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Level 1
 
  Level :
  Level 1 Coaching Award
   Course Duration :
  18 Hours

Aim: This award course is to provide both training and assessment for those willing to faciliate, organise and deliver training and assessment for One Star Award.

Environment:

 Simple Coastal Water

Type of Craft:

Single seat closed cockpit kayak

Pre-Entry Requirement:

 1.

Attained Two Star Award

 2. Swimmining 50 m without PFD
 3. Member of SCF affiliates
 4. At least 18 years and above
 5. Endorsed by at least a Level 2 Coach as "competent to proceed to Level 1 Coach Training Course

Trainer / Assessor:

 Level 3 Coach


Course Content

  • Training to deliver all necessary skills for One Star Award
  • Training in basic foundation of coaching processes
  • Training in risk management and leadership skills
  • Training in kayak games suitable for introductory course
  • Training in various rescue techniques 

Theory

  • Training safety regulations
  • General safety
  • Coach's ethics

Pre-assessment Personal Targets

  • Work as a trainee Level 1 Coach under the guidance of a Level 2 Coach or above and log a minimum coaching experience of at least One Star Training Course
  • Hold a recognised current first aid certification
  • Assessment should be completed within 1 year upon completion of the Level 1 Coach Training Course
  • Proficient Personal Skills

Assessment

  • Complete a satisfactory coaching assessment of a full One Star Award Course including theory and practical teaching

Note

To gain the full award, the candidate must:
  • Attend a Level 1 Coaching Training Course
  • Fulfill all pre-assessment personal targets
  • Complete a satisfactory assessment