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Find Out MoreBC Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Assessment
Qualify LEVEL | 1 day(s) | Ratio 1:2
Overview
NEW. You can now choose which date you want to book your British Canoeing Leadership and Coaching assessment on. Simply choose your preferred date – visit here for more details. This applies to all disciplines and all British Canoeing Leadership and Coaching assessments.
If you’re looking for a qualification to lead groups on journeys in Open Canoes on rivers up to grade 3(4) then this is the assessment for you.
It’s your day. Based on the needs of the group and the conditions, you’ll make the plan, choosing the venue to give your team a great day out. We’ll also spend a decent chunk of the day looking at scenarios, rescues and personal paddling skills.
This is a non-residential course.
Please contact us to arrange a date for your assessment.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To complete your assessment for the British Canoeing Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Assessment, which qualifies you to lead open canoes on grade 3(4) rivers.
PRE-REQUISITES
Registered with SCA (or other home nation) as an Advanced Canoe White Water Leader candidate (you need to have done this at least 2 weeks before the assessment date).
British Canoeing White Water Safety and Rescue Training
Full SCA (or other home nation) membership
In date first aid (recognised by British Canoeing – at least a 2 day course)
Safeguarding Training recognised by British Canoeing
Aged 18 or older
IS IT FOR ME?
If you’re looking to gain a qualification to lead open canoes on rivers up to grade 3(4) this is the assessment to do.
Take a good look at the assessment guidance, which can be found at https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk
The skills checklist and the Leadership and Raft Guide awards course guide are also well worth reading.
If you’re not sure whether you’re in the right place for the assessment, or would like some input to develop your paddling, leading and rescues, we also offer the option of a 2 day British Canoeing Advanced Canoe White Water Leader Training.
CONTENT
This non-residential course runs with a maximum of 2 assessment candidates and one assessor.
We’ll meet online in the run up to the assessment, to discuss potential venues, the group, and how best to make the assessment work for you.
On the assessment day you’ll make a plan based on the group and the conditions.
The group will consist of 3-4 open canoeists. Your job is to lead them on a grade 3(4) river. You’ll need to balance the ability of the group and the demands of the environment, supporting them when they find it hard and adding in challenge when it’s easy.
We’ll also spend a decent chunk of the day looking at scenarios, rescues and personal paddling skills in the top end of the environment.
Step 1
Book your course place online
Step 2
Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Use of kit
In course transportation
Packed lunch
NEED TO KNOW
ARRIVING AT GLENMORE LODGE
Please arrive at Glenmore Lodge by 0830 on your assessment day.
WHAT WILL I NEED
There is no set kit list for this course, but as part of the assessment you’ll need bring appropriate kit to look after a group of canoeists on a grade 3(4) river, including incidents and rescues.
At this level of course, you’re likely to have all your own kit, but we do have a range of equipment available to borrow from our stores, including;
- Swim lines
- Tracking lines
- Throwlines
- Group shelters
- Buoyancy aids
- Wetsuits
- Cags
- Dry bags
- Poles
