General Aims

The Level 4 Canoe Instructor Qualification aims to enable candidates to:

  1. Become qualified to instruct advanced Canoeing skills and lead safe Canoeing trips on Grade III/ IV water with groups of up to 4 students.
  2. Train and Assess for the Canoeing Ireland Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 Canoe Skills Awards.
  3. Run RSR 1, RSR 2 and RSR 3 Training Courses.
  4. Promote safe Canoeing standards, foster further participation and improvement in canoeing standards

Attendance Requirements

Before applying to attend a Level 4 Canoe Instructor Training Course, a candidate must:

  1. Hold the Level 3 Open Canoe Instructor Qualification.
  2. Hold the Level 4 Canoe Skills Award.
  3. Have completed Level 5 Kayak Skills Training
  4. Possess a current and Canoeing Ireland approved First Aid Certificate (REC 3, WFA 3 or equivalent
  5. Hold a River Safety & Rescue 3 (RSR) Cert
  6. Be registered as a member of Canoeing Ireland.
  7. Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
  8. Have unrestricted access to a fully equipped canoe personal equipment, and additional equipment as listed for a Level 4 Canoe Instructor Assessment.
  9. Garda Vetted

Course Outline

The Level 4 Canoe Instructor Qualification requires that a trainee attend a registered four-day Level 4 Canoe training course and a two-day assessment.

 

Training Course Outline

The Level 4 Canoe Instructor Qualification requires that a trainee attend a registered four-day Level 4 Canoe training course and a two-day assessment.

The training course is a mixed of indoor and outdoor practical and theory session, exploring various aspects of paddle sports instruction at the intermediate level. While all courses are tailored to the participant group there are a number of knowledges that are cover on the course. These are as follows:

  • Personal skills and technical knowledge
  • Logistics and planning
  • Safety
  • Coaching and teaching
  • Leadership and guiding
  • Mentorship and professional practice

Course Documents

Please consult the following documents prior to applying for an assessment to ensure you have complete the relevant training and certification, and for details on the format of the assessment –