Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre

Coaching

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At Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre we offer a wide range of coaching courses. Pre-requisites for coaching awards can be gained through the general programme or through specific courses e.g. BCU Canoe Safety Test.

For some courses which require external validation/registration, the appropriate NGB fee will be added to the course fee, at the appropriate rate. These sometimes vary depending upon an individual's membership status.

We advertise some specific courses, but can also arrange courses to suit groups and individuals. Contact us on 01603 632307

*Minimum numbers are required to run courses therefore start dates and times may be delayed until sufficient number are accumulated.

Coaching courses on offer include:

• RYA Dinghy Instructor Award
• RYA Powerboat Instructor Award
• BCU Level 1 Kayak Coach
• BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach
• BCU Level 2 Kayak Coach
• BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach
• BCU Level 3 Kayak Coach
• BCU Level 3 Canoe Coach
• BCU Level 3 Sea Kayak Coach
• MIAS Level 1/2 (Mountain Bike Instructor Award Scheme)
• LEA Climbing Wall Supervisor Award
• LEA Mobile Abseil Tower Supervisor Award

RYA Dinghy Instructor Award - is for those who are competent sailors who would like to become involved in the RYA coaching scheme at an RYA recognised school or club teaching dinghy sailing.

Before attending the Dinghy Instructor course candidates must have/be:

• Minimum age of 16
• National Powerboat Certificate (level 2)
• First Aid Certificate (minimum 7 hours)
• Sailing ability equivalent to the old Level 5 standard
• Attended a pre-entry sailing assessment
• For full details of the award and pre-requisites contact the Royal Yachting Association

RYA Powerboat instructor
Pre requisites Min 16yrs 5 season logged experience (p/t) 1 Season logged experience (f/t) First Aid (Min 6hrs) National Powerboat Certificate Full RYA membership

LEA Climbing Wall Supervisor Award
Pre requisites: Personal experience of climbing walls. First Aid certificate (before assessment)

LEA Abseil Tower Supervisors Award
Pre requisites: Personal experience is desirable but not essential First Aid certificate (before assessment)

BCU L1 Coach
Pre requisites Min18yrs BCU 2* BCU CST First Aid Basic member of BCU C1 and C2

BCU L2 Coach Award - Training
(Canoe or Kayak) Min 16yrs Pre requisites: BCU 3* and canoe safety test in relevant discipline Comprehensive BCU membership First Aid

First Aid
Min 4hrs C1 and C2 registration completed Comprehensive BCU membership

BCU L2 Coach Award - Assessment
(Canoe or Kayak) Pre requisites: L2 training completed BCU comprehensive membership First aid (min 4hrs) Minimum of 20 hours logged teaching experience Canoe safety test

BCU Level 3 Coach Award - Training
Pre requisites: BCU L2 Coach in same discipline Minimum 8 hour first aid C1 and C2 registration (available from BCU) Comprehensive BCU membership Appropriate 4* test and logbook

BCU Level 3 Coach Award - Assessment
Pre requisites: BCU L3 training completed in same discipline BCU comprehensive membership First Aid (min 8hrs) Minimum 30 hours logged experience C1 and C2 registration (available from BCU)

MIAS L1/2 Training
Pre requisites Personal experience of off road biking First Aid (Min 6hrs) Age 18yrs+