Guidance for Course Providers

Use of Artificial and Managed White Water Sites in BCAB Courses

Paddles Up training and British Canoeing Awarding Body recognises that the use of Use of Artificial and Managed White Water Sites has benefits for learning and would be seen as an appropriate decision to use such an environment for some training and assessment courses. The below table indicates when such facilities can be used by…
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Become a Leadership Provider

Become a Leadership Provider As a member of our provider team, you will be responsible for faciltating leadership award training course’s and assessments. You will be sharing your knowledge, skills and experience with paddlers. Delivering  inspiring  trainings and assessments. To become a Leadership Award provider you will need to not only understand leadership theories and how they relate to paddlesport, but be…
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Become A Coach Award Provider

Become A Coach Award Provider As a member of our tutor and/or assessor team, you will be responsible for facilitating the coach award training course’s. These form the core of the majority of paddlesport coach development pathways we offer. You will be sharing your knowledge, skills and experience with paddlers. You can be involved with your discipline specific trainings and assessments or…
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Become a Provider

We are pleased to share that Provider applications will open 1st April 2022. We are currently recruiting for all roles until  midday on the 29th April 2022. Being a Provider is demanding but also very rewarding. You will be directly supporting, mentoring and assessing candidates who go on to introduce, support and develop tens of…
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Coach Developer Standardisation

Coach Developer Standardisation Workshops, meet the mandatory requirement for all Coach Developers to attend a standardisation every 12 months: Paddlesport Instructor Tutors, Coach Award Tutor/ Assessors and Performance Coach Mentors and Assessors are all required to attend one digital session per year. Whilst not a mandatory requirement, all aspirant Tutors and Leadership Providers are welcome to join the…
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Becoming A Provider – Provider Finder!

What is Find A Provider?   Find A Provider, is a web-based search function that will enable anyone accessing the Paddles Up Training website Course Provider.  The system allows a search to be made based on distance from a town or postcode. A filter  can also be added to a provider of a particular type of…
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British Canoeing Awarding Body Course Staffing Ratios

British Canoeing Awarding Body Course Staffing Ratios Tutors, Assessors and Providers must obtain permission in advance from Paddles Up Training if they wish to work outside these ratios. Leadership BCAB Course Staff Requirement Learners Ratios Bell Boat Helm BBH Assessor minimum 1 – maximum 6 Paddlesport Leader Training Paddlesport Leader Provider minimum 1 – maximum…
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Special Consideration and Reasonable Adjustments

Paddles Up Training supports the promotion of paddlesport for people of all abilities and encourages them to take British Canoeing Awarding Body Personal Performance Awards, Safety training, Leadership Awards and Coaching Qualifications. This web page provides guidance to Tutors, Assessors and Providers on how they can best support people with special educational needs, disabilities, temporary…
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Policies

Polices for course candidates, providers, tutors, assessors. Accredited Prior Learning Appeals Procedure Candidate Registration Guidance Certification Guidance Complaints Procedure Conflict of Interest Policy Course Authorisation, Advertising and Results Submission Course Authorisation Terms and Conditions  Course Ratio/ Staffing Guidance Data Collection Guide Data Retention Chart Delivery Centre Fees Equality and Diversity Policy First Aid Provider Guidance…
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NEW Personal Performance Award Provider Refresher eLearning

We are pleased to introduce the new Personal Performance Award Provider Refresher eLearning. This eLearning is aimed at existing PPA Providers to ensure continual development, standardisation and delivery of our Educational Philosophy. We have developed this eLearning update to revisit the awards, explore methods of delivery as well as focus on a specific area to…
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Reasonable Adjustments for Qualifications and Awards

At Paddles Up training we are fully committed to provide Equal Opportunities and our Reasonable Adjustments for Qualifications and Awards Policy is designed to support candidates. Policy Statement British Canoeing Awarding Body’s policy is to encourage inclusion and therefore avoid a separate system. Where a specific disability prevents a candidate from completing a particular part…
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Paddlesport Instructors Upskilling in a Different Craft

Supporting your Paddlesport Instructors Upskilling in a Different Craft. The Paddlesport Instructor is aimed at those running starter and taster sessions and short journeys, within the safety management systems of clubs/centres or other organisations.  Paddlesport Instructors are qualified in one stable craft, either Canoe, Kayak, Sit-on-Top or Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP).  Paddlesport Instructors and deployers, (clubs and centres), could use…
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Coaching Code of Conduct

Coaching Code of Conduct

The Coaching Code of Conduct incorporates the UK Coaching (formerly Sports Coach UK) Code of Practice for Sports Coaches. The code defines all that is best in good coaching practice. Regardless of the badge, qualification or title, the Code is relevant to us all. British Canoeing acknowledge and appreciate the contribution made by coaches throughout…
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Becoming A Provider - Paperwork!

Becoming A Provider – Paperwork!

So make a coffee, settle down and lets explore Becoming A Provider – Paperwork! When you start to consider becoming a provider there are a lots of things to consider: Prerequisites Application process Orientation/ training course requirements Working alongside or observing existing providers Who can advise or mentor you through the process? These are just…
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Course Authorisation and Submitting Results

Course Authorisation and Results Submission

This article is to support you to submit Course Authorisation and Results Submission. Administration is rarely a paddlers favourite past time! However if a course is administered correctly, certificates can be with your learners before they get home! It is also an essential thing to get right and forms part of our governance. Playing your…
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Coach Award Check In

We aim to give you piece of mind through our Coach Award Check In Service. Our Coach Award Check In Service is free and ensures that you have all of your pre requisites for your Coach Award Assessment in place. ASSESSMENT CHECKIN The purpose of Coach Award Check In is to confirm you holds all…
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Registration Guidance

Registration Guidance Anyone wishing to pursue a Coaching or Leadership Qualification is required to centrally register with their appropriate National Association. Our handy how to video guides you through the process! Registration is separate from booking a place on a course; the latter is done directly with the Course Provider. It is worth noting that…
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Accreditation of Prior Learning

An application for Accreditation of Prior Learning can: Consider other nationally and internationally recognised professional awards. Recognise training and assessment schemes other than British Canoeing Awarding Body’s Allowing you to access your development pathway at the most appropriate point to you. You can submit an application using your membership portal and we recommend you read…
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Equal Opportunities

Paddles Up Training is fully committed to Equal Opportunities  and Fairness in Assessment. We are aim to ensure access to, and fairness in, assessment for all candidates regardless of their: Race Ethnic or national origin Gender Sexual orientation Disability Age Marital status Social class Political Religious beliefs Affiliations or other personal or professional characteristics PRINCIPLES…
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Complaints Procedure

Paddles Up Training Complaints Procedure Our goal is to give excellent service to all of our paddlers but we recognise that occasionally things do go wrong. We take all complaints we receive seriously, and aim to resolve any problems promptly. To ensure that we provide the kind of service you should expect of us; We welcome…
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Using Webinars for Training

Using Webinars for Training Using webinars for training offers organisations, presenters and learners/delegates alike some great opportunities for sharing information. It can offer solutions that are both more efficient and environmentally friendly. Without travel it becomes possible to meet with people from all over your organisation without incurring large travel and time costs. With careful…
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Appeals Procedure

Appeals Procedure Paddles Up Training   Appeals Procedure is in place for candidates who wish to  appeal against assessment decisions relating to Coaching, Leadership, and Personal Performance Qualifications and Awards. These procedures do not cover the wider issues of dispute resolution, disciplinary action, doping, or child protection matters; further details of other such policies and procedures…
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