Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
The course is strategically structured into two phases: the first two days focus on Flat-Water Skills and RSR1, establishing a foundation of paddle strokes, balance, and proactive accident prevention. The final three days escalate to Moving Water and RSR2, where you will master technical maneuvers, obstacle navigation, and advanced rescue techniques specific to white-water environments.
Certification
- River Safety and Rescue 1 (Canoeing Ireland) (CanIr-RSR 1)
- Sit-on-Top Flat-Water Skills (CanIr-SOT Flat) Canoeing Ireland (ICUSTFS)
- Sit-on-Top River Skills (CanIr-SOT Riv) Canoeing Ireland (ICUSTR)
- River Safety and Rescue Training 2 – (Canoeing Ireland) (CanIr-RSR2)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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River Safety and Rescue 1 (Canoeing Ireland) (CanIr-RSR 1)
Sit-on-Top Flat-Water Skills (CanIr-SOT Flat) Canoeing Ireland (ICUSTFS)
Sit-on-Top River Skills (CanIr-SOT Riv) Canoeing Ireland (ICUSTR)
River Safety and Rescue Training 2 - (Canoeing Ireland) (CanIr-RSR2)
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
Career Progression
Employment opportunities as a Kayak Guide or Activity Instructor at adventure centers, summer camps, and inland water parks across Ireland.