
International Rafting Federation -Guide Training Education (GTE) workshop
GTE Workshop Details:
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Dates: 22. to 25. May 2024
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Who the workshop is for: Raft Guide/ Trip Leader/ Safety Kayak
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Level: 2/3/4
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Where: Soča River, Kobarid/Kamp Koren, Slovenia
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Instructors: Blaž Stan, Andraž Krpič, Fabian Bonanno
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Contact: Phone or WhatsApp: +38640485767 - Email: kobaridkayakschool@gmail.com
During this workshop you will have the opportunity to be assessed for the following IRF GTE Awards:
AWARD
Raft Guide
Trip leader
Safety Kayaker
LEVEL
2, 3, 4*
2, 3, 4*
2, 3, 4*
*Level 4 awards will only be possible if local authorities approve navigation of class IV sections and there is sufficient water level.
More info:
Pre-requisites and administration fees
Candidates for awards must:
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Be at least 18 years old
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Be able to swim
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Hold a current and valid First Aid Certificate, including CPR
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For Raft Guides and Safety Kayakers: minimum 8-hour First Aid course
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For Trip Leaders: minimum 16-hour First Aid course
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Have an up-to-date experience logbook or experience letter signed by the employing rafting company
Please check the IRF GTE Award System for detailed requirements for each award here.
What is included in the price?
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All tuition
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Rafts & paddles
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River shuttles
What is not included in the price?
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IRF administration fees
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Lodging
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Soča River navigation permits
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Personal medical and travel insurance
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Personal protective and rescue equipment
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Travel to and from the training venue


Pricelist
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Training and assessment € 380.
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Certification Award fees are payable to the IRF. Follow this link for more information.
The minimum number of participants for the course is 6, and the maximum is 18. If the minimum conditions aren't met, the course will be canceled, and the participant will be offered another date or a 100% refund.
All prices are in Euros per person, including 22% VAT.
