White Water Canoe Coach (Advanced Water) Assessment
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 1 Day
  • 2 People to 1 instructor

White Water Canoe Coach (Advanced Water) Assessment

  • Paddle
  • Canoeing
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

You'll be assessed on your ability to operate as a White Water Canoe Coach, coaching the skills required for paddling on advanced White Water and laying sound foundations for advanced white water development in the future. You'll be assessed working with paddlers in an advanced white water setting.

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Can I book privately?

Yes. If you would like to book a private course then give us a call to discuss your needs.

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The Objectives

You'll be one step further to your White Water Canoe Coach Award Qualification, demonstrating the coaching the skills required for paddling on advanced white water. You'll also display the appropriate personal, leadership, safety and rescue skills.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

You'll be assessed delivering two coaching sessions of 90 minutes in advanced water conditions. In addition you will need to display personal skills and appropriate leadership, safety and rescue skills.

Experience Required

Prior to your Coach Award Assessment have completed a number of prerequisites, in summary;

  • Registration Coach Award
  • eLearning Coach Award
  • Core Training Coach Award
  • Discipline Specific Training
  • The following minimum standards of deployment:
    • In date First Aid Training
    • Safeguarding Training
    • Full Home Nation Association Membership
    • Aged 16 or over at the time of assessment 
    • Home Nation Association approval to proceed to assessment

Further details are available from your Home Nation Association. You MUST take the following paperwork to your assessment:

  • Completed Assessment Discussion Task
  • Logbook of experience
  • Evidence of your Home Nation Association approval for assessment.
  • Specific details (and acceptable alternatives) are provided in the Coach Award Course Guide

Why Choose Plas y Brenin?

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. We may also be able to arrange a transfer from Llandudno Junction train station, subject to availability. We would need a minimum of one week’s notice prior to your course start date – please contact reception to learn more.

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.

As this is an assessment we would expect you to be self-sufficient for equipment. However, if you are travelling some distance we can provide you with a canoe from our extensive fleet.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
You'll need to bring sufficient equipment to enable you to look after a group of paddlers in advanced white-water conditions. You should be prepared to deal with emergency situations as well as carry any useful teaching aids.
You'll need to be on top of your game for this assessment, and have canoed regularly before attending. Make sure that you're fit enough for a challenging day on advanced water.
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This course will help you become

A white water canoe coach able to work in advanced conditions

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