The Training & Development Unit uses the catchphrase “Safety through Training” to describe a philosophy which can help you and your club develop in an adventurous but safe atmosphere. For this reason Canoeing Ireland has included many aspects of safety awareness in the proficiency awards scheme appropriate to each proficiency level. It has also developed the coaching awards to allow people to teach and lead others having been suitably trained and assessed.
Further to these the Training & Development Unit has developed the River Safety and Rescue Courses in order to help people to undertake training in safety and rescue techniques suitable for a river environment without having to go through the proficiency award scheme. There are two courses available, which are aimed at developing people's safety and rescue skills for different grades of river environment. The aims of these courses include:
- Developing an understanding of safety/rescue protocols
- Developing an understanding of the correct and appropriate equipment
- Executing self rescue
- Rescuing of others in various river conditions
- Recovery of equipment in various river conditions
A handout is available with more details: RSRHandout.pdf
For more information, or to find out about a course coming up soon, please do not hesitate to contact the ICU office at (01) 625 1105.
