DATE
May 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2022
(Schedule: INTENSIVE)
- THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOON
- SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND MONDAY FULL DAY
P.V.P.
330€
PLACE
Cuevas Bajas (Málaga – Córdoba)
OcioAventura Cerro Gordo
Rafting Guide Course
5-day course -> Voluntary company practices -> Level test -> Possibility of employment with our company.
This is a preparatory course in Andalusia for the IRF (International Rafting Title), which we will be examined on during the summer, subject to a minimum group size and once the students are fully prepared to pass. It is not an exam suitable for beginners.
Exam fee for the certificate: approximately 175 euros. Exam in September.
PRESENTATION
It is a very intensive course that provides students with solid instruction, with a particular emphasis on practice.
As part of this training project, we will expand the study and training of all the materials used and techniques employed in white-water river descent with a rafting raft, as a foundational preparation for obtaining the I.R.F. Certificate (International Rafting Federation).
Our main goal is to train future rafting guides for our company.
ISSUED CERTIFICATE
“RAFTING GUIDE CLASS II-III” (After the subsequent exam and obtaining the I.R.F. certificate.) * This is not included in the course.
MATERIALS
The personal equipment that the student must bring includes:
– Water whistle
– Swimsuit for under the wetsuit, towel, sports clothes, and footwear.
We depend on the current flow, so it is highly likely that lunch will be by the river with a picnic to make the most of the day.
DURATION AND LESSON ORGANIZATION
Training Blocks:
8 hours daily (Fridays will last 4 hours).
One day with: One theoretical session of 3 hours duration + practical session.
Four practical days.
Practice Block (optional):
OcioAventura Cerro Gordo reserves the right to structure a certain number of practice hours for students who want a future job as a Rafting Guide with our company, to ensure adequate preparation.
The company reserves the right of selection for future employment if, for any reason (motivation, aptitude, attitude, etc.), they are not suitable for the job or practices.
REQUIREMENTS
Must know how to swim.
Aimed at potential professionals in the sector, students of INEF, Physical Education Teaching, Middle and Higher Level Vocational Training in sports, sports monitors, and anyone passionate about adventure sports who wants to make it their profession.
CONTENT
- Course introduction.
- History of white-water sports.
- Introduction to the materials and safety equipment used in white-water sports (rafting and kayaking).
- Categories of white-water and types of rivers.
- Hydrology. Currents and obstacles in rivers.
- Safety instructions before starting a rafting trip.
- Swimming and self-rescue techniques.
- Dangers in rivers.
- Rescue rope.
- Raft handling and guide paddling techniques.
- Safety instruction practice.
- River descent, practicing everything learned in the course.
- River signals.
- Basic white-water knots.
- Block and tackle systems.
- Group management and safety talk.
- River descent.
- Raft flipping.
- Swimming techniques in a class III rapid.
- Practice guiding rapids on the river with an instructor and safety kayak.
Accommodation for those coming from outside: Please request information about our rural houses or hostels.
Reserve Your Spot
To sign up for our training, you can call 951 700 231 or 655 614 837, send an email to info@ocioaventuracerrogordo.com, or fill out the following form.
