The course for Assistant Canyon Guide - Module 1+2 is the first stage of professional training on the path to becoming a professional canyoning guide. The course is designed to enable individuals to acquire the knowledge, skills and responsibility to plan, organise and conduct canyoning tours. The training consists of 100 hours and is both physically and mentally demanding. Candidates are expected to be in good psycho-physical condition, which is tested on a daily basis through practical training. Upon successful completion of the training, the trainee will have acquired the following competences:

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• Ability to plan, organise and lead groups in easy and medium difficulty canyons.

• Assist in guideing difficult level canyons (up to grade V7A7VI), under the supervision of a Canyoning Guide.

• Working with people and ability to lead groups, with mastery of communication and motivational techniques.

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The training for Assistant Canyoning Guide lasts 10 days and is conducted in Slovenia - Bovec and surroundings. In the first module, participants learn both the theoretical and practical basics that are essential for guiding canyoning.

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Candidates are assessed daily in different areas with a score of 1 (best) - 5 (worst). After 9 days of Module 1, an average is calculated from the scores, which must not exceed a score of 2.5 otherwise the candidate cannot approach the final practical exam, which takes place on the 10th day of training.

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Prerequisites for passing Module 1+2 and thus for obtaining the Assistant Canyoning Guide licence:

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• A positive average mark in Module 1+2

• A pass in the theoretical test

• Successful completion of the final practical exam

• An active Wild Water Rescuer Licence - Programe C

Conditions for application and participation in the course:

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• Minimum age 18 years

• Full equipment required for the course