A CPD is a course for Continued Professional Development which aims to refine or broaden skills. This year the TDU committee are running a series of CPDs on the weekend of the AGM the 8th and 9th of March. We would like to see as many registered TDU members attending these events as possible as they’re a great opportunity to refresh and upgrade skills.
The following CPDs will run on Saturday the 8th of March, except the RSR3 CPD which is a two day course and will also run on the 9th of March. All CPDs will finish in time to allow attendees to come to the AGM on Saturday evening. Please follow the links below for more information and to sign up. Looking forward to seeing you there!
– TDU Committee

RSR 3 CPD
As of January 2013 all Level 4 Instructors can run the RSR 3 – Grade III Rescue Course. In order to maintain best practice in the delivery of the RSR awards the Training and Development Unit is running a series of CPD events for trainee and qualified instructors.
This RSR 3 CPD workshop is open to all Level 4 Kayak trainee and qualified Instructors wishing to improve their delivery of the RSR 3 Training Course. For trainee instructors attendance at the workshop will count as sitting in on the required two RSR courses.
The workshop will focus on the practical elements of delivering the RSR 3 course and will involve demonstrations of how the various elements of the course can be delivered. You will need to bring all of your usual paddling gear, including boat and paddle and expect to get wet! The RSR 3 syllabus can be found on the Canoeing Ireland Awards and Qualifications Page at www.canoe.ie.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/rsr-3-cpd-tickets-10220145731?aff=es2&rank=3&sid=b530c142958c11e3a5dc123139057c14

RSR 2 CPD
As of January 2013 all Level 3 Instructors can run the RSR 2 – Grade II Rescue Course. In order to maintain best practice in the delivery of the RSR awards the Training and Development Unit are running a series of CPD events for trainee and qualified instructors.
This RSR 2 CPD workshop is open to all Level 3 or 4 Kayak trainee and qualified Instructors wishing to improve their delivery of the RSR 2 Training Course. For trainee instructors attendance at the workshop will count as sitting in on the required two RSR courses.
The workshop will focus on the practical elements of delivering the RSR 2 course and will involve demonstrations of how the various elements of the course can be delivered. You will need to bring all of your usual paddling gear, including boat and paddle and expect to get wet! The RSR 2 syllabus can be found on the Canoeing Ireland Awards and Qualifications Page at www.canoe.ie.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/rsr-2-cpd-tickets-10628099933

Wilderness 3 CPD
The Wilderness 3 re-validation CPD is open to any registered members of the Training & Development Unit. It will be run as paddle sport specific first aid training. Anyone interested in attending this CPD must show proof of previous first aid training & certification (REC or Wilderness is acceptable). Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/wilderness-3-first-aid-recert-tickets-10492919605

Level 2 Kayak Skills Assessment and RSR1 CPD
In order to maintain best practice in the delivery of the skills awards the Training and Development Unit are running a series of CPD events for trainee and qualified instructors.
This Level 2 Kayak Skills Assessment CPD workshop is open to all Level 2/3/4 Kayak trainee and qualified Instructors wishing to improve their delivery of the Level 2 Kayak Skills Assessment. For trainee instructors attendance at the workshop will count as sitting in on the required two Level 2 Assessments.
The workshop will focus on the practical elements of assessing the Level 2 Kayak Skills and will involve demonstrations of how the various elements of the assessment can be delivered. You will need to bring all of your usual paddling gear, including boat and paddle and expect to get wet! The Level 2 syllabus can be found on the Canoeing Ireland Awards and Qualifications Page at www.canoe.ie.
http://www.eventbrite.ie/e/level-2-kayak-skills-assessmentrsr1-cpd-tickets-10628344665

Level 3 Kayak Skills Assessment CPD
In order to maintain best practice in the delivery of the skills awards the Training and Development Unit are running a series of CPD events for trainee and qualified instructors.
This Level 3 Skills Assessment CPD workshop is open to all Level 3/4 Kayak trainee and qualified Instructors wishing to improve their delivery of the Level 3 skills assessment. For trainee instructors attendance at the workshop will count as sitting in on the required two Level 3 skills assessments.
The workshop will focus on the practical elements of assessing the Level 3 Kayak skills and will involve demonstrations of how the various elements of the assessment can be delivered. You will need to bring all of your usual paddling gear, including boat and paddle and expect to get wet! The Level 3 syllabus can be found on the Canoeing Ireland Awards and Qualifications Page at www.canoe.ie.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/level-3-kayak-skills-assessment-cpd-tickets-10628234335