COURSE ASSESSMENT

We do everything we can to take the stress out of assessments, we are focused on the journey and not the destination. The experience will be safe, engaging and enjoyable, with the you at the heart of the process involving you in as much of the decision making as possible.

As soon as you are considering taking your assessment we encourage you to 'Check-in'. This free peace of mind registration checks you have everything in place for your assessment - find out more on the Registration Tab.

Once your checked in you can arrange an assessment

TYPICAL ASSESSMENT

Your assessor will guide you through the stages of arranging your assessment, discussing with you the best times and dates for the assessment, helping you ensure you have someone to coach and the appropriate assessment conditions on the day.

Your assessment will include:

• Assessment Discussion Task
• Practical Coaching
• Rescue Skills
• Personal Skills
• Background Knowledge, Understanding and Experience

You can look at the Assessment Day Pack here. (Download and print a copy for your assessment day).

You can look at the Assessment Guidance here.

HELP AND SUPPORT FOR YOUR ASSESSMENT

Every coach will prepare differently for their assessment, however we have provided a couple of examples of preparation for your Assessment Discussion Task here:

• Example 1 Forward Paddling
• Example 2 SUP Based

You also might find it useful to prepare for the discussion around your Background Knowledge, Understanding and Experience by logging your coaching experience in a logbook like this Coaching and Leadership Logbook you can also use the headings suggested and make your own!

REGISTRATION

The Stand Up Paddleboard Coach has a formal registration requirement.

COACH AWARD REGISTRATION 

Registration can take place at any point during your learning journey but must be done ahead of your assessment to give you the chance to complete the eLearning before your assessment.

To register you only need to hold the following prerequisites:

• You need to be at least 16 years of age to register.
•  Full National Association Membership.

WHAT DOES REGISTRATION COST?

£48

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• You need to access your membership portal and register through the portal.
• Click on the registration tab and follow the on screen instructions.
• For more information you can use our Registration Guidance.

WHY DO I HAVE TO REGISTER?

Your Registration covers:

• Coach Award eLearning. This needs to be completed before your Assessment
• Advice, support and guidance
• Registration services
• Provision of Internal Verification
• Provision of digital platforms and resources
• Administering qualifications including e-certificate and digital records
• Enhanced insurance
• For more information you can use our Registration Guidance.

ASSESSMENT CHECK IN 

Coach Award Assessment Check in is required before you attend your Assessment course. The purpose of the Check in is to confirm you hold all prerequisites. It's quick, easy and confirmation is sent straight to your inbox*. 

This should then be shared with the assessor to confirm eligibility for assessment. It also gives you peace of mind that you have everything you need in place and you can focus on enjoying your assessment. 

Please do not try to Check In unless you hold all prerequisites:

• Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Coach Registration,
• Coach Award eLearning,
• Core Coach Training (or APL),
• Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Coach Training (or APL),
• Safeguarding Training (dated within the last 3 years),
• 1 day First Aid (dated within the last 3 years),
•  Full National Association Membership.

*Note - as long as you meet the prerequisites, you will be automatically sent confirmation of your Assessment Check In.

WHAT DOES CHECK IN COST?

Assessment Check in is free

WHEN SHOULD I CHECK IN?

When you have all of the prerequisites in place

And

At least 2 weeks before your assessment, this allows us to resolve any issues in plenty of time!

HOW DO I CHECK IN?

• This is done the same way that you register through the membership portal.
• Ensure your record is up to date before you start**.
• Click on the registration tab and follow the on screen instructions.
• **Note – if you are aware that your record is out of date (for example your First Aid has expired) we recommend you update your record before you start.

Your assessment will include:

• Assessment Discussion Task
• Practical Coaching
• Rescue Skills
• Personal Skills
• Background Knowledge, Understanding and Experience

You can look at the Assessment Day Pack here. (Download and print a copy for your assessment day).

You can look at the Assessment Guidance here.

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