CPD/PD

Description

Two days of combined training and assessment

The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/starter sessions within the safety management systems of clubs, centres, or other organisations.

The primary role of the Paddlesport Instructor is to deliver safe and enjoyable taster/starter sessions based on their group’s needs and aspirations.

The qualification is designed such that the instructor can choose the craft from which they work from and can look after others in stable craft; as both single discipline and mixed fleets. It is constrained to Very Sheltered Water environments. The craft used will be identified on the candidate’s certificate (one of; sit on top, stand up paddleboard, open canoe, or kayak).

The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications at Level 1.

What’s Included:

• 2 days of interactive training & assessment
• Access to FREE pre-course information and E-Learning
• FREE use of our equipment (where needed)
• FREE use of our long john (sleeveless) wetsuits (where needed)
• Paddle UK Certification Fees (upon successful completion of the course)

What’s Not Included?

• Lunch/Drinks
• Transport: You need to be able to get to and from the venue(s)
• Parking/access fees – this will be advertised when applicable.
• Accommodation: Camping pitches or other local accommodation may be available please ask for more information.

Pre-Requisites:

• Full National Association Delivery Centre Membership
• Delivery Centre Registration (Register and pay British Canoeing through your online membership portal)
• British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course (PSRC) or Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT)
• Personal Paddling and Rescue Competence (Explore Award or equivalent)
• Age 14+ (For anyone under 18, please contact us (including a parent/Guardian in the communication) prior to booking.
• Registration is valid for 12 months from the date of registration. We recommended that candidates process their Delivery Centre registration at least 2 week before their planned course. This allows time for the registration to be processed by Paddle UK and for course materials to be sent out.

Additional Information:

The Paddlesport Instructor course has been designed by Paddle UK on the understanding that the candidate will arrive on the course with the required personal paddling skills and rescue skills (paddle UK ‘Explore’ standard). Personal Paddling Skills and Rescue Skills are ‘assessed’ components and as such will not be taught during the course. We will of course offer our advice and feedback where possible.

The course can be affected by the weather and other factors, and for the course to be successful it may be necessary to change the course location and/or date at short notice. In the unlikely event that this is necessary this will be communicated to you as quickly as possible