This course is the first step for a candidate who wants to be canyoning professional. This level aims to prepare specialist technicians to work as an Auxiliary Guide under the supervision of a lead guide. This course consists of 3 modules: e-learning module (learning fundamental knowledge for the professional practice of canyoning); Rope Techniques module (learning the various rope techniques, communication, safety attitude, etc.) Águas Bravas module (learning progression in high flows). The totality of the modules corresponds to 110 hours of training, training, and work for the trainees. In addition, we discuss various theoretical knowledge necessary for the professional practice of canyoning.

Goals:

1. Enable the trainee to operate as an auxiliary guide in commercial canyoning groups
2. Know and perform different rope and water movement techniques for progression in canyoning
3. Communicate and work as a team
4. Know and install the various canyoning systems, in various types of anchorages
5. Understand and perform rescue techniques according to the situation found

Course organization:

1. e-learning module: available 15 days before the course
2. Rope Techniques: 7 days
3. Rope Techniques Exam: 1 day
4. White water (progression with high flow): 2 days

Evaluation [rope techniques]:

1. Daily evaluation: the trainee is assessed daily on 8 parameters | 50% of final grade
2. Final exam: taken by an assessor other than the course instructor | 50% of final grade
3. Theoretical evaluation: to be successful in the theoretical evaluation, the trainee must have a grade greater than or equal to 80% in all components
4. Quantitative evaluation: in the rope techniques component, the evaluation is quantitative

Evaluation [white water]:

1. Daily evaluation: the trainee is evaluation daily
2. Qualitative evaluation: in the whitewater component, the evaluation is qualitative

Recipients:

1. Trainees who want to start their journey as canyoning professionals
2. Professionals who want to gain knowledge in a model and philosophy of guiding clients in canyoning
3. Practitioners who want to achieve a high level of autonomy and exploration in the sport

Prerequisites:

1. Previous experience in canyoning
2. Availability and physical condition to practice nature sports
3. Personal protective equipment (own)

Upcoming courses:

Date	Country	Place
March 28 to April 4	Portugal [Azores]	Faial Island
April 6th to 15th	Portugal [PNPG]	North of Portugal
April 28th to May 5th	Portugal [Azores]	S. Miguel Island
April 28th to May 5th	Portugal [Madeira]	Madeira Island
June 1st to 8th	Portugal [PNPG]	Serra Amarela

Expectations about trainees:

• Adequate preparation before the course (equipment, training and physical fitness)
• Teamwork and Spirit
• 100% commitment and discipline
• Open mind and self-assessment
• Commitment to study and training
• Safe behavior
• Respect and protect the environment, both on and off canyon
• Respect others, differences of opinion and the plurality of models

Contents (Rope Techniques):
Total hours: 85

Component	Hours	Type
FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE FOR PROFESSIONAL CANYONING PRACTICE	10	e-learning study
ROPE MOVEMENT	12	Class/Training
	4	Autonomous work
RESCUE	12	Class/Training
	4	Autonomous work
SYSTEMS	12	Class/Training
	4	Autonomous work
METEOROLOGY and SECURITY	2	Class
	2	Autonomous study
EQUIPMENT AND ANCHOR POINTS	1	Class
	2	Autonomous study
SIMULATION OF REAL SCENARIOS	10	Training
EXAM SIMULATION	10	Training

Contents (White Water):
Total hours: 25

Component	Hours	Type
FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE FOR PROFESSIONAL CANYONING PRACTICE	4	e-learning study
ROPE MOVEMENT	4	Class/Training
	1	Autonomous work
WATER MOVEMENT	10	Class/Training
	3	Autonomous work
WHITE WATER	1	Class
	2	Autonomous study