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Paddlesport Qualifications

In 2010 the new United Kingdom Coaching Certificate endorsed BCU Qualifications as well as ‘old’ BCU Assessments and some training will be run . With this considered Glenmore Lodge is still running the current BCU Level 2 and 3 Qualification Assessments until they are due to be phased out in Dec 2010, the BCU Level 5 Training and Coaching Process’s courses.

In addition to this we will be running the UKCC BCU Coaching Qualifications Level 1 to Level 3, the Moderate Water Endorsement Courses, the BCU Performance Awards, the BCU Safety Courses, the Coach Transfer Courses and the Coach Support Modules. If you are unsure of the current and future situation, or at which level you can join the UKCC BCU Scheme, please contact the BCU or the SCA direct and they will be able to help you, or check www.canoescotland.com or www.bcu.org.uk.

Paddlesport Qualifications

BCU Qualifications

The current BCU Level 2 and Level 3 assessments will continue until the end of 2010. The existing BCU Level 5 Training course and the Coaching Processes course will continue. If you are, or become, a BCU Level 1 to 5 Coach it will be possible to transfer to become a UKCC BCU Coach if you wish. As a BCU Coach (of any level) you will still be able to operate as present with your current award.

Paddlesport Qualifications

UKCC BCU Coach Qualifications

For all UKCC Coach Awards you must be registered with the SCA/BCU prior to booking on the course. For additional information on the UKCC BCU Awards and how to register please contact the BCU or SCA direct, or check out their websites www.canoescotland.com or www.bcu.org.uk.

Paddlesport Qualifications

BCU Performance Awards - Star Tests

In 2010 Glenmore Lodge will be running the BCU 4 and 5 Star Leader Awards in White Water Kayak, Open Canoe, Sea and Surf. For further information on these awards and their content please contact the SCA or BCU, or check out their websites www.canoescotland.com or www.bcu.org.uk.

Paddlesport Qualifications

BCU Safety Training Courses

To support the BCU Performance Awards and UKCC Coach Awards the BCU have on offer a range of safety training courses. For further information on these awards and their content please contact the SCA or BCU, or check out their websites www.canoescotland.com or www.bcu.org.uk.

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