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Fluidskills
can deliver this course all over the UK and Europe; the
training will be over two days focussing on personal
skills on grade 2 white water. The course will also cover aspects of
white water rescue and paddling as part of a group.Assessment can be taaken if at the required standard , but we offer a 1 day assessment.
A full detailed action plan during the course will assist in your personal development after your training course.
Successful
performance at this level indicates that the paddler can consider
themselves an intermediate canoeist, as they can now paddle on moving
waters. They can do this in a competent manner as part of a led group
and have the knowledge and ability to help the smooth running of a trip
while being led down a section of a Grade 2 river
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Day 1
AM – Personal skills sessions to the 3 star standard based on a gentle section of Grade 1 white water
PM – Pushing personal skills sessions to the 3 star standard based on a section of Grade 2 white water
Day 2
AM –
This day covers the leadership aspects of the 3 star award and the use
of rescue skills as part of a group on Grade 2 white water PM – Skills and rescue assessment of the award |
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Pre requisites
Venue
- Open water (not a swimming pool)
- Will need to show competence on simple piece of moving water up to and including Grade 2
Personal Paddling Skills
- Lifting, carrying and launching/landing
- Efficient forward paddling
- Reverse over a figure of 8 course
- Moving sideways, both static and on the move
- Supporting, both static and on the move
- Breaking in and out
- Ferry gliding
Rescue Skills
- Deep-water rescue
- Towing and use of tow line
- Throw line
Safety, Leadership & Group Skills
- Personal risk management
- Awareness of others
- Paddle a section of Grade 2 water as part of a led group
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