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Tom Sibbald

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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.

Course dates

Most courses can be arranged at dates suitable to your needs. Please contact Tom if you require further information.

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 .