Courses – Nomad Kayak Club

Paddle Awards

Paddle Award: Nomad BC Paddle Start – Kayak

Syllabus	Prerequisites	Duration	Cost
A fun and enjoyable practical session, introducing you to paddlesport. The prerequisite level for joining Nomads.	No experience required though you need to be aged 10 or above (aged 13 or above for our October courses), and be able to swim 25m and be confident in open water.	3 hours	£45 (non-members) £30 (members)

Dates in 2023

Date	Day	Time	Age Group	Places available
27 May 2023	Saturday	09:30 – 12:30	10 or over	Booking closed
29 May 2023	Monday	09:30 – 12:30	10 or over	0/12 (Fully Booked)
10 Jun 2023	Saturday	09:30 – 12:30	10 or over	Booking closed
24 Jun 2023	Saturday	09:30 – 12:30	10 or over	0/12 (Fully Booked)
22 July 2023	Saturday	09:30 -12:30	10 or over	0/12 (Fully Booked)
19 August 2023	Saturday	09:30 – 12:30	10 or over	Booking closed
02 September 2023	Saturday	09:30 – 12:30	10 or over	Booking closed
09 September 2023	Saturday	09:30 – 12:30	10 or over	0/6 (Fully Booked)

To book a place on one of the above courses please use our Online Booking System.

To register your interest in attending future Paddle Start courses, please contact us and we will add you to our contact list. We will then contact you as the next dates are confirmed.

Paddle Award: Nomad BC Paddle Discover

To register your interest in attending, or for more information, on Paddle Discover courses, please contact us and we will add you to our contact list so we can contact you once course dates are published.

Syllabus	Prerequisites	Duration	Cost
The next step towards becoming an independent paddler, developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; developing your decision making and practical skills, giving you confidence on the water.	You need to be aged 10 or above (aged 13 or above for our October courses). Have previously attended a Nomad led Paddle Start Kayak Course.	tbc	tbc

Dates in 2023 – tbc

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To book a place on one of the above courses please use our Online Booking System.

Paddle Award: Nomad BC Paddle Explore

To register your interest in attending, or for more information, on Paddle Explore courses, please contact us and we will add you to our contact list so we can contact you once course dates are published.

Syllabus	Prerequisites	Duration	Cost
The final British Canoeing Paddle Award offered by Nomads, this course gives you ownership, allowing you to choose where you move next in the world of paddlesport, it includes journeying where you take a trip in your chosen craft and are required to demonstrate your ability to confidently manoeuvre your craft on lakes, canals and rivers.	You need to be aged 10 or above (aged 13 or above or our October courses) and have demonstrated that you have recently attended a Nomad led Paddle Discover course. You will also need a packed lunch for the day.	tbc	tbc

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To book a place on the above course please use our Online Booking System.

Beyond the Paddle Awards (Courses available at/through Nomads)

Rescue Emergency Care Level 1 (REC1) First Aid

Note: This course is heavily subsidised for Nomad Members.

Syllabus	Prerequisites	Duration	Cost	Places Available
The course will include all the content of a standard REC 1 course plus tailored content around hypothermia that water based instructors and activity leaders will find especially useful. Course Dates 29 April 23	None	8 hours	£25 (members)	Booking Closed

To book a place on the above course please use our Online Booking System

Note: Members Only Course (Should course places not be filled by Club Members then places will be made available to the general public at an increased cost. To register an interest please email training@nomadkayakclub.co.uk)

Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Training Course (formerly FSRT)

Note: This course is heavily subsidised for Nomad Members.

Syllabus	Prerequisites	Duration	Cost	Places Available
Do you want to know what to do if either you or others fall into the water? This course will support you to consider safe practices, provide practical solutions to common issues and appropriate responses to incidents, providing peace of mind when venturing out onto the water. An essential course for the independent paddler. This course is also a prerequisite for British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor. Course Dates 10 June 2023	Paddle Explore Award or equivalent experience and BC Registration	8 hours	£50 (members)	Fully Booked
Post course rescue practice sessions: Tuesday 11th July 18:30 – 20:00 Tuesday 18th July 18:30 – 20:00 Tuesday 1st August 18:30 – 20:00 Tuesday 8th August 18:30 – 20:00	FSRT/PSR & NKC Membership	1.5 hours/ session	NKC Members only	6/8 6/8 6/8 6/8

To book a place on the above course please use our Online Booking System
To book a place on the above practice sessions please email Here

Note: Members Only Course (Should course places not be filled by Club Members then places will be made available to the general public at an increased cost. To register an interest please email training@nomadkayakclub.co.uk)

Paddlesport Instructor Award

Note: This course is heavily subsidised for Nomad Members.

Syllabus	Prerequisites	Duration	Cost	Places Available
The Paddlesport Instructor Award is the baseline qualification for supervising Aquadrome based Club sessions. Course Dates 12-13 August 2023	FSRT/PSRT and BC Registration	2 days	£100 (members)	Fully Booked

Introduction to Safeguarding eLearning

Syllabus	Prerequisites	Duration	Cost
This course covers introductory safeguarding awareness, explaining best practice and what to do if you have a concern. The course is baseline qualification for supervising Aquadrome based Club sessions. This eLearning module is provide by British Canoeing Click here to access the course	None	45 mins	£10