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The Canadian Outback Adventures raft guide apprenticeship is designed as a training program for individuals wishing to obtain a commercial river rafting license in BC. Fees for this program are waived for individuals showing the desire and aptitude to become professional whitewater raft guides with our company. We are looking at building a strong team with great personalities.
The course prepares students to take both the written and practical examinations required by the British Columbia River Outfitters Association (BCROA). The Canadian Outback Adventures river guide apprenticeship provides a solid foundation of skills for aspiring professional whitewater raft guides.
Course topics Include: river hydrology, river program risk management, specialized equipment, oar and paddle techniques, basic rope systems management, river rescue, flip drills, and many others.
We include a great mix of theoretical and practical river guide instruction and training. Days are intense, allowing you the best possible chance to learn as much as possible and pass the government exams. Through ongoing support and feedback our instructors are trained to provide you with the skills required to pass the exams. Post-course practice using COA equipment is available for successful graduates and will be available on an exchange-for-work basis.
Upon completion of this course you will be qualified to work as a guide in the commercial rafting industry. We recruit the best and the brightest graduates to join our guide roster for the summer.
“We were very impressed with all of the raft guides and their professionalism. We had the ride of a lifetime!”
 
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Our raft guide apprenticeship conveniently takes place just an hour from Vancouver & Whistler near Squamish, “Canada’s Outdoor Recreation Capital”
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Our raft guide apprenticeship operates on several rivers which offers guide trainees diversity
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We boast a 97% success rate under the Raft Guide process
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We use state of the art equipment and a variety of raft sizes providing students the opportunity to try out many different configurations
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We offer a very high level of instruction led by some of the areas most experienced river guides.
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We include tent lodging at no extra cost
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River gear is available at no extra cost to those who need it
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We offer extra training days
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For those students who demonstrate high standards, raft guide job openings are often available
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Canadian Outback is a member of the BCROA and is well respected within the industry
As noted previously, this comprehensive apprenticeship covers all the skills required to become a professional river guide including safety briefings, river hydrology, equipment, oar and paddle techniques, rope skills, flip drills, and many others. All course materials (texts, handouts, etc) are provided. River rescue course can be completed in your own time at an additional cost.
The guide course will begin on May 4th and end May 15th 2009, and will take place at the Canadian Outback Adventure Base in Squamish, B.C, just minutes from world-class skiing, boarding, backcountry, mountain biking, climbing and virtually every other outdoor activity.
Fees for this program are waived for individuals showing the desire and aptitude to become professional whitewater raft guides.
For more information about this exciting opportunity in the growing adventure tourism industry, please contact Vincent Fecteau at vfecteau@canadianoutback.com.
 
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