Certifications Available in the Adventure Guide Diploma
TRU Adventure guide diploma students have a unique advantage: They may distinguish themselves by achieving any of more than thirty-five industry certifications from provincial and national adventure associations and the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACFMG), depending upon their course selection.
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides:
Assistant Alpine Guide
Alpine Guide
Assistant Ski Guide
Ski Guide
Assistant Rock Guide
Rock Guide
Hiking Guide
Backpacking Guide
Climbing Gym Instructor Level I
Climbing Gym Instructor Level II
Climbing Gym Instructor Level III
Top-Rope Climbing Instructor |
Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides:
Assistant Guide |
British Columbia River Rafting Guide License:
Oar
Paddle |
British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program:
Rope Rescue Team Leader
Rope Rescue Team Member
Search and Rescue Manager |
Canadian Avalanche Association:
Safety for Ski Operations I |
Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors:
Telemark Instructor Level I |
National Association of Scuba Diving:
Open Water
Advanced Open Water
Master Diver
Dive Supervisor |
Paddle Canada:
Trip Instructor
Flatwater Canoe Instructor
Moving Water Instructor |
Rescue Canada:
Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Swiftwater Rescue Specialist
Swiftwater Rope Rescue Technician
Swiftwater Rescue Instructor |
Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia:
Level One Guide |
Whitewater Kayak Association of British Columbia:
Basic River Instructor
River Instructor
Advanced River Instructor |
Wilderness Medical Associates:
Wilderness First Responder |
Note: Additional adventure industry association certifications will continue to be added.