Raft Guide Training Courses

Start your white water career at Canolfan Tryweryn,
the National White Water Centre


Our raft guide training courses offer the perfect foundation for anyone looking to become a professional or recreational raft guide. Based in North Wales on the world-class Afon Tryweryn, we provide comprehensive training that meets the requirements for the IRF (International Rafting Federation) training programme.


Start your journey to becoming a qualified raft guide at the UK's leading white water centre and book your raft guide training course today!

Raft Guide Training at the National White Water Centre

Raft guide training

Looking to become a qualified raft guide? This comprehensive 3-day raft guide training course is the perfect starting point for aspiring guides, whether you're interested in recreational or professional white water rafting careers.


Our course meets the essential guiding requirements of the International Rafting Federation (IRF) Guide Training Programme. Please note that it does not cover all of the rescue qualifications.


Key Course Information:

  • Price: £260 per person
  • Special Offer: Book this course and the WRT-Pro course together to receive a 20% discount. Please contact us directly to book this special package.
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Minimum Age: 18 years old. We may consider applicants under 18 in certain circumstances; please call to discuss.
  • Prerequisites: You must be a confident swimmer with previous experience in water-based activities such as canoeing, kayaking, or rafting.
  • Dates: 4-6 April 2026


Start your adventure with a globally recognised raft guide qualification.

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IRF Safety Kayak Instructor course at the National White Water Centre

IRF Safety Kayak Instructor

The IRF Safety Kayak Instructor course is a specialised training programme designed for experienced river professionals. This advanced course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to act as a safety kayaker on commercial trips and to instruct others in these techniques.


This is a conversion course for existing IRF Instructors who wish to add this specific qualification to their portfolio. The training covers a range of advanced paddling, rescue, and safety skills tailored to the role of a safety kayaker in a professional rafting environment.

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