The British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor is an entry level qualification.
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 support learning, 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’.
New for 2023 Combined Paddlesport Safety and Rescue and Paddlesport instructor course.
This course has a consolidation period built in for candidates to spend extra time working on their personal paddling and/or rescue skills ready for PSi rescue and paddling skill assessment.
Our courses are delivered from riverside campsites .
Paddlesport Instructor Overview
Minimum age 14 years
Duration 2 Days
Prerequisites
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course
Paddlesport Instructor £185
- 24th 25th October 2023 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- 5th 6th May 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- 3rd 4th July 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- 10th 11th August 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- For more dates please contact us
Combined Paddlesport Safety and Rescue, Paddlesport Instructor £330
- 22nd – 25th October 2023 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- 3rd – 6th May 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- 1st – 4th July 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- 8th – 11th August 2024 Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
- For dates please contact us.
National Association Delivery Centre Registration
In order to become an Instructor, Coach, Leader or Raft Guide, British Canoeing Awarding Body require candidates to register with their National Association Delivery Centre, ahead of training/assessment once you meet the prerequisites. This is completed through their membership portal.
For Registration Costs, please see the ‘Regulated and Non-Regulated Course Fees’ document.
British Canoeing Awarding Body provider fees are included within the advertised individual course fees.