessment tests that you're ready to lead, supervise, or facilitate safe, quality, enjoyable trips in sheltered waters. We're looking for good judgement in choice of venue, equipment and leadership strategies that match a group's specific needs. You'll show that you're ready to be a; club leader, commercial paddlesport guide, a leaders for providers/centres who offer paddlesport activity, a leader within schools, Duke of Edinburgh, Youth Groups, Uniform groups etc.
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Get in touchTo be successful, you'll show that you can choose the craft you work from and look after others in both single discipline and mixed fleets, for example; touring kayaks, open canoes, suitable sit-on-tops, general purpose kayaks, stand-up-paddleboards, crew boats, or racing craft. You'll also show that you can apply your leadership skills to groups undertaking journeys for different purposes ranging from school or outdoor education activity to commercial paddlesport guiding.
During the day you'll lead a small group of paddlers on two journeys; one on a sheltered lake and one on a slow-moving river.
You should ideally have a minimum of the following experience, gathered through a range of different environments;
We also advise that you have:
All whilst working within appropriate safety management systems.
Our instructors are some of the UK’s most experienced. We train other instructors and help to write the national syllabuses for NGB qualifications in mountaineering, paddlesports, cycling and climbing. Our goal is to teach you skills to last a lifetime, and at Plas y Brenin you know you are getting training from the best.
If your course is based at Plas y Brenin, the residential price includes accommodation for the night before, and the duration of your time here. If you’re staying with us, we also provide delicious meals to keep you going as you learn, meaning you can concentrate on enjoying yourself.
When it comes to equipment, at Plas y Brenin we have a wide range of top-quality kit for you to use, all included in your course fee. This means if you’re just starting out, there’s no need to rush out and buy a load of expensive gear, and if you’re already pretty well kitted-out, it’s a great chance to try something new.
Please get in touch for more information about future availability.
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