UKCC Level 1
The Level 1 Coach Training and Assessment Award is the first stage of the BCU Coaching Scheme. Ideal to get you started coaching and leading groups on very sheltered water working under supervision.
The level 1 is a 4 day course
There are no pre requirements on the course. The course can run in a modular form or in a single block.
For courses run in a single block then you will require
Level 2 Kayak Assessment
The purpsoe of this award is to provide a qualification for those wishing to introduce others to Kayaking on simple waters (or equivolent very sheltered coastal areas) in general purpose slalom or open cockpit kayaks.
It is an indication of a level of competence for introducing groups (normally up to 8 people) to the standard of the BCU 2-Star Test.
Level 2 Kayak Coaches may examine paddlers for the 1 and 2 Star Test.
Level 3 Kayak Training
The Level 3 Coach Training course is of two days duration. It is a compulsory step for a person wishing to be assessed for the Level 3 Coach Award.
The course aims to provide the trainee with the necessary knowledge to advise and guide inexperienced paddlers on how to progress through the sport, the knowledge to coach paddlers’ boat handling skills and to plan and lead journeys efficiently.
Thanks for the assessment - you create an atmosphere which encourages everyone to give of their best which means it will be a positive experience irrespective of the result.
John Owen Course Participant
Level 3 Kayak Assessment
The purpose of this award is to provide a minimum qualification for people who are in charge of kayaking activities at a Centre, School or Club.
This assessment qualifies you to lead groups on journeys and or on white water (grade II), or equivolent sea conditions.
UKCC Level 2 Training
The Level 2 will train you to coach both canoe and Kayak, and will allow you to coach 2 and 3 star skills on sheltered water.
This is a 4 day course. The Level 2 assessment is a single day and is separate from the training.
You require your UKCC Level 1 and a three star, you should also be at 3 star standard in the other discipline
Coaching processes
This is a fascinating course designed to increase the depth, flexibility and effectiveness of your coaching.
Currently a non assessed component essential to becoming a Level 4 coach.
Assessors Days and Assessors and Trainers grades
At Canoe Coaching we welcome and encourage assessors and aspirant trainers, as you move through their grades to observe and assist on courses.
Understand that you may not be the only person wanting to be involved with a course. Please email prior to a course and I will be able to let you know availability.
The simplest, fastest and most full proof way through the assessors scheme is to organise the course yourself. I would be delighted to deliver on a course you have organised and help you on your journey through the Trainer and Assessor scheme. Please email me and we can look at dates.
2/3 Star Training and Assessment (Canoe and Kayak)
The 2 and 3 Star Awards are designed to equip you with a range of techniques and paddle stokes which allow you to confidently manouver your boat in gentle breezes on sheltered water.
Successful performance at 3 Star Level indicates that you are competent to cope with most British open water in moderate conditions, in winds force 2-3.
Safety Test
This award has two purposes, firstly, to provide you with the necessary safety awareness which will enable you to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Secondly, to provide you with rescue skills which can be used to help yourself and others in difficulty.
This course has some shared modules for Canoe and for Kayak , but there is a boat specific rescue section in both training and assessment for Canoes and for Kayaks.
4 Star Training and Asssessment (Canoe and Kayak)
The 4 Star Award is designed to indicate that you have sufficient proficiency to undertake a journey as a member of a group being led on grade 2 water.
White Water Safety
The aim of this course is to encourage safe white water paddling by teaching simple and effective techniques of leadership and river running skills.
This 2 day course is very practical and will include defensive swimming, throwbaging and boat rescues. Despite time spent practicing these skills, the whole course aims to consolidate good descision making and good leadership.
Avoidance of hazards is the best tactic for white water safety.
5 Star Canoe Training
Just a quick one to say thanks for the 5* course at the weekend.
I gained alot from the course. The style suited me greatly.
Sean Severn course participant
5 Star Canoe Assessment
Attainment of this award indicates that the candidate has entered the top level of performance, involving leadership in advanced situations, and high personal skills. It is the appropriate test for paddlers who wish to lead other groups of paddlers on Advanced river journeys and on remote, exposed open waters.
I can never really tell how beneficial a coaching session has been until a bit after the event when I’ve had the chance to take stuff away with me &
try it all out for myself. I have to say that was one of the most informative & positive sessions I’ve had - it worked a treat!
Jasmine Waters. After a poling session in preparation for her 5 star assessment. (Which she passed.)
Workshops for Poling, Tracking, Rescues, Leadership or Coaching
Make those final preparations for your assessment. If you would like an extra hand with any part of the syllabus then contact Tom.
Be confident on the day because you are ready.
Level 2 Canoe Assessment
The purpose of this award is to provide a qualification for those wishing to introduce others to Canoeing on simple waters (or equivolent very sheltered coastal areas).
Completion of this award is an indication of a level of competence for introducing groups (normally up to 8 people) to the standard of the BCU 2 Star test.
By the account of all concerned, our staff had a really good time and it has inspired them all to go and do more and continue with their paddling.
Alex Fishpool. NST.
Level 3 Canoe Training
The Level 3 Coach Training course is of two days duration. It is a compulsory step for a person wishing to be assessed for the Level 3 Coach Award.
The course aims to provide the trainee with the knowledge to guide inexperienced paddlers on how to progress through the sport, the knowledge to coach paddlers’ boat handling skills, and to plan and lead journeys efficiently.
I always think its the mark of an excellent assessment team when even the ones who didn’t pass, come away with a really positive and great attitude.
Alex Fishpool. NST.
Level 3 Canoe Assessment
The purpose of this award is to provide a minimum qualification for people who are in charge of canoeing activities at a Centre, School or Club.
This assessment qualifies you to lead groups on journeys and on white water (grade II), or equivolent sea conditions.
Level 4 Canoe
For more information see the following sections:
5 Star in the Personal Performance section
Coach Processes in the BCU Qualifications section
Level 4 Canoe Mentoring
We look forward to the implementation UKCC coaching scheme.
Level 5 Mentoring
Opportunities can be created for Level 5 Aspirants to join Canoe Coaching for specific days to develop your skills, and move you towards your assessment.
These days work well with mixed disiplines. Contact Tom if you want to come along.
Course dates
- See notes below
- The System is currently on hold, whilst the BCU makes changes to the coaching awards.
- See notes below
- There are currently no dates are set for this course because we are awaiting the BCU Coaching Scheme changes. Please contact Tom for more information about this.
- See notes below
- The new Level 4 does not exist yet. Canoe coaching is looking for ways to support/mentor you through the period after training and towards your assessment.
- See notes below
- These courses are still being designed. They will only run at the two national training centres.
- December 8th - 9th 2008
- Cumbria
- September 12th 2007
- Lakeside YMCA
- July 18th 2007
- Lakeside YMCA
- May 8th 2007
- Lakeside YMCA
- These four day courses cover canoe and kayak coaching. They are delivered in a single block or in a modular form. You need a UKCC 2 star (or both old 2 stars) and a foundation in safety and rescue before the block course or by the end of the modular course. The assessment is built into the course. So you should leave as a Level1 coach able to assist other coaches and work independently on introductory sessions on very sheltered water.
- September 26th - 27th 2007
- Based in Scotland
- July 5th 2007
- Based in Cumbria at Lakeside YMCA.
- March 2007
- Will be held at windermere
- 23rd January 2007
- On lake windermere in the lake district
Most courses can be arranged at dates suitable to your needs. Please contact Tom if you require further information.
Price
-the price is £250 each.
Funding available for those living and working in Cumbria (see funding section on courses menu)
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
On our single block courses you will require your UKCC 2 star and a Foundation in Safety and Rescue
There are no pre requirements on our modular courses but you would need to complete your UKCC 2 star and a Foundation in Safety and Rescue before the end of the course
Syllabus and BCU registration
Price
-For two people the price can be reduced to £80 each.
-For three people the price can be reduced to £70 each.
-For four or more people the price can be reduced to £60 each.
-Plus £17.50 BCU fee.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
Minimum age 18.
Successful completion of Level 2 Training Course.
Evidence of current membership of the BCU.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Up to date log book showing at least 20 hours of relevant instructional experience since the training course.
Originals of all certificates.
Syllabus and BCU C1 Form
BCU Level 2 Inland Kayak Assessment Syllabus
You must bring your C1and blank C2, which you should have recieved back from the BCU after your training course. For the C1 form to be valid it must have a date stamp in the Assessment box (bottm right). The form is only valid for 3 years from the stamped date .
Price
-For two people, the price is £ 135 each.
-For three people, the price can be reduced to £ 110 each.
-For four or more people, the price can be reduced to £ 90 each.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding available for those living and working in Cumbria (see funding section on courses menue)
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
Minimum age 18.
Level 2 Coach Award.
Appropriate 4 Star Test.
Evidence of current comprehensive membership of the BCU.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Up to date log book.
Originals of all certificates,
Your C1 registration form and membership details must be taken to the course.
Syllabus and BCU C1 Forms
BCU Level 3 Inland kayak Training Syllabus
You will need a C1 form stamped by the BCU ready for training. The C1 form is available on this site with an explanation.
The C1 Form and Explanation
Price
-For two people the price can be reduced to £140 each.
-For three people the price can be reduced to £130 each.
-For four or more people the price can be reduced to £120 each.
-Plus £17.50 BCU fee.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
Minimum age: 18
Level 2 Kayak Assessment
Appropriate 4 Star Test
Evidence of current membership of the BCU
Current First Aid Certificate
Up to date log book with evidence of 50 hours relevent instructional experience.
Originals of all certificates
Ability to handle yourself competently on grade II water (inland)
Ability to handle yourself competently in moderate conditions (winds up to force 4) on the open sea
Ability to roll.
BCU Level 3 Inland Kayak Assessment Syllabus
You must bring your C1and blank C2, which you should have recieved back from the BCU after your training course. For the C1 form to be valid it must have a date stamp in the Assessment box (bottm right). The form is only valid for 3 years from the stamped date .
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Price
£100 per person.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Syllabus
Price
£60
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Price
-For two people, the price can be reduced to £ 65 each.
-For three people, the price can be reduced to £ 45 each.
-Plus BCU certificate fee £6 for members or £12 for non members
-For four or more people, the price can be reduced to £ 35 each.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
For 2 Star Assessment you will require a BCU 1 Star award (or will be tested on a range of 2 Star skills).
For 3 Star Assessment you will require a BCU 2 Star award (or will be tested on a range of 2 Star skills).
Open Canoe 1-5 Star Syllabus
Inland Kayak 1-4 Star Syllabus
Price
-For two people the price can be reduced to £80 each.
-For three people the price can be reduced to £70 each.
-For four or more people the price can be reduced to £60 each.
-Plus BCU certificate fee £6 for members or £12 for non members
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
BCU 2 Star Test for the craft you are paddling.
Swim 50 m in normal canoeing clothing.
Minimum age 14 (the Junior Canoeing Safety Test is the appropriate test award for those under 14 years of age).
Currently the Kayak safety test meets the pre-requirements forthe BCU Level 1 and Level 2 courses in both Kayak and Canoe.
Currently the Canoe safety test meets the pre requirements forthe BCU Level 1 and Level 2 courses in Canoe only.
Price
-For two people, the price can be reduced to £ 70 each.
-For three people, the price can be reduced to £ 50 each.
-For four or more people, the price can be reduced to £ 40 each.
-Plus BCU certificate fee £6 for members or £12 for non members.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
BCU 3 Star Award
Open Canoe 1-5 Star Syllabus
Inland Kayak 1-4 Star Syllabus
Price
TBC
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
The course takes place on grade 2-3 water and you should be confident in your ability to paddle on water of that grade.
In addition, the course involves a great deal of swimming and you should be confident swimming in grade 3 white water.
The Safety Tests Syllabus
(includes the White Water Safety Test Syllabus)
Price
-For two people the price can be reduced to £135 each.
-For three people the price can be reduced to £100 each.
-For four or more people the price can be reduced to £85 each.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Price
-For two people the price can be reduced to £150 each.
-For three people the price can be reduced to £140 each.
-For four or more people the price can be reduced to £135 each.
-Plus BCU certificate fee £6 for members or £12 for non members.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
Evidence of 5 Star Training and White Water Safety Test
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Price
-For two people the price is £80 each.
-For three people the price can be reduced to £70 each.
-For four or more people the price can be reduced to £60 each.
-Plus £17.50 BCU fee.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding available for those living and working in Cumbria (see funding section on courses menue)
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
Minimum age: 18
Successful completion of the Level 2 Training Course.
Current, comprehensive membership of the BCU.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Up to date log book.
Originals of all certificates.
Syllabus and BCU C1 Form
BCU Level 2 Canoe Assessment syllabus
You must bring your C1and blank C2, which you should have recieved back from the BCU after your training course. For the C1 form to be valid it must have a date stamp in the Assessment box (bottm right). The form is only valid for 3 years from the stamped date .
Price
-For two people, the price is £135 each.
-For three people, the price can be reduced to £110 each.
-For four or more people, the price can be reduced to £90 each.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
Minimum age 18.
Level 2 Coach Award.
Appropriate 4 Star Test.
Current comprehensive membership of the BCU.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Up to date log book.
Originals of all certificates
C1 registration form and membership details must be taken to the course.
Syllabus and BCU C1 Form
BCU Level 3 Canoe Training Syllabus
You will need a C1 form stamped by the BCU ready for training. The C1 form is available on this site with an explanation.
The C1 Form and Explanation
Price
-For two people the price can be reduced to £140 each.
-For three people the price can be reduced to £130 each.
-For four or more people the price can be reduced to £120 each.
-Plus £17.50 BCU fee.
Please note: You will need to provide your own food.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Pre-requirements
Minimum age: 18
Current Comprehensive or full individual BCU membership.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Up to date log book with evidence of 50 hours relevant instruction.
Ability to perform to a reasonable level, the skills defined in the 1-4 Star Tests.
Ability to handle yourself competently on grade II water (inland).
Ability to handle yourself competently in moderate conditions (winds up to force 4) on the open sea.
Up to date log book.
Originals of all certificates.
Syllabus and BCU C1 Form
BCU Level 3 Canoe Assessment Syllabus
You must bring your C1and blank C2, which you should have recieved back from the BCU after your training course. For the C1 form to be valid it must have a date stamp in the Assessment box (bottm right). The form is only valid for 3 years from the stamped date .
Price
NA
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.
Price
These courses are run to develop our future Level 5 Coaches.
Funding
Recently funding has been made available to those living and working in Cumbria. More information on funding for courses can be found on the linked page
How to make a booking
If you would like to book a place on this course then please, either fill out the booking form on line or print out the boking form and post it to us at the address provided on the booking form.