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UKCC Level 1 Coach Award
This year sees the introduction of the BCU's new Coaching Awards, starting with the launch of the new Level 1 and Level 2 coach Awards.
The Coaching Awards have been updated and developed to meet the needs of todays coaches and to provide them with better recognition within the UK sports industry. These developments have been based on findings from both the Paddlesport Review and Long term Paddler Development Review and reflect current best practice within UK paddlesport and coaching.
The result is a dynamic coaching pathway which benefits both recreational and competition coaches and their students, providing them with structure and support as they progress. The new awards offer national accreditation by the BCU, the UKCC (UK Coaching Certificate), and the National Qualifications Framework.
Follow the links below for more information on the new BCU Level 1 Coach Award:
BCU Level 1 quick reference guide and pre course information
BCU Level 1 Course Information
Prerequisites for the new Level 1 and 2 Coach Awards
Our training courses are delivered in a fun, interactive way: You should not feel intimidated by the fact it’s a qualification.
Drawing on years of experience of instructing and coaching we will not just pass on the expected syllybus but will try and give you has many "tricks of the trade" as we can.
On completion of your training course, you will be confident in what you do and be inspired to go out and put into practice the new skills and techniques which you will have learnt.
You will leave the training course with an excellent understanding of the level of which the award demands and a clear action plan leading to your assessment if you have not already passed the award.
Our courses for 2008 are to be run in both North Wales and Norwich and are non-residential.
Book now to avoid disappointment!
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.
Before booking make sure you have the neccesary pre-requisites and registered with the BCU:
All candidates are required to register with a ‘Coaching Paddlesport Delivery Centre’ (Welsh Canoeing Association, Scottish Canoe Association, Canoe Association of Northern Ireland or Canoe England), prior to embarking on the Level 1 learning programme; you must complete your registration form prior to attending the course and return it to your Paddlesport Coaching Delivery Centre (WCA, SCA, CANI or CE).
Registration costs £55 and covers the cost of yourinduction pack, 12 months third party liability insurance and Coach Licence, and supports the administrative costs associated with your qualification. (A discounted rate of £39 is available for candidates who are already members of the BCU through their Home Nation Association.)
Your registration for BCU Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport is valid for 1 year from the start of the learning programme (you should start the learning programme within 3 months of registration). You are expected to complete all aspects of the learning and assessment programme, and an application for certification made, within the one year period of validity.
If you are unable to complete all elements of the training and assessment programme within the 12 months you can apply, with good reason, to your Paddlesport Coaching Delivery Centre for a 6-month extension.
