Date/Time
Date(s) - 20/10/2019 - 25/10/2019
All Day
Location
Halton Training Camp
Categories
Restrictions. This course is open to CFAV’s and Cadets aged 16years + from the ACF and CCF. ATC and SCC CFAV bids are welcome on a top up basis only. Candidates must be water confident and be able to swim 25mts.
Course Content. This is a 5 day introduction to Open Canoeing (O2F) in a sheltered water environment. The course content includes clothing and equipment, access and conservation, weather, lifting, carrying and launching, efficient forward and reverse paddling, turning, moving sideways, manoeuvring the Canoe in confined spaces, self/group rescues and participating in a journey. The outcome of this course is for the candidate to demonstrate a competent level of skill as a member of a team led by a qualified Paddlesport or Moderate Water Leader.
Notes. Candidates should be physically fit, free from injury and have a keen interest in adventurous activities. This course may be used towards a gold DofE residential project. Upon successful completion of this course candidates will be issued a CCAT course certificate and brassard badge (cadets only).
CPD. Qualified Paddlesport Instructors or Leaders can attend the O2F as an observer to refresh and update their skills with current best practice.
*The O2F is an entry level qualification for the British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor award.
CCAT Application Process.
A CCAT course application is available on WESTMINSTER and the CCAT website
www.armycadetadventure.co.uk The course fee is £40.00.
An electronic course application needs to be placed onto WESTMINSTER by your ACF/CCF unit.
The CCAT course application form needs to be completed in full, legible signed and authorised by your unit ACF/CCF. The course application needs to be sent to HQ CCAT, Capel Curig, by post or email with the course fee (cheque made payable to CCAT or BACs). Ensure the name of the student and course is written on the back of the cheque or included in the BACs payment reference.
