Paddle UK Raft Guide Trip Leader 3 Assessment
From: £500.00
This Paddle UK Raft Guide Trip Leader 3 Assessment is run in conjunction with Paddle Scotland. This is the formal assessment course and can be run at a ratio of 1:2 over 2 days on the water. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the syllabus first.
Paddle UK Raft Guide Trip Leader 3
The Paddle UK Raft Guide Trip Leader 3 is run in conjunction with Paddle Scotland. The course assesses you in the fundamental skills of rafting following the Paddle UK syllabus and is provided by our Paddle Scotland providers. Take your rafting to the next step!
Our providers do the most to ensure that any stress is kept to a minimum on the day and instead aim to enjoy the day without putting pressure on people. You will be kept in the know the whole day with regards to any element of the syllabus that are needing to be seen. But we recommend you familiarise yourself with the syllabus and also have a look at the assessment guidance as linked.
Leadership eLearning and other online resources – Paddle UK provides an optional e-learning module which guides you through the principles behind the Paddle UK Awarding Body’s Model of Leadership. If this is of use to you then take a look here!.
White Water Rafting is one of the most fun and popular river experiences in Scotland. Guide a raft down rivers safely, look after your crew and have a good time. And the trip leader level three guide is a qualification that is sought after around the world for rafting companies.
Check out the photos below to see the sort of river you will be on (standard assessment venues are the Findhorn and the Garry and the photos below are from both), and the two videos at the bottom to see one of a raft guide training course, and one from our standard rafting trips that we send out all the time (this gives you an idea of the sort of things you can raft with the appropriate experience).
Prerequisites:
- Valid NGB membership
- Registered for the course
- Safeguarding course
- First aid course
- Advanced white water safety and rescue
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The cost of the Paddle UK Raft Guide Trip Leader 3 includes:
- The technical assessment for trip leader level 3
- Transport to and from the venues
- Specific equipment like rafts, pumps & paddles.
It does not include
- Accommodation
- Food
- You will require all your own personal paddling & safety equipment i.e. BA, helmet, wetsuits, throwbag etc.
- Personal registration & certification fees.
Paddle UK Raft Guide Trip Leader 3 Content:
- Part A – Personal Paddling Skills
- Part B – Rescue Skills
- Part C – Safety, Leadership & Group Skills
- Part D – Theory
The Paddle UK Raft Guide Leader 3 will be delivered in grade 3/+ water as deemed appropriate by conditions and the providers.
Rafting Video
Raft Guide Training & Assessment video
You must bring your own equipment; drysuits/wetsuit, BA, helmet and all safety kit required.
Please get in touch for further info or future course dates by clicking here
If you are interested in becoming an outdoor instructor, then why not take a look at our Outdoor Instructor Training Course?