Workshop Exam for rafting guides, safety kayak and trip leader. IRF
- Course to become a rafting guide for International Rafting Federation IRF
- Durata
- 2 days
- Prerequisites:
- good physical health, good swimming skills, rafting experience , BLS-D course 8 hours valid from at least 6 months before the exam for rafting guide or safety kayak.
- BLS-D course + phtc course 16 hours or more for those who want to become trip leader.
- Whitewater rescuer license.
Here’s the minimum resume to obtain the license:
| License | Level | Minimum of requested experience |
| rafting guide, safety kayak | 2 | 10 trips or 20 hours on river lv 2 |
| rafting guide, safety kayak | 3 | 30 trips or 60 hours on river lv 3 |
| rafting guide, safety kayak | 4 | 50 trips or 100 hours on river lv 4 |
| Rafting trip leader | 2 | 50 trips or 100 hours on river lv 2 |
| Rafting trip leader | 3 | 75 trips or 150 hours on river lv 3 |
| Rafting trip leader | 4 | 200 trips or 400 hours on river lv 4 |
- Aimed to:
- all those who want to become rafting guides and already have all of the requisites.
The exam of commercial rafting guide Rescue Project IRF is a unique course aimed to those who want to accompany people in river with a job license. Raft is a particular boat that requires a specific formation; it is necessary to already have good raft leading skills in order to undertake this training.
What will be released:
- Commercial rafting guide Rescue Project, for those who have already concluded the 4 days course rescue project
- International Rafting Federation guide license
The program is structured in a total of 2 days of exam.
NOTES:
- It is possible to rent PPE for the course ( neoprene 5mm wetsuit, homologated helmet and lashing ) but it is suggested to use one’s own technical equipment
- You can ask for support in finding your accommodation nearby our site
