British Canoe Union North America
Copyright © 2009
Sea Kayaking International
All rights reserved.
Literature Page
Paddlepower, Cross Stream Challenge Star Leadership Coaching Registration
Most files below are in PDF format Version 8. All of these forms are updated periodically. Please use the most up to date forms. All paperwork needs to be printed at a high resolution on white paper. Also see the Syllabi page and Membership Page.
Cross Stream Challenge Information (290K)
Single page flyer about Cross Stream Challenge.
Paddlepower Information (292K)
Single page flyer about Paddlepower.
7 Stages to becoming a 4 Star Assessor (updated Sept. 08)
The steps needed to run 4 Star Leader programs.
Leadership Registration Guidance Notes
Notes for candidates looking to take a Star Leadership program.
4 and 5 Star Leader Registration (LR Form)
All candidates wishing to attend a BCU 4 or 5 Star Leader Assessment will be required to have registered with BCUNA. Candidates should allow three weeks to complete the registration process. To register for a course please complete the Leadership Registration Form (LR Form) above and return it to BCUNA, with the necessary fee. Registration will be required for both 4 and 5 Star Assessment and will be the start of the validating process of your qualification.
Coaching & Leadership Prerequisites
List of all prerequisites for coaching and leadership awards.
See below for First Aid and CPR Notes, Coach Medical Declaration and Statement of Physical Competence
Notes for candidates wishing to apply to become a BCU Coach
This document will help you get started with the process of becoming a BCU coach.
For a diagramatic look at the BCU Coaching System. Upated April 2009.
CR Form Updated C1 form Updated 3/15/10
The CR form replaces the C1 form
This form must be printed full size on white paper.
Read the C1 Registration notes below.
Must use up to date CR form.
Candidates should download the CR. Coaches should not hand them out.
See list of approved First Aid/CPR providers below.
Read all the BCUNA Updates to be current on BCUNA policies.
Central Registration Information Updated 3/15/10
Notes for CR Completion Guidance. 2 pages explaining BCU Central Registration. The CR form is not included with this form (see above).
Information about the APL Process.
The form used to start the APL Process.
Coaching & Leadership Prerequisites
List of all prerequisites for coaching and leadership awards.
For completion where a BCU Coach is unable to sign the Statement of Physical Competence.
BCU UKCC Level 2 Alternatives to BCU Foundation Modules
This is relevant for Coaches working towards BCU (UKCC) Level 2.
How to complete the L2 Assessment Portfolio
A guide for candidates.
All active Coaches have a responsibility to maintain a current first aid award, to ensure they can look after paddlers in their care. Coaches sign a declaration upon registration for our Coaching qualifications accepting this responsibility. Holding a valid first aid award is also part of the BCU Coach Update Scheme; Coaches who meet these requirements are recognised by the BCU as being active and up-to-date.
In order to meet these requirements all BCU Coaches (except BCU UKCC Level 1) need a recognised first aid certificate recorded on their Home Nation Association membership record. Please see below for contact details. All first aid training needs to be delivered by a recognised provider and include within the syllabus general first aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). If a First Aid Course is not included on our recognised list, a copy of the syllabus will need to be submitted along with details of the course length and the training provider to the British Canoe Union for approval.
The minimum requirements for course length are listed below*
|
New System |
|||
| Level 1 | 4 Hours |
6 Hours (recommended) |
||
| Level 2 | 4 Hours |
8 Hours |
||
| Moderate Water Endorsement | n/a |
8 Hours |
||
| Level 3 | 8 Hours |
Not yet applicable |
||
| Level 4 | 8 Hours |
Not yet applicable |
||
| Level 5 | 2 Day |
Not yet applicable |
||
| BCU 4 Star Leader | n/a |
2 Day |
||
| BCU 5 Star Leader | 8 Hours |
2 Day |
* From 1st January 2010 this will be training contact time, NOT course length.
Please Note: An up-to-date first aid certificate must be seen every three years by the home nation. In addition, for any first aid certificates that have been issued outside the UK, please contact the home nation.
First Aid and CPR certification are only accepted from the following organizations; Red Cross, American Heart, SOLO, National Ski Patrol, Wilderness Medical Associates, National Safety Council, PADI, Board of Emergency Medicine, Medic First Aid.
BCU North America will not accept First Aid or CPR from on-line certifiers.
There is often confusion around the 4, 6, and 8 hour courses, with many people told the course is ‘one day’ and they think this is OK as the 8 hour requirement. Please help coaches ensure they access an appropriate length course. We check training contact time.
Any coach who has a first aid qualification recorded on their membership record, will not need to provide new evidence until their current certificate expires, and we accept that some of these may have qualifications that are less than ideal.
To support coaches who hold a first aid award, but have not yet sent us a copy, we will offer some leniency over what we accept up until 1st Jan 2010. We don’t want coaches who have accidently done a course that is not acceptable, to go and have to do another. We are working to ensure that we are doing everything we can to inform coaches of our requirements over the next few months. We will be publishing an article in October CoDe to inform Coaches of the changes and will create a document that we can circulate to new coaches etc.
Candidates who sign an application form for a course leading to a BCU qualification have agreed to the following:
I understand that in law I have a ‘duty of care’ to others, and this duty of care is enhanced with regard to my responsibility to those whom I teach because of the training and any qualification which I may receive.”
I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief I am physically fit, and do not have any *condition which may impair my ability to be responsible for the overall safety of canoeists in my charge.”
“I do not have *diabetes or *epilepsy, and understand that in the event of any change to my fitness to be responsible for the safety of others, I must declare the fact to the Director of Coaching of the BCU.”
*The declaring of an impairment does not necessarily debar a person from holding a coaching qualification. The BCU does its utmost to ensure that only common sense conditions are placed on those who may not be able to fulfil all the requirements, both stated and implicit, for the holding of a coaching qualification. Please send sae to the BCU Office for a copy of the policy statement giving the terms of reference under which qualifications may be awarded or continue to be held.
Course Notification
See the bottom of the Calendar Page for information on Course Notification.
Paperwork Flow updated 9/8/09
Directions on filling out paperwork for BCU programs.
Course Report updated 1/29/10
Form for BCU program not needing course notification. Filled out by the Coach/Assessor.
2010 Program Fee Form updated updated 3/14/10
Form filled out by the candidate for new BCU programs.
Course Schedule Form updated 11/24/05
Form used for all coach education programs requiring course notification.
BCU Safety Training Course Administration updated 1/17/09
Directions on administration for running BCU safety courses.
BCU Environment Definitions updated 4/09
Staffing Levels & Ratios updated 4/10
Star Award Guidance Notes updated May, 2009
This document will answer many questions which coaches have on running Star programs.
BCU Safety Award Staffing Requirements updated 12/1/09
This document outlines the pre-requisites and steps required to register as a provider of the BCU Safety Awards.
Foundation Module Administration updated November, 2009
The following administration requirements apply to all BCU Foundation Modules.
This document will answer many questions which coaches have on running Star programs.
UK and North America Course Provider Form (92K) updated 4-22-09
All personal performance awards (1-4 Star & Canoe Safety Test) as well as Coach Education programs run by UK Coaches require the coach(s) to obtain and complete a BCUNA Provider Form. All North American Coach Education programs must be under a Provider.
This logbook is designed so that you can record evidence of expeditions, trips, other experiences and coaching activities, in preparation for training, or assessments within the BCU Coaching Service tests and awards scheme. A properly maintained logbook is an essential requirement for all Coaching and Leadership awards; this logbook fulfils the requirement and the format is easy to follow. The logbook can also be used to evidence currency as part of the BCU Coach Update scheme.
BCU Courses which automatically update a coach
The following courses will count as a valid coach update opportunity for any coaching member and should automatically update coaches in BCU / Home Nation database.
Coach Self Assessment Form (15K)
Form used for coaches to self assess to meet update requirements.
Injury Prevention Booklet (34K)
The Canoeist and the Swimming Pool (72K)
Advice for Pool Managers and authorities on the use of swimming pools for paddlesport activity
AB Enquiries and Appeals Procedure
This outlines the procedures for candidates if they wish to enquire or appeal against an assessment decision made in relation to BCU (UKCC) Level 1 or 2.
This policy outlines BCU Awarding Body’s commitment to ensuring access to, and fairness in, assessment for all candidates regardless of their race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, social class, political or religious beliefs and affiliations, or other personal or professional characteristics which are acknowledged to have no bearing on assessment, whilst also safeguarding the integrity of its qualifications.
AB Malpractice Reporting Procedures
BCU AB require us to report to us any malpractice that is suspected on the part of candidates, trainers, assessors, Canoe England staff, or any others involved in providing the BCU Awarding Body’s UKCC qualifications.
AB Reasonable Adjustments Policy
This outlines the policy on how candidates’ with a particular assessment requirements can be offered extra assistance to ensure that they can access assessment and demonstrate attainment. For example Dyslexia, hearing/visual impairment, or a physical disability.
Candidates can apply to BCU Awarding for special consideration if they miss an assessment session, miss a deadline for the submission of your written work, or perform poorly because they suffered temporary illness, injury, or indisposition at the time of assessment.
This outlines the procedures for candidates if they wish to enquire or appeal against an assessment decision made in relation to non UKCC qualifications.
2008 Star Award Assessor Registration Form (70KB) updated 10/17/07
Coaches who hold the appropriate recognized experience or pre-requisites to assess the new Star Awards, and who wish to undertake assessments from March 1, 2008 onwards will be required to register their intent with the BCUNA Administrator.
Foundation Safety & Rescue Provider Registration From for Current CST Providers updated 7/8/08
Form to apply to become a FSR Provider
Foundation Trainer Application Form updated 4/17/09
Form used to apply to become a Safety Trainer.
Coach Educator Application (65KB)
Form to apply to become a Coach Educator
Old Level 2 to New Level 2
Existing BCU Trainee Level 2 Coaches can:
- Complete a 1 day module to transfer into the new scheme as a new Level 1 Coach OR Take an 'old' BCU Level 2 Assessment OR Register for new Level 2 Training
Existing BCU Level 2 Coaches can:
- Continue to coach under their existing Level 2 remit OR Complete a Level 2 transfer module. Transfer into the new scheme as new Level 2 Coach.
Level 2 Transfer Course - Precourse Information