Canoeing Ireland Awards & Qualification Scheme

Canoeing Ireland’s Award and Qualification Scheme comprises of awards and qualifications in kayaking (river kayaking), sea kayaking, stand up paddle board and sit on top.

The Scheme primarily consists of: Skills Awards, Instructor Qualifications and Coach Qualifications.

However the Scheme is further complemented by River Safety & Rescue Awards and Coastal Navigation Awards which are now an integral part of the Award and Qualification Scheme.

White Water

Kayaking

Sea

Kayaking

Paddlesurf

Canoeing

Stand Up

Paddle

Level 5 River

Instructor

Level 5 Sea

Instructor

Level 5 Canoe

Instructor

Level 4 River

Instructor

Level 4 Sea

Instructor

Level 4 Canoe

Instructor

Level 3 River

Instructor

Level 3 Sea

Instructor

Paddlesurf Instructor

Level 3 Canoe

Instructor

Level 2 Kayak

Instructor

Level 2 Canoe

Instructor

Stand Up Paddle Instructor

Level 1 Kayak

Instructor

Level 1 Canoe

Instructor

Advanced Instructor Awards