The old Paddlesport Instructor has the same remit as the UKCC Level 1 coach which was as a supporting coach.
They are able to be deployed on Very Sheltered and Sheltered Water. If a Level 1 coach was to be deployed to work independently, then they would need to be given site specific training.
This qualification looked at skills in both Canoe and Kayak and supervision/coaching of paddlers in the same craft.
The New Paddlesport Instructor is geared towards providing starter sessions on Very Sheltered Water, and they can do this independently once they have enough experience to lead a session independently at the discretion of their deployer.
These can also be multi-craft sessions including SUPs, with the Instructor being able to work from a craft of their choice.
If they wish to expand the craft they work in, they can do so by either taking on-site training or a British Canoeing Awarding Body Personal Performance Award.
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