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Watersports Instructor Training Courses - for those that wish to take their interest in windsurfing, dinghy sailing or kayaking a stage further. Successful completion of an instructor course will give you a recognised RYA or BCU teaching certificate enabling you to work in the UK or abroad as an instructor. Watersports instructor courses are intensive and demanding but they are guaranteed to improve your knowledge and skill of the sport. Watersports Instructor courses are run by our team of experienced in-house trainers. Instructor booking form PDF download

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BCU Level 1
Coach

Price
£295.00BCU Kayak Instructor Courses
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BCU Level 1 Coach - This Paddlesports instructor course is the starting point for aspiring Paddlesports coaches.

  • Duration: the course runs over 4 full days.
  • Who is it for? those that wish to become level one coaches.
  • How it works: training will consist of on water practical sessions and theory sessions.
  • Course aims: you will learn coaching techniques, course management and group control; you will develop your theoretical knowledge, communication and presenting skills.
  • successful completion of this course will provide you with a professional qualification enabling you to work in the UK as a recognised BCU instructor.
  • Qualifications: this course is a training course - on completion of the course, candidates may gain the BCU Level 1 Coach award.
  • Options on completion: a Level 1 Coach is qualified to run taster sessions and assist on Star Award Courses. They can then gain teaching experience working with higher level coaches before attending a Level Two Coach Training Course and can train and assess 1 star on the Star Award Courses.
  • Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.

Prerequisites – BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Training. Valid 2 Star Award. Valid 1st Aid. A stamped CR form must be obtained from the BCU before attending the course. All other prerequisites may be arranged by Aqua Sports.

BCU Level 2
Coach

Price
£295.00BCU Kayak Instructor Courses
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BCU Level 2 Coach training - This Paddlesports instructor course is the next step for aspiring Paddlesports coaches.

  • Duration: the course runs over 4 full days.
  • How it works: training will consist of on water practical sessions and theory sessions.
  • Course aims: you will develop your coaching techniques, course management and group control; you will work on theoretical knowledge, communication and presenting skills.
  • successful completion of this course will provide you with a professional qualification enabling you to work in the UK as a recognised BCU instructor.
  • Qualifications: this course is a training course - on completion candidates gain teaching experience working with higher level coaches before attending a Level Two Coach Assessment Course.
  • Options on completion: a Level 2 Coach is qualified to run training courses up to 2 Star and can assess up to 2 Star on the Star Award Courses.
  • Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.

Prerequisites – BCU Level One Coach, BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Training. BCU 3 Star Kayak/Canoe and 2 Star Award. Valid 1st Aid. A stamped CR form must be obtained from the BCU before attending the course.

BCU Foundation safety &
rescue training course

Price
£89.00First Aid Course
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Foundation Safety & Rescue Training Course - this FSRT course is run in conjunction with level One and Two Coach Training Courses (subject to demand) usually over 1 full day from 9.30 am Until finish.

  • Duration: this course runs over 1 full day.
  • Who is it for? fundamentally this course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of craft. The objective is to teach simple and safe skills that can be applied appropriately.
  • Course aims: this course aims to provide the student with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely in a sheltered water environment and to be able to deal with common emergencies.
  • Options on completion: it is a prerequisite for level One & Two BCU Coach courses.
  • Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.

RYA First Aid
Qualification

Price
£105.00First Aid Course
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First Aid Qualification - first aid courses run monthly (subject to demand) usually over 1 full day from 9.30 am- 5.30 pm.

  • Duration: this course runs over 1 full day.
  • Course aims: this is a comprehensive RYA certified course that focuses particularly on the 1st aid requirements of a watersports environment.
  • it is a prerequisite for all instructor courses.
  • Qualifications: the certificate is valid for three years, at which time you will need to attend an update.
  • Additional info: Update courses for existing instructors are available at the course package price of £95.
  • Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.