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 Sunday 01 November 2009
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 and complete the form linked here and return with payment to:
Andy Maxted, RCO BCU Southern Region, 5 Keble Road, Maidenhead, SL6 6BBTel: 07730 852760
Email: rco.southernregion@bcu.org.uk
