Paddle Uk paddlesport safety and rescue

Service Description

Your course will support you to consider safe practices, provide practical solutions to common issues and appropriate responses to incidents, providing peace of mind when venturing out onto the water. First of all, this award is all about keeping safe on sheltered water venues. So, whether you are paddling with friends or using the training course as preparation for Instructing and Leadership qualifications, this practical course is packed with safe, practical solutions. It doesn’t matter about your age or whether you Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard, Canoe or Sit on Top, this course is solution focused and covers a full range of paddlesport craft. the course is completely based around training, raising awareness with no assessment. Structured to support you, our experienced tutors will ensure you have plenty of time practising, as well as understanding how you can develop skills and experience after the course. THE COURSE HAS TWO PURPOSES 1, To provide the paddler with the necessary skills which will enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others. 2,To provide the paddler with the appropriate rescue skills, which can be used to help themselves and/or others in difficulty. PRE-REQUISITES This training course is open to everyone and has no age restriction. SYLLABUS For more information and the qualification criteria visit: https://paddlesuptraining.com/ or https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/ This course is open to anyone of any age. This course is completely based around training and raising awareness, with no assessment. Structured to support you, our experienced tutors will ensure you have plenty of time practicing, as well as understanding how you can develop skills and build experience after the course. The course takes around 6 hours and will cover 9 modules: Motivations and decisions Clothing and equipment The White Water Environment Preparing for a trip Swimming techniques Choosing how to help a swimmer What to do when we swim Kit retrieval Reflection and skills checklist