Activities: BCU/UKCC Coaching Courses

BCU LEVEL 2 TRANSFER MODULE

The 7th February course is full - we are waiting for new dates - please emails your interest for inclusion on our wait list.

A full day training course for ‘old scheme’ Level 2 and Trainee Level 3 coaches who wish to transfer to the new UKCC-endorsed BCU Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport qualification.

Participants will end the day with a personal action plan enabling them to complete the Level 2 Candidate Workbook and Assessment Portfolio evidencing their skills and experience in preparation for the new Level 2 assessment.

Pre-requisites: in addition to holding minimum BCU Level 2 Coach in one discipline candidates will be required also to:

• Hold 2 Star in both Open Canoe and Kayak (or the new 2 Star or Paddle Power Discover Award)
• Have a 3 Star certificate in any discipline (for boat-based coaches)
• Provide evidence of relevant safety training (FSRT or CST)
• Have registered through their Home Nation coaching office using the CR Form and received the Level 2 Candidate Pack
• Have completed and submitted the pre-course tasks (detailed in the candidate pack).

Further information on the new Level 2 is available at http://www.canoe-england.co.uk/coaching/bcu-qualification-courses/.

Fees and costs: there is no cost for training which is being fully grant-aided through BCU Southern Region/SkillsActive South East, candidates are asked only to make a £15 contribution to the venue costs (plus the BCU Awarding Level 2 registration fee of £39).

Location:         Longridge, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, SL7 1RE

Time/date:      09:00 - 17:00 7th February 2010

Equipment:      Personal coaching/paddling and safety equipment

Catering:         Tea/coffee will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch

Cost:                £15 payable in advance (cheques to BCU Southern Region)

To book your place, please download this form and return with payment to:

Andy Maxted, RCO BCU Southern Region

5 Keble Road, Maidenhead, SL6 6BB

Tel: 07730 852760 Email: rco.southernregion@bcu.org.uk

BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue Training (FSRT)

The FSRT course is designed to provide paddlers and coaches with the key skills to ensure the safety of themselves and others and provide rescue skills which can be used to help themselves and/or others in difficulty. The course is a pre-requisite for those wishing to enter the BCU coaching scheme.

Pre-requisites: Be a minimum of 14 years of age. Those wishing to use the FSRT to commence training as a boat-based coach must hold the 2 Star Award or be of that ability.

UKCC BCU Level 1 Coach

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL - please contact us for inclusion on the waiting list for spaces that become available and to have first choice on new dates.

This 4-day course run over 2 weekends will enable the participant to coach in sheltered water. Please note candidates MUST have completed the FSRTand registered with the BCU Awarding Body PRIOR to attending the first day of the course.

(mid week dates are available on application)

BCU Level 2 Coach Training

This 4-day course run over 2 weekends will provide the training required to prepare you for assessment for the new UKCC-endorsed BCU Level 2 Coach Award.

Pre-requisites: be 17 years old or over and have successfully completed a new BCU Level 1 Coach Award, or old Level 2 training within the previous 3 years, and registration with the BCU. Candidates seeking certification as boat-based coaches will additionally require a BCU 3 Star in Kayak or Open Canoe plus either the alternative 2 Star or the new generic 2 Star.