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Level:
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FIVE
STAR Award (RIVER)
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Course Duration:
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To
be determined
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Aim:
This is an environment specific journeying
award to be designated and endorsed for "River". It confirms
the candidate's competence at an advanced level to journey on the
most demanding water, requiring the highest level of judgement and
technical skills, including the ability to lead a group at this
level.
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Environment:
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On
white water river with sections
of not less than Grade
IV
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Type
of Craft:
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River-
general prupose, closed cockpit white-water
kayak |
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Pre-Entry
Requirement:
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1.
Four Star Award (River)
2.
Hold a valid first aid certification
3.
Log book showing required previous experience
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Trainer
/ Assessor:
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Level
5 Coaches
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Theory
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General
knowledge of canoe sports
Knowledge
of sea kayaks and related equipments
Understanding
of all matters pertaining to planning a sea journey
Knowledge
of buoyage
Knowledge
of meteorlogical issues and weather information
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Technical
Skills
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- Organise
and lead an expedition for a group for River Award of
at least four, experienced, whitewater kayakers on a river
expedition, which includes sections of uo to Grade IV
rapids
- Demonstrate
the ability to establish a clear plan, including such
logistic support as is necessary
- Demonstrate
sound judgment in choice of both personal kit and additional
group equipment, making due allowance for the ability
of the group
- Demonstrate
sound leadership and group control throughout the journey,
including facilitation of briefing/discussion and choice
of rapid-running strategies, and the ability to make sound
judgement in risk assessment and overall safety awareness
- Demonstrate
the ability to setup a variety of systems and techniques
for rescue cover on more difficult rapids, including the
retrieval of kayaks and equipment
- Demonstrate
a solid base of personal skills, including all those required
at Level Four but performed with confidence on more demanding
water
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Journey
Experience
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- Produce
a log-book showing evidence of at least 20 "quality"
river journeys at the required standard on a minimum of
10 different rivers and with any one section of river repeated
no more than twice.
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Written
Examination
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The
candidates will answer questions to demonstrate:
- Wide
unerpinning knowledge of general kayaking matters.
- Sound
specific knowledge of matters pertaining to whitewater kayaking
- Good
understanding of all matters pertaining to planning a difficult
river journey
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