UKCA Course Syllabuses

Canyoning is an exciting adventure sport that has rapidly developed over the past couple of decades. Canyoning is now recognised as its own unique sport, with its own techniques, equipment and standards.

Our training programme and courses are designed for anyone who wants to learn and develop their skills in canyoning. The UKCA delivers training courses, assessments and workshops. All the training is aimed at both a recreational and professional level. The professional training and certification programme is designed for skilled canyoneers who wish to lead commercial or organised groups both here in the UK and internationally.

The courses have been created by professional experts and trainers to give you the most up to date skills and knowledge supported by outstanding online resources. The courses are progressional, covering all aspects of canyoning and are delivered by a highly skilled and experienced training team.

 

Course Summary

Recreational Courses

Intro to Canyoning

Intro to Canyoneering provides students with the basic personal canyoneering skills needed to descend easy canyons as team members with competent leaders and mentors. Read More


Canyon Leader

Canyon Leader provides students with the skills and knowledge to take a lead role with competent piers in canyons rated up to moderate risk (V3A3ii). Five-day course
*supported by V7 Academy level 2 online training resource. Read More


 

Professional Courses

Guide Level 1 - Training

A Level 1 Guide is qualified to lead commercial and organised groups in canyons rated up to V2A2i. This programme compromises of a two-day training course followed by consolidation then a two-day assessment. Read More


Guide Level 1 - Assessment

A Level 1 Guide is qualified to lead commercial and organised groups in canyons rated up to V2A2i. Once completing the CG1 training and consolidation or entering via a Validation of Current Qualificationthen (VCQ) assessmant can be completed. On successful completion of the assessment certification will be awarded. Read More


Guide Level 2 - Training

A Level 2 Guide is qualified to lead commercial and organised groups in canyons rated up to V3A3ii. This programme compromises a two-day training course  (Advanced Canyoning Pro) followed by consolidation then a two-day assessment. Read More


Guide Level 2 - Assessment

A Level 2 Guide is qualified to lead commercial and organised groups in canyons rated up to V3A3ii. Once completing the CG2 training and consolidation or entering via a VCQ assessmant can be completed. On successful completion of the assessment certification will be awarded. Read More


Canyon Instructor

A Canyon Instructor is qualified to lead commercial and organised groups in canyons rated above V3A3ii (where appropriate risk management and systems are in place) A Canyon Instructor can deliver the Intro to Canyoning course. Three-day training and assessment. Read More


Trainer

A Trainer is certified and experienced to deliver the Canyon Leader training course. They can assist a Senior Trainer on delivery and assessment of professional training courses. Read More


Senior Trainer

A Senior Trainer is certified and experienced to deliver the whole UKCA training programme. Contact us for more information.