Raft Guide Grade 3 Assessment

The British Canoeing Raft Guide Grade 3 is run in conjunction with the Scottish Canoe Association. The course assesses you in the fundamental skills of rafting following the BC grade 3 raft guide syllabus and is provided by our SCA 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 British Canoeing white water rafting grade 3 guide syllabus and also have a look at the assessment guidance as linked.

Leadership eLearning and other online resources – The BC provide an optional e-learning module which guides you through the principles behind the British Canoeing Awarding Body 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. Be assessed to guide a raft down grade 3 white water rivers safely, look after your crew and have a good time. And the level two guide is a qualification that is sought after around the world for rafting companies.

We would meet at 10:00 at the venue on the day: most likely the Findhorn but we can use the Garry as well if preferred or if water levels dictate otherwise. Please familiarise yourself with the syllabus beforehand and it’s four sections as laid out below.

Prerequisites for British Canoeing White Water Raft Guide Grade 3 Assessment:

• Valid NGB membership
• Registered for the course
• Safeguarding course
• First aid course
• White water safety and rescue

We are proud to recommend local accommodation options within the area for people when you are up for your raft guide grade 3 assessment course:

Aviemore:

Youth Hostel A budget friendly option for people.

Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemroe – good for groups and families alike.

Premier Inn – always a good shout.

Rothiemurchus Campsite – situated in the stunning forest, this is a beautiful budget friendly option.

Glenmore Campsite – situated at Scotland’s highest beach, Loch Morlich has phenomenal views across to Cairngorm Mountain.

Newtonmore & Surrounding Areas:

https://www.wherestagsroar.co.uk/ award winning accommodation in the Highlands – perfect to stay at while up on an outdoor adventure.

Invernahavon Caravan Park – a bit quieter than the others as it is a little further away from the hustle and bustle of Aviemore.

Dalraddy Holiday Park – a family and dog friendly campsite.

Becoming a Raft Guide Grade 3 can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for a number of reasons. Here are a few:

If you love paddlesports, becoming a raft guide  allows you to share that passion with others. You get to introduce people to the sport and help them develop their skills and confidence on the water.

Being a raft guide can be a great way to meet new people and build connections with like-minded individuals. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of people from all walks of life, and you may even make some lasting friendships along the way.

If you enjoy being outside and working in nature, being a raft guide can be a great time. You’ll get to spend time on the water, enjoying the sun and fresh air while helping others develop their skills.

Overall, becoming a raft guide instructor can be a fulfilling and enjoyable career choice for those who love the sport and enjoy working with others.

We pride ourselves on providing as much kit as possible for you.  However, the list below is what we recommend you should bring to your Raft guide Grade 3 Assessment:

• Something to go underneath a wetsuit – swimwear or a spare pair of underwear. (We do provide swimshorts to wear over the top of the wetsuit for greater style and modesty.)
• Travel insurance. (We are insured for all our trips, but we recommend everyone has their own travel insurance as well.)
• Transportation to the venue. (We may be able to help with this though – if you need transportation please drop us an enquiry and we can see what we can do to help.)
• Lunch, water.
• Personal medication
• Everything that you wish to bring kit wise as most people prefer to use their own personal paddlesports kit.
• Leadership equipment as detailed in the syllabus.

Here at Highland Outdoor Adventures, we pride ourselves on providing as much as we can but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you do prefer. The list below is what we provide you with on the day.

It is expected normally when sitting awards like this people would come with at least their own personal equipment but we appreciate not everyone may have things yet so we can still supply some equipment if needed. We do find that people prefer to use their own.

• Aquadesign Rafts – perfect for this raft guide grade 3 assessment
• Paddles
• Wetsuits – if you need
• Buoyancy aids – if you need
• Helmets – if you need
• Neoprene wetsuit boots – if you need
• Swimshorts to go over the top of wetsuits – if you need
• All instruction & administration fees included.
• All first aid and safety equipment.
• Photographs of the day provided for you at no extra cost! If the weather is good we will have a DSLR professional camera  so we can take photos and videos of your adventure and you can look back at the day for years to come. If the weather is less favourable we will bring a GoPro (as it is waterproof) so we will still be able to take photos for you.
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