National Occupational Standards
All Tutors require:
A nationally recognised Tutoring Qualification that aligns to the relevant National Occupational Standards for Learning and Development (standards 1 to 8);
All Assessors require:
A nationally recognised Assessing Qualification that aligns to the relevant National Occupational Standards for Learning and Development (standard 9).
In the tables below you will find a detailed breakdown of our requirements for each provider/ tutor/ assessor role, if a role is not listed e.g Paddle Explore Provider it is because the role does not require a nationally recognised Tutoring or Assessing Qualification. However a Paddler Explore Provider might consider the gaining of a tutoring or assessing qualification as part of their development.
Leadership
Role | Requirement |
---|---|
Paddlesport Leader Provider | Tutor & Assessor Qualification |
Leadership Provider (Moderate Water) e.g Paddlesport Touring Leader Provider |
Tutor & Assessor Qualification |
Leadership Provider (Advanced Water) e.g Advanced White Water Leader Provider |
Tutor & Assessor Qualification |
Coach Development
Role | Requirement |
---|---|
Paddlesport Instructor/ SUP Instructor Tutor | Tutor & Assessor Qualification |
Core Coach Training Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
Coach Award Discipline Specific Training Tutor e.g Polo Coach Tutor |
Tutor Qualification |
Discipline Specific Assessor (In relevant discipline/environment) | Assessor Qualification |
Safety and Rescue Courses
Role | Requirement |
---|---|
SUP Safer Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
Inland Open Water Safety & Rescue Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
Sea Kayak Safety & Rescue Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
White Water Safety Suite Tutor (All) | Tutor Qualification |
Surf Safety & Rescue Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
Stadium Safety And Rescue Provider | Tutor Qualification |
Navigation Courses
Role | Requirement |
---|---|
Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
Supporting Modules
Role | Requirement |
---|---|
Foundation Module Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
Intermediate Module Tutor | Tutor Qualification |
Swimmer Safety Awards
Role | Requirement |
---|---|
Swimmer Safety and Rescue Tutor | Tutor & Assessor Qualification |
Examples of Relevant Tutoring Qualifications:
- Tutoring in the Paddlesport Environment (BCAB) (Available from Summer 2023)
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF)
- Sports Education Tutoring PDA (SCQF)
- Level 3 Award in Delivering Learning (QCF)
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Examples of Relevant Assessor Qualifications:
- Assessing Competence in the Paddlesport Environment (BCAB)
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Related Achievement (QCF)
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF)
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (QCF)
- Conduct the Assessment Process PDA (SCQF, L&D9)
- Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct Methods (SCQF, L&D9D)
- Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct and Indirect Methods (SCQF, L&D9DI)
- NVQ A1 Assessor Award
- NVQ D32/D33 Assessor Award
Note: from the 1st May 2024 all Tutors and Assessors are required to meet these standards, all previous action plans come to an end and the expectation will be that tutoring and assessor (where required) are completed prior to orientation. from the 1st May courses will not be authorised if these requirements are not met. .
Please note the British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications listed meet the National Occupational Standards for Learning and Development. They meet both BCAB and PUT requirements.
We can not guarantee that other awarding organisations will accept this training for their own needs and if you plan to tutor and/or assess across several awarding organisations we recommend you consider one of the Level 3 awards listed above as a minimum.