Course Candidate Guidance

Enrolling in an accredited paddlesport course is a great choice. If you are not sure yet which course is right for you, check out this handy tool provided by British Canoeing Awarding Body: 

To check which prerequisites you require for any course, please check out this handy Summary of Prerequisites for BCAB Qualifications & Awards. The majority of qualifications require First Aid and Safeguarding training to be completed prior to registration.

For any policies pertaining to course candidates, please visit our Policies page.

To find guidance on how to register for a coaching or leadership qualification, please read our Coach & Leader Registration guidance.

If you have any questions pertaining to qualifications and courses, please reach out to our dedicated Coaching and Development Manager.