RAFT GUIDE Grade 2 Assessment

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The Details

We do everything we can to take the stress out of assessments, we are focused on the journey and not the destination. The experience will be safe, engaging and enjoyable, with you at the heart of the process involving you in as much of the decision making as possible.

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TYPICAL ASSESSMENT

Your assessor will guide you through the stages of arranging your assessment, discussing with you the best times and dates for the assessment, helping you ensure you have a group to lead and the appropriate assessment conditions on the day.

By the end of the assessment you will have to demonstrate knowledge and skills in four areas:

• Personal Paddling Skills

• Rescue Skills

• Safety, Leadership and Group Skills

• Theory

The assessment takes place over a typical paddling day, depending on the logistics relating to access to suitable environments, you and your assessor may agree a longer assessment.

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HELP AND SUPPORT AHEAD OF YOUR ASSESSMENT

Every Raft Guide (Grade 2) will prepare differently for their assessment, however, you can check your readiness for assessment using:

• Raft Guide Assessment Guidance – this explains, in detail, the standard required.

  You can look at the Assessment Guidance here.

• Leadership eLearning and online Resources – This optional, interactive eLearning package will take you through some of the key principles behind the British Canoeing Awarding Body Model of Leadership. This is a good refresher of the Leadership principles, at any point on your journey towards becoming a Leader. You also might find it useful to carry out a Self-Assessment using British Canoeing's Leader Self Analysis Tool Find All resources here!

 

REGISTERING FOR YOUR ASSESSMENT

Registration is a process for Raft Guides (Grade 2) who are planning to attend an Assessment course. The purpose of Registration is to confirm you hold all prerequisites, it's quick and confirmation is sent straight to your inbox*. This should then be shared with the assessor to confirm eligibility for assessment. It also gives you peace of mind that you have everything you need in place and you can focus on enjoying your assessment. Please do not try to Register unless you hold all prerequisites:

• White Water Safety and Rescue training or Rescue 3 WRT Award

• Safeguarding Training (dated within last 3years)

• First Aid (dated within last 3 years and appropriate to this award)

• Full National Association Membership

*Note - as long as you meet the prerequisites, you will be automatically sent confirmation of your Registration.

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WHAT DOES REGISTRATION COST?

Registration costs vary a little dependant on the qualification and where you live, for more information you can read the Registration Guide here.

 

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• You will need to be an On the Water British Canoeing Member - join now British Canoeing Membership (On the Water)

• You need to be at least 16 years of age to register

• Once you're a member, you access your membership portal and register through the dedicated platform

• For more information you can use our Registration Guidance here.

**Note – if you are aware that your record is out of date (for example your First Aid has expired) we recommend you update your record first.