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BCU Moderate Water Endorsement
This award is designed for BCU Coaches who hold a 4* leader award and wish to introduce paddlers to the moderate water environment.
This is a great award to take your Level two coaching skills into a more dynamic environment. It also allows you register to become a three star assessor in the chosen discipline.
We run this course as a one day training, then one day assessment – take a look at the prerequisites below, if you have all the training ones in place you can do the training and assessment over two consecutive days – get in touch if you need advice.
This is Discipline Specific, we offer Open Canoe and White Water Kayak.
Prerequisites (for training):
Candidates will require the following prerequisites:
- BCU Moderate Water Registration (CR Form)
- BCU UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport
- BCU 4 Star Leader Award in the appropriate discipline
- Be 18 Years Old or Older
- Hold a recognised 8 hr first aid award
Prerequisites (for assessment):
Candidates will require the following prerequisites:
- Training completed
- A minimum of 10 logged coaching hours in the sheltered water environment post holding BCU UKCC Level 2
- A minimum of 20 leading hours in the specific moderate water environment, post holding 4 star. (In open canoe this is divided into 10 hours leading journeys on lakes/lochs in moderate water conditions and 10 hours on moving water).
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BCU Moderate Water Endorsement - Kayak
Non Residential or Full Board at Ffynnon Wen. 4 places per course.
Full board course is inclusive of meals and accommodation at Ffynnon Wen for the two days and use of all equipment. Transport is not included. There is an option for B&B before or after the course.
Once you have completed payment download this booking form, print it off, fill it in and send it to us to reserve your place on a course. If you are not paying with paypal please remember to include a cheque for the required amount.
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Note on Accredited Prior Learning
Candidates seeking to access the Moderate Water Endorsement without holding the BCU UKCC Level 2 Award (e.g. old style Level 2 or 3 coaches) may apply for Accredited Prior Learning (APL) where they can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience. Full details on the APL criteria can be found on our resources page.
*If you would like Bed & Breakfast on the Friday night ring Kate or Pete on 01490 420349 to book at least 2 weeks prior to your course starting.
