Level 4 Kayaking Skills Assessment

To obtain the Level 4 River Kayak Skills Award a participant must successfully explain and demonstrate techniques and skills at a level higher than that required for the Level 3 River Kayak Skills Award and be capable of demonstrating any combination of the strokes competently and efficiently.

Requirements for attending a Level 4 River Kayak Skills assessment:

• Have obtained the Level 3 River Kayak Skills Award.
• Have completed an RSR 2 Training Course and obtained an RSR 2 Certificate.
• Be at least 16 years of age.

• Be a member of Canoeing Ireland.

• Have unrestricted access to a fully equipped kayak, personal equipment, and additional equipment. (See Level 4 Kayak Skills List of Equipment).

Assessment

• Assessment subject to water levels and minimum numbers
• The Level 4 Kayak Skills assessment must take place during a river trip of at least three km on water of Grade III difficulty
• During an assessment a candidate must explain and demonstrate all techniques and skills at a level higher than that required for the Level 3 Kayak Skills Award. All techniques, skills and rescues must be demonstrated to the required level in order to achieve this award
• All strokes should be demonstrated in relevant situations i.e. sculling in a stopper. Strokes should be demonstrated on both sides of the kayak
• All rescues must be executed by the candidate acting as both rescuee and rescuer. Generally, required assessment rescues will be kept until the end of the river trip.

While it is not compulsory to attend a training course prior to assessment, it is strongly recommended

Equipment list required for assessment