Instructor training courses

MIAS Mountain Bike Leader Level 2

MIAS Level 2 Instructor. After this course you should be confident to lead a group on Wild country terrain up to 600m with access of 30 mins away. The course covers, navigation, route cards, first aid, trail maintenance, access and conservation, group management and leadership, coaching techniques,  bike handling skills and the law. You need to be competent on a bike and have some leadership experience. Having your own equipment is beneficial with a good level of fitness. The course runs at Friston and Bedgebury Forest.

£230 pp

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RYA Assistant instructor – Dinghy (site specific)

This course is designed to support volunteers and sailors who wish to build their skills and support sailing activities at Buzz Active. This course gives you the skills to assist on sailing courses run at the Buzz Active Eastbourne site, run inhouse by our team of senior instructors.

run over 4 weekends in October.

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RYA Powerboat instructor course

Pre-entry assessment

The first day is a skills assessment day. This is to ensure candidates have the basic skills prior to the first day of the course.

The course
Three day course assessed by an independent Trainer on the third day.

Pre requisite qualifications

First aid certificate
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience

Five seasons experience of powerboat use, logged (preferably in range of boat types and sizes) OR one season for those who use powerboats as an integral part of their normal full-time occupation.

Outcome

You will be qualified to teach up to and including Powerboat Level 2 under the supervision of the Principal or Chief Instructor. If you hold the Safety Boat Certificate, you may also teach the RYA Safety Boat Course.

Course dates- 8-11 April 2024.

Cost – £450

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RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor

Pre-requisites
Minimum age 16
Intermediate non-planing certificate with beach starting and non-planing jibe clinics
RYA Powerboat level 2 certificate
RYA Safe & Fun safeguarding certificate
Valid first aid qualification
Course duration

The course will be run over five days, from 9 am to 5.30 pm, though sessions can run over.

Course dates 25-29 May 2024

For more information, please contact the centre.

£350pp

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British Canoeing Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course

The Paddle sport Safety and Rescue Course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment.

The course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of their chosen craft. The objective is to introduce, explore and practice simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the paddlers with the tools to solve common paddling issues.

Friday 31^st May 2024, 10:30-16:30

£100

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British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor

The qualification will support the instructor with practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat, initial familiarisation activities, games and activities to support learning and how to use mini journeys to inspire adventure and exploration. This will be enhanced with support on how these sessions can be delivered in a way that is enjoyable, safe and rewarding.

The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/starter sessions within the safety management systems of clubs, centres or other organisations in:

• Very Sheltered Water environments
• Craft deemed suitable for a first-time experience

Saturday 1^st June 2024-Sunday 2^nd June 2024, 08:30-16:30

£190

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British Canoeing Paddle Sport Leader Training (2 day)

Your award will support you to run safe and enjoyable trips, based on your group’s needs and aspirations. You will lead journeys, on sheltered water, for a range of mixed craft.

As a Leader, you can work independently or be deployed by a club, centre or organisation to lead trips and journeys. The purpose of these trips may be wide ranging from educational experiences, social adventures or trying something new.

You will be able to provide British Canoeing Awarding Body Awards and Training such as:

Personal Performance Awards – Paddle Start and Paddle Discover.

Wednesday 29^th May 2024-Thursday 30^th May 2024, 09:00-17:00

Cost: £190

Pre-requisite qualifications: FSRT, BC Safeguarding & BC Member

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British Canoeing Paddle Sport Leader Assessment (2 day)

Your award will support you to run safe and enjoyable trips, based on your group needs and aspirations. You will lead journeys, on sheltered water, for a range of mixed craft.

As a Leader, you can work independently or be deployed by a club, centre or organisation to lead trips and journeys. The purpose of these trips may be wide ranging from educational experiences, social adventures or trying something new.

You will be able to provide British Canoeing Awards and Training such as:

Personal Performance Awards Paddle Start and Paddle Discover.

Paddle sport Leader Assessment

Dates TBC

Cost: £190

This course is run remotely at Ardingly Reservoir for day 1 and on either the Ouse from Barcombe Mills or the River  Medway from Teapot island for day 2. Own transport and equipment is essential. Chris Conley the course tutor will liaise direct with candidates around the venue arrangements.

Pre-requisites: FSRT, BC safeguarding & BC Member, own transport and equipment for the course in your chosen craft

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