{"product_id":"level-4-kayaking-skills-assessment","title":"Level 4 Kayaking Skills Assessment","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequirements for attending a Level 4 River Kayak Skills assessment:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave obtained the Level 3 River Kayak Skills Award.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave completed an RSR 2 Training Course and obtained an RSR 2 Certificate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe at least 16 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/membership.canoe.ie\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emember of Canoeing Ireland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave unrestricted access to a fully equipped kayak, personal equipment, and additional equipment. (See Level 4 Kayak Skills List of Equipment).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment subject to water levels and minimum numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Level 4 Kayak Skills assessment must take place during a river trip of at least three km on water of Grade III difficulty\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll strokes should be demonstrated in relevant situations i.e. sculling in a stopper. Strokes should be demonstrated on both sides of the kayak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is not compulsory to attend a training course prior to assessment, it is strongly recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/4433\/files\/Lvl-4-RK-Skills-Equipment-List-21.pdf?v=1792660885\" title=\"Level 4 kayaking assessment equipment list\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEquipment list required for assessment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canoe Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178382508370,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/4433\/files\/level-3-kayak-skills-rapid.jpg?v=1754245901","url":"https:\/\/www.canoecentre.com\/products\/level-4-kayaking-skills-assessment","provider":"Canoe Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}