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.

Sit on Top

Stand Up Paddle Board

Kayak/ GP WW

Sea Kayak

Open Canoe

Paddlesurf

AUX Awards

Advanced

Skills

Awards

Level 5 River Kayak Skills

Level 5 Coming Soon

Level 5 Canoe Skills

Level 5 Paddlesurf Skills

ACN

RSR 3

Intermediate

Skills

Awards

Level 4 River Kayak Skills

Level 4 Sea Kayak Skills

Sit on Top River

Flatwater SUP

Level 3 River Kayak Skills

Level 3 Sea Kayak Skills

Level 4 Canoe Skills

Level 4 Paddlesurf Skills

ECN

Level 3 Canoe Skills

Level 3 Paddlesurf Skills

RSR 2

Intro

Skills

Awards

Level 2 River Kayak Skills

Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills

Sit on Top Flatwater

Intro to SUP

Level 1 River Kayak Skills

Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills

Level 2 Canoe Skills

RSR 1

Advanced Awards

Intermediate Awards

Intro Awards

Participation Programmes/ Awards

Participation Programmes/ Awards

Training and Assessment Request Form

Please fill out the following form to help us provide courses and assessments to meet the demand nationally. From these results we will make our best efforts to provide the most popular courses. Contact development@canoe.ie for any further information.