Unit Award Scheme
73064 INTRODUCTION TO CANOEING (UNIT 1)
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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demonstrated the ability to | ||
1 | put on and fit a personal flotation device (PFD) | Summary sheet |
2 | lift and carry a given kayak or canoe in a manner avoiding injury to people or equipment | Summary sheet |
3 | launch and safely board the kayak or canoe, from a given position | Summary sheet |
4 | use a paddle to propel the craft over a given distance, eg 100 metres, using appropriate strokes to assist progress on a reasonably straight course | Summary sheet |
5 | stop the craft on reaching a given destination | Summary sheet |
6 | use a paddle to propel the craft backwards over a given distance, eg 25 metres, using appropriate strokes to assist progress on a reasonably straight course | Summary sheet |
7 | stop the craft on reaching a given destination | Summary sheet |
8 | turn the kayak or canoe through 360 | Summary sheet |
9 | move the craft sideways, to the left and to the right, for a given distance, eg five metres | Summary sheet |
10 | perform a capsize drill and retain contact with the kayak or canoe | Summary sheet |
11 | perform at least one further manoeuvre of the kayak or canoe, eg a forwards figure-of-eight course, in order to demonstrate reasonable craft control | Summary sheet |
12 | paddle the kayak or canoe to a given point and disembark. | Summary sheet |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 13 September 2006Level - Entry Level