Advanced Surf Kayak Leader

Description

20 CPD Points

Become an Advanced Surf Kayak Leader!

  • Do you want to lead a group of surf paddlers in advanced surf?
  • Are you a surf kayaker or do you have experience paddling in a surf environment?
  • Do you want to support your club?

If so, the Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Award could be for you!

Why become an Advanced Surf Kayak Leader?

First of all, the Advanced Surf Kayak Leader is open to anyone who has experience of paddling in remote or advanced surf. The award will enable you to lead fun, safe and enjoyable surf kayaking trips for groups of surf paddlers with a range of experience.

Secondly, you will be supported to develop your personal and leadership skills during training, with like-minded surf paddlers. Alternatively, if you have sufficient experience you could go straight to assessment.

Furthermore, this award is used by clubs, outdoor centres and organisations to support their surf kayak journeys in advanced surf.

What can an Advanced Surf Kayak Leader do?

Your award will support you to lead surf kayakers in remote and advanced surf environments. You will lead surf paddlers with a range of experience on trips based on their needs and aspirations. You will be able to judge the conditions and standard of the group and make appropriate decisions on your journey.

As a Leader, you can work independently or be deployed by a club, centre or organisation to lead trips and journeys. The purpose of these trips may be wide ranging, from educational experiences, social adventures or trying something new.

You will be able to provide Paddle UK Awarding Body Awards and Training, such as:

Note: other experience, training or qualifications may be required. Find out more in our develop skills section.

How should I prepare for the training course?

To get the most from your optional training course, you will need to feel comfortable is a surf kayak and be able to paddle in advanced surf conditions. We would recommend holding the Advanced Surf Kayak Award before booking on to your training.

How should I prepare for the assessment?

There are lots of ways you can prepare for your assessment. It is important that you take an active role in deciding the appropriate training and experience that you need. You could book onto the Paddle UK Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Training course to support you in developing the required skills. Alternatively, you can choose bespoke learning opportunities to support your development stage. Find out more on the content tab.

Registration

The Advanced Surf Kayak Leader has a formal registration requirement.

LEADERSHIP REGISTRATION

Registration is a process for leaders who are planning to attend a Leadership Assessment course. The purpose of Registration is to confirm you hold all prerequisites, it's quick 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 Register unless you hold all prerequisites:

  • You need to be at least 18 years of age to register.
  • Safeguarding Training (dated within the last 3 years).
  • 2 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 Registration.

WHAT DOES REGISTRATION COST?

£40.56

HOW DO I REGISTER?

  • You need to access your membership portal and register through the portal.
  • Ensure your record is up to date before you start**.
  • Click on the registration tab and follow the on screen instructions.
  • For more information you can use our Registration Guidance.
**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.

When should I Register?

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!

Why do I have to Register?

Your Registration covers:

  • 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.

Content

It's your development pathway! You choose if you want to attend formal training courses or develop your personal skills, leadership and safety and rescue, with a mentor or through your Club/Organisation. When you're ready for assessment, you are in control. It's your group, your trip and our assessor joins you for the day.

Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Training

Typically run over three days, Paddle UK Awarding Body Advanced Surf Kayak Leader training courses will support the development of the high levels of personal skill and leadership needed to lead a group of paddlers in advanced surf. The training usually includes the Advanced Surf Safety and Rescue training.

The training covers four key areas:

  • Personal paddling skills
  • Rescue skills
  • Safety, leadership and group skills
  • Theory

Formal training is not mandatory, however if you chose to access the training you will have a great couple of days, develop your community of practice as well as making friends and paddle with likeminded paddlers.

Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Assessment

We believe in assessments for learning and you will definitely learn a lot from your assessment. To find out more, click on the Assessment Tab.

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 you at the heart of the process, involving you in as much of the decision making as possible.

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 a group to lead and the appropriate assessment conditions on the day.

By the end of the assessment, you will have to demonstrate knowledge and skills in four areas:

  • Personal paddling skills
  • Rescue skills
  • Safety, leadership and group skills
  • Theory

Advanced Surf Kayak Leaders need to have the personal skill level, leadership ability and judgement to lead paddlers with a range of experience, up to and including remote and advanced surf. The assessment takes place over a typical paddling day, depending on the logistics relating to access to suitable environments, you and your assessor may agree a longer assessment.

Help and support ahead of your assessment

Every Leader will prepare differently for their assessment. However, you can check your readiness for assessment using:
  • The Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Assessment Guidance – this explains in detail, the standard required for assessment. You can look at the Assessment Guidance here.

  • Leadership eLearning – This optional, interactive eLearning package will take you through some of the key principles behind the Paddle UK Awarding Body Model of Leadership. This is a good refresher of the Leadership principles, at any point on your journey towards becoming an Advanced Surf Kayak Leader.
  • You might find it useful to carry out a Self Assessment using Paddle UK Awarding Body's Leader and Raft Guide Self Analysis Tool
  • You could also log your previous experience in a logbook like this Coaching and Leadership Logbook. You can use the headings suggested and make your own!

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20 CPD Points
Course Description

Become an Advanced Surf Kayak Leader!

  • Do you want to lead a group of surf paddlers in advanced surf?
  • Are you a surf kayaker or do you have experience paddling in a surf environment?
  • Do you want to support your club?

If so, the Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Award could be for you!

Why become an Advanced Surf Kayak Leader?

First of all, the Advanced Surf Kayak Leader is open to anyone who has experience of paddling in remote or advanced surf. The award will enable you to lead fun, safe and enjoyable surf kayaking trips for groups of surf paddlers with a range of experience.

Secondly, you will be supported to develop your personal and leadership skills during training, with like-minded surf paddlers. Alternatively, if you have sufficient experience you could go straight to assessment.

Furthermore, this award is used by clubs, outdoor centres and organisations to support their surf kayak journeys in advanced surf.

What can an Advanced Surf Kayak Leader do?

Your award will support you to lead surf kayakers in remote and advanced surf environments. You will lead surf paddlers with a range of experience on trips based on their needs and aspirations. You will be able to judge the conditions and standard of the group and make appropriate decisions on your journey.

As a Leader, you can work independently or be deployed by a club, centre or organisation to lead trips and journeys. The purpose of these trips may be wide ranging, from educational experiences, social adventures or trying something new.

You will be able to provide Paddle UK Awarding Body Awards and Training, such as:

Note: other experience, training or qualifications may be required. Find out more in our develop skills section.

How should I prepare for the training course?

To get the most from your optional training course, you will need to feel comfortable is a surf kayak and be able to paddle in advanced surf conditions. We would recommend holding the Advanced Surf Kayak Award before booking on to your training.

How should I prepare for the assessment?

There are lots of ways you can prepare for your assessment. It is important that you take an active role in deciding the appropriate training and experience that you need. You could book onto the Paddle UK Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Training course to support you in developing the required skills. Alternatively, you can choose bespoke learning opportunities to support your development stage. Find out more on the content tab.

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