NZRA Grade 3 Raft Guide Endorsement
Assesses the competency of a raft guide at the Grade 3 level.
$750.00incl. GST
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Before you enrol
What this award needs, and what comes with it:
- River Rescue Endorsement
Nothing to do and nothing more to pay — your assessor signs off the 8 River Rescue units alongside this award. If you already hold it, it won’t be assessed again.
How endorsements build on each other · River Rescue course dates
Assessment Units
You will be assessed on the following competency areas.
1. River & Industry Knowledge
Verbal assessment of river conditions, industry standards, and regulatory requirements at Grade 3 level.
2. Trip Prep & Equipment Management
Pre-trip preparation and equipment management at Grade 3 standard.
3. Briefing & Client Screening with your rafting clients
Client briefing and screening at Grade 3 standard.
4. Safety Briefing
Safety brief covering all required information at Grade 3 standard.
5. Client Training
Client training at Grade 3 standard.
6. Guiding Skills
On-water guiding skills at Grade 3 standard.
7. Hazard Management
Hazard identification and management at Grade 3 standard including scouting and cover strategies.
8. Professionalism
Professional conduct including cultural and social awareness at Grade 3 standard.
9. Post Trip
Post-trip procedures at Grade 3 standard.
10. Raft Flip Management
Raft flip management at Grade 3 standard.
11. Emergency Management
Emergency management competency at Grade 3 standard.