International Rafting Federation

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

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.

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.