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Cardiff Bay
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Moving water

Our white water courses are aimed at those looking for a more challenging paddle. If you feel confident on easy moving water, and would like to experience the thrill and excitement of paddling your way down the rapids in style, then take a look at our range of white water courses. 

International Rafting Federation Activities List
IRF Raft Guide Workshop

IRF Raft Guide Workshop 

This workshop is design for people looking to become a Raft Guide.

The main focuser of the course is to build core skills and

knowledge to set you up for success in your guiding career.  

The following topics will be covered:

Physical Skills- Rafting techniques, crew training and management, emergency and rescue techniques.

Theoretical and Practical Knowledge - Equipment (types and usage), safety and emergency procedures, river hydrology, leadership and signals.

PRE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Training:

  • Age 18 or over 
  • Be able to swim

Assessment: 

  • Logbook 
  • Valid 2 day First Aid training 
  • Aged 18 or over 

COURSE DURATION

Training: Training: 3 days (1st day will be 9:00-17:00. 2nd/3rd day times may vary)

PRICE

Training: £150 per person. Price includes mentoring between training and assessment.

Not including IRF Fee’s for certification Guide $40, Trip leader $70,

Instructor $130.

All IRF awards are valid for 3 years when supported with a valid

first aid certificate.

 

IRF 5 day raft guide workshop and WRT PRO

The five-day workshop is suitable for those looking to become a white water raft guide or those looking to take the next step of IRF qualification. This course also includes the world recognised rescue 3 WRT-PRO safety award. 

During the course we will cover all areas of guiding with the possibility of an IRF assessment depending on your level and logbook experience. 

The cost includes all rescue 3 certification fees, but does not include IRF certification fee of $40 USD 

PRICE

  £390 - Not including IRF Fee’s for certification Guide $40

In addition to the Raft Guide Workshop, Information about the WRT-Pro course can be seen at Whitewater Rescue Technician - Professional Training Course (WRT-PRO) | Cardiff - South Wales (ciww.com)

IRF Safety Kayak Workshop

This workshop is for people looking to become an International Rafting Federation (IRF) Safety Kayaker which is widely recognised as the world standard.

The IRF Safety Kayak Award is 2 days of learning how to provide safety cover from your kayak during raft trips.

The workshop will cover plenty of fun tasks to help prepare you for any scenario on a raft trip. The workshop will cover all emergency and rescue techniques and well as theoretical learning understanding river hydrology, leadership, signals and safety briefing.

PRE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Training:

Aged 16 or over

Valid 16 hours First Aid training (must include CPR)

Logbook of experience

Assessment:

Logbook of experience

Valid 16 hours First Aid training (must include CPR)

Aged 18 or over

Reasons to choose CIWW?

We have great onsite facility with easy access to rivers for all our courses. Don’t have any kit or want to try some fresh kit out on the river? We have some of the latest gear on the market for you to try.

These dates don’t work for you?

We can offer bespoke courses to fit with your schedule and location. (minimum numbers may apply)

*Not including IRF Fee’s for certification Guide $40, Trip leader $70, Instructor $130.

All IRF awards are valid for 3 years when supported with a valid first aid certificate.

IRF Whitewater guide Workshop

IRF Whitewater guide Workshop

This workshop looks at the skills need to guide/ lead a group in a white water environment.

The following topics will be covered:

Physical Skills - Personal paddling skills, group management, emergency and rescue techniques.

Theoretical and Practical Knowledge - Equipment (types and usage), safety and emergency procedures, river hydrology, leadership, signals, individual and group coaching.

Whitewater Craft 

The IRF defines self-steered whitewater craft in two categories. Crafts within each category have similarities and guiding styles. The key difference between each category is where an individual is in relation to the craft and the propulsion method. 


Category A: includes all craft that can carry up to three people in a seated or kneeling position on the craft. These craft are typically propelled using paddles or hands. 

 

Category B: includes all craft where the person(s) using them are predominantly in the water. These craft are typically propelled using legs, feet, or flippers. 

 

PRE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Training:

Age 16 or over
Be able to swim
Assessment:

Logbook
Valid 2 day First Aid training
Aged 18 or over
COURSE DURATION

Training: 2 days (09:00 - 17:00)

Assessment: Part of the workshop (if pre requisite are in place) and available on request.

PRICE

Training: £160 per person

Assessment: Part of the workshop (if pre requisite are in place) and available on request.

Not including IRF Fee’s for certification Guide $40, Trip leader $70,

Instructor $130.

All IRF awards are valid for 3 years when supported with a valid

first aid certificate.

IRF instructor workshop

This workshop is for people looking to become an International Rafting Federation (IRF) Instructor which is widely recognised as the world standard. IRF Instructors are able to deliver Guide Training and Education Programme (GTE), assess guides and trip leaders.

The assessor will walk you though the process of running the guide education program. During the workshop you will be involved in guide and trip leader assessment. So you have a good understand of the level need to pass assessment.

On successful completion of the workshop you will be a provisional instructor. For your full instructor sign off you must be observed/ assisted, by an assessor, running a workshop.

PRE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Training:

Aged 18 or over

Valid 16 hours First Aid training (must include CPR)

Logbook of experience

Assessment:

Hold Provisional Instructor status

Valid 16 hours First Aid training (must include CPR)

Aged 18 or over

Reasons to choose CIWW?

We have great onsite facility with easy access to rivers for all our courses. Don’t have any kit or want to try some fresh kit out on the river? We have some of the latest gear on the market for you to try.

These dates don’t work for you?

We can offer bespoke courses to fit with your schedule and location. (minimum numbers may apply)

*Not including IRF Fee’s for certification Guide $40, Trip leader $70, Instructor $130.

All IRF awards are valid for 3 years when supported with a valid first aid certificate.