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 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.

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.

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.