> >2 - Is it possible to design an overall ranking system so that you know > >exactly where you stand? If not an overall system, how about a series of > >benchmarks? > > > No - even though the ACA and BCU seem to think so. > > Scott > So.Cal. It isn't that way at all, Scott. The BCU (and, I presume, the ACA) have implemented a training program that is designed to take paddlers through reasonably well described levels of personal skill and sea/weather conditions. Assessments are offered to help paddlers to understand whether they have achieved the described levels of competency, and - whether or not successful - to provide feedback to facilitate further development. Every assessment, whether pass or fail, includes the specification of a personal action plan for that further develpment. In short, the BCU training system is competency-oriented; it is not at all a ranking system. Bob Volin (passed some, failed some) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Sep 09 2004 - 19:34:40 PDT
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