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4 Star Open Canoe White Water leaders Training
Syllabus

Fluidskills can deliver this course all over the UK and the Ardeche; the training will be over two days focussing on personal skills ,leadership styles and structures on Grade 2/3 white water. The course will also cover aspects of white water rescue and safety as part of a group.

A full detailed action plan during the course will assist in your personal development after your training course.

Successful assessment after training at this level indicates that the paddlers can consider themselves white water leaders on Grade 2/3 white water.  As they can now lead on moving waters, they can do this in a competent manner and have the knowledge and ability to run a trip down a Grade 2/3 river.
 

Day 1

AM – Personal skills sessions on a section of Grade 2 white water

PM – Leadership skills sessions based on a section ofGgrade 2/3 white water using CLAP and other leadership structures

Day 2

AM – This day covers more leadership aspects of the 4 star award and the use of rescue skills and rapid setups as a leader of a group on Grade 2/3 white water.

PM – Combining leadership and skills with rapid setups and group dynamics for effective River running and fun

Pre requisites

Venue

  • Grade 2/3 river
  • Will need to show competence on leading a simple piece of moving water up to and including Grade 2
 

Personal Paddling Skills

  • Lifting, carrying and launching/landing
  • Forward paddling for white water
  • River reading
  • 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
  • Chase boating
  • Rescue situations
  • Throw line

Safety, Leadership & Group Skills

  • Personal risk management
  • Awareness of others
  • Lead a section of grade 2/3 white water
  • Leadership styles
  • Dates Of This Course

4 Star Open Canoe White Water Leaders Assessment Syllabus

Fluidskills can deliver this course all over the UK and the Ardeche; the assessment will be over two days focussing on personal skills and leadership styles and structures on grade 2/3 white water. The course will also cover aspects of white water rescue and safety and first aid.

A full detailed action plan during the course will assist in your personal development after your assessment course.

Successful assessment after training at this level indicates that the paddlers can consider themselves white water leaders on Grade 2 white water.  As they can now lead on moving waters, they can do this in a competent manner and have the knowledge and ability to run a trip down a Grade 2/3 river as a group.


Day 1

AM – Personal skills assessment on a section of Grade 2/3 white water

PM – Leadership sessions based on sections of grade 2/3 white water

Day 2

AM – This day covers more leadership assessment aspects of the 4 star award and the use of rescue skills and rapid setups as a leader of a group on Grade 2/3 white water

PM – Rescue situations and first aid incidents

Pre requisites

Important Notice: From 1st July 2009 all candidates (living in England) wishing to attend a BCU 4 or 5 Star Leader Assessment are required to register with Canoe England prior to their assessment Using a LR form. Candidates should allow two weeks to complete the registration process

Venue

  • Grade 2/3 river
  • Will need to show competence on leading a simple piece of moving water up to and including grade 2

Personal Paddling Skills

  • Lifting, carrying and launching/landing
  • Forward paddling for white water
  • River reading
  • 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
  • Chase boating
  • Rescue situations
  • Throw line

Safety, Leadership & Group Skills

  • Personal risk management
  • Awareness of others
  • Lead a section of grade 2/3 white water
  • Leadership styles

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