The British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor is a great first step for those looking to deliver safe and enjoyable taster/starter sessions based on their group’s needs and aspirations.
The qualification will support the instructor with practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat, initial familiarisation activities, games and activities to support learning and how to use mini journeys to inspire adventure and exploration. This will be enhanced with support on how these sessions can be delivered in a way that is enjoyable, safe and rewarding.
The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/starter sessions within the safety management systems of clubs, centres or other organisations in:
- Very Sheltered Water environments
- Craft deemed suitable for a first-time experience
The process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’.
Paddlesport Instructor Overview
Minimum Age
14 years
Prerequisites
- Paddlesport Safety and Rescue or Foundation Safety and Rescue Training course
- Full National Association membership
Course Length
2 days’ combined training and assessment
APL
If you feel you already have the relevant skills to bypass the prerequisite safety training, log in to your membership record and apply for Accredited Prior Learning.
eLearning
Optional Instructor eLearning, included with Registration
Course Documents
To view the associated documents for the course, please click here
Registration
You will need to register with your Delivery Centre ahead of your course. Visit your Delivery Centre website for further information (links below).
Find a Course
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Method of Assessment
There are three specific assessment tasks that are completed during the course:
- Professional Standards
- Rescue Skills
- Personal Skills
Instructor eLearning
The optional eLearning module associated with this qualification is the Instructor eLearning package which has been designed to cover a range of topics relevant to the Paddlesport Instructor.
Find a Course
To find a course in your area, visit your Delivery Centre website by clicking the relevant logo at the bottom of this page.
