NZRA Grade 2 Raft Guide
Assesses the competency of a raft guide at the Grade 2 level — the raft guiding skills, basic River Rescue, river reading and hazard management required to guide safely on Grade 2 water.
$150.00
19
Assessment Units
You will be assessed on the following competency areas.
1. River & Industry Knowledge
Verbal and visual assessment of the candidate's knowledge of the rivers current and expected conditions and industry requirements.
2. Trip Prep & Equipment Management
Demonstrates knowledge and competency in pre-trip preparation and equipment management.
3. Trip Briefing & Client Screening
Demonstrates competency when instructing clients on trip expectations and screening for trip suitability.
4. Safety Briefing
Safety brief delivered to clients covering all required safety information.
5. Client Training
Client training including positioning of clients, instructions and checks for understanding.
6. Guiding Skills
Demonstrates effective raft guiding skills on the water.
7. Raft Flip Management
Demonstrates competency in managing raft flips including client safety and re-entry.
8. Hazard Management
Can explain or demonstrate competency in identifying and managing hazards.
9. Professionalism
Demonstrates courteous and professional conduct throughout the trip.
10. Post Trip
Demonstrates competency with post-trip procedures and debrief.
13. Raft Construction
Knowledge of raft construction, components, and maintenance.
14. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Knowledge and correct use of personal protective equipment.
15. Knots
Demonstrates required knots and can explain their limitations.
16. Signals
Knowledge and use of river signals.
17. Required Equipment
Core river rescue required to be worn
18. Throwbagging
Throwbag deployment and rescue skills.
19. Rescue swimming
Swimmer rescue techniques including contact rescues.
20. Raft Rescue Context
Raft management in a rescue context.
21. Rope Systems
Setup and use of rope systems for river rescue.