paddle Uk paddle sport leader assessment

Service Description

The Paddlesport Leader is aimed at paddlers taking on formal leadership responsibilities in benign, sheltered water environments and aims to support Leaders to run safe, quality, enjoyable trips based on their group’s needs and aspirations. This one or two-day assessment is to assess you against the criteria for you to lead groups on sheltered water. Paddlers wishing to complete a Paddlesport Leader Assessment are required to register with their Home Nation before they are able to attend the assessment. Although you do not need to have attended Paddlesport Leader Training prior to assessment, it is important that you take an active role in deciding the appropriate preparation, training and experience that you need prior to presenting yourself for assessment. In order to achieve the qualification you need to show competence in the following elements: Participant focused leadership skills Personal paddling skills Rescue skills Underpinning background knowledge, understanding and experience Paddlers wishing to complete a Paddlesport Leader Assessment are required to register with their Home Nation before they are able to attend the assessment. It is advisable to do this at least 2-weeks prior to the assessment date. At the point of registration, evidence of the following is required: Valid (within 3 years) British Canoeing recognised 1-day First Aid award Full Home Nation Association Membership Safeguarding Registration Fee You must be aged 16 or over at the time of assessment. Note that you cannot be deemed responsible for leadership by law until you turn 18 years of age. SYLLABUS Details of the award criteria can be found here: https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/leadership-sheltered-water/