GKY Certification — AAETAV
Guide in
Kayak
Professional qualification to guide kayak groups on lowland rivers, lakes, lagoons and restricted sea coast, with a maximum ratio of 1 guide per 6 passengers.
Course hours
110 hs
Settings
Rivers · Lakes · Coast
Format
Theory in virtual classroom + Intensive in-person practice
Ratio
1 guía / 6 pasajeros
Prerequisites
What is the certification about?
The Kayak Guide Certification is the professional qualification for those who want to work as guides in kayaking activities in Argentina's natural environments.
With 110 hours of intensive hands-on training in real settings, it prepares you to lead groups safely, apply water rescue protocols and plan trips on rivers, lakes and sea coast.
Course methodology
Virtual classroom theory
Methodologies, planning and group management
Practice on real water
Lakes, rivers or coast depending on the course location
Water rescue drills
Real emergency situations on the water
Field guiding assessment
Competency accreditation with a real group
Format
In-person on Real Water
Total hours
110 hs
Settings
Rivers · Lakes · Coast
Guide ratio
1 per 6 passengers
Level
Class I
Objectives
- Guide beginner-level kayak excursions (class I)
- Plan and manage kayak activities comprehensively
- Apply water safety and rescue protocols
- Lead groups on the water with technical and preventive judgment
Where can you work?
The certification qualifies you to guide on different bodies of water throughout Argentina, within the established conditions and difficulty level.
Skills to be assessed
Paddling and navigation techniques on different bodies of water
Water safety and kayak rescue
Kayak trip planning and logistics
Client and group management in water activities
Main content
Comprehensive training in paddling technique, water safety, planning and group leadership
Advanced paddling and stroke techniques
Reading the water and the coastal terrain
Control and course-correction maneuvers
Water rescue and kayak self-rescue
Water safety and mandatory equipment
Weather, tides and wind conditions
Trip planning and logistics
Group management and customer experience
Who is it for?
Career prospects
Upon completion you receive
Kayak Guide Certification — AAETAV
Nationwide qualification
Recognized by the MTEySS under Resolution 1411/2017, valid throughout Argentina
Water settings
Allows you to operate on lowland rivers, lakes, lagoons and restricted sea coast with up to 6 passengers
Verification code
Each certificate includes a unique code that can be verified in the AAETAV public validator
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