Whitewater Rafting Guide ESC
Employable Skills Certificate Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 17.25 units
Whitewater river rafting can be an exciting and challenging wilderness adventure. With over 50 whitewater rafting outfitters in California, Oregon, and the mountain west you can jump start your career as a rafting guide with this Employable Skills Certificate. This certificate provides the opportunity to receive International Rafting Federation (IRF) guiding certifications which will allow you to operate internationally within IRF member countries. Additionally, you have the opportunity to receive your Swift Water Rescue certification through Rescue 3 International or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, Leave No Trace Trainer, and California Food Handlers credentials.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewater Rafting Guide ESC (Total 17.25) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 17.25 | ||
| CUL 103A | Food Safety and Sanitation | 3 |
| WLD 107B | Wilderness First Responder | 4.5 |
| WLD 110B | Leave No Trace Trainer | 1.5 |
| WLD 140A | Whitewater Rafting: Beginning | 1.5 |
| WLD 140B | Whitewater Rafting: Intermediate | 1.5 |
| WLD 140C | Whitewater Guide School | 3 |
| WLD 140D | Whitewater Guide Assessment | 1.5 |
| WLD 141A | Swiftwater Rescue | 1.75 |