Wilderness Guide Level 1 (Spain) - europeanwildernesseducationschool

WILDERNESS GUIDE LEVEL 1

The Wilderness Guide Level 1 course is our most complete and diverse training taking place in different ecozones, temperate forest, cold/arid environments. This 5-week course is spread out over a year and will give you the opportunity to learn and work at the same time.

Besides preparing and training on your hard skills, a positive learning curve and developing your soft skills as a natural leader are key. An open mind, open will, open heart and a reasonable physical shape are fundamental requisits to be able to join our trainings.

Our international network is growing every day, both on a professional and personal level, would you like to join us on our journey?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Be aware of and conscious about your personal limits and growth.
Possess a positive attitude at all times.
Be able to transmit sustainable practices to minimize environmental impacts.
Function as a key figure and communicator in social and culturally sensitive situations.
Possess a profound understanding of participant’s behavior and apply leadership techniques in order to manage group dynamics.
Be able to plan, evaluate risks and execute multi-day activities in wilderness areas.
Possess survival and other outdoor skills relevant to specific environments.
Be able to develop and execute business cases relevant to the work field.

COURSE STRUCTURE

MODULE 1

THEORY

5 days – 50 hours
+8 hrs online introduction

Natural leadership
Risk management
Equipment
Nutrition
Wilderness ecology and nature conservation
Business development
Navigation
Expedition planning

MODULE 2

WILDERNESS ADVANCED FIRST AID (WAFA)

5 days – 50 hours

Stabilisation, treatment and evacuation guidelines
Accident scene management
Basic life support systems
First aid related to environmental threats
Musculoskeletal threas
Evacuation procedures
Wilderness medicine & medical kits

MODULE 3

WILDERNESS GUIDE & SURVIVAL INTRODUCTION

7 days – 84 hours

Mountain navigation
Shelter building
Axe and knife handling
Firemaking
Wildlife observation
Group dynamics
Personal development and natural leadership

MODULE 4

ELECTIVE MODULE
(only one is obligatory)

7 days – 84 hours

PRACTICAL PERIOD

WG LEVEL 1 REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF A PRACTICAL PERIOD OF 28 DAYS.

6 days of preparation/planning 22 days in the field with a WGA certified guide (at least 50 % of the time)

PRACTICAL PERIOD OF 28 DAYS:

6 days of preparation / planning
22 days in the field with a WGA certified guide (at least 50% of the time)
required to obtain the WG1 certification

The Wilderness Guide level 2 is only accessible after completion of the Wilderness Guide Level 1 course (first 3 modules + 28 days of practical period). On some occasions we can allow students to access it without Level 1, a clear summary of experience and personal motivation would need to be provided and will be carefully evaluated. In this case, the official EWES certification of Level 2 can only be issued if the Level 1 is completed in a later stage. Please contact us for more information.

ELECTIVE MODULES

& LEVEL 2 COURSES

WG LEVEL 1

COLD ENVIRONMENTS MODULE
7 days – 84 hours

WG LEVEL 2

ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTS
21 days

WG LEVEL 1

ARID ENVITONMENTS MODULE
7 days – 84 hours

WG LEVEL 2

DESERT ENVIRONMENTS
21 days

WG LEVEL 1

WILDLIFE & TRACKING MODULE
7 days – 84 hours

WG LEVEL 2

WILDLIFE & TRACKING
21 days

WG LEVEL 1

JUNGLE ENVIRONMENTS MODULE Included in WG – Level 2

WG LEVEL 2

JUNGLE ENVIRONMENTS
21 days

DETAILED INFORMATION

WG1 – SPRING COURSE

17 – 21 APRIL 23

Module 1 – Theory

24 – 28 APRIL 23

Module 2 – WAFA

1 – 7 MAY 23

Module 3 – WG & Survival

19 – 25 JUN 23

Module 4 – Arid module

8 – 14 JAN 24

Module 4 – Cold module

Inscription deadline for WG1 spring: – 1 of March 2023

WG1 – AUTUMN COURSE

25 – 29 SEPT 23

Module 1 – Theory

2 – 6 OCT 23

Module 2 – WAFA

9 – 15 OCT 23

Module 3 – WG & Survival

24 – 30 JUN 24

Module 4 – Arid module

8 – 14 JAN 24

Module 4 – Cold module

Inscription deadline for WG1 spring: – 1 of August 2023

Language of course::
English

Minimum requirements:
Strong motivation, physically in shape, level B2 of English

Minimum/maximum of participants:
6/12

COURSE PRICE

2.750€

COURSE INFO

COURSE PRICE

2.750€

Services INCLUDED:

Personal interview and evaluation
Online classes segment
Module 1 – Theory
Module 2 – Wilderness Advanced First Aids
(WAFA)
Module 3 – Wilderness Guide & Survival
introduction
Module 4 – To choose from Cold environment, Arid
environment or Wildlife&Tracking
Safety protocols and insurance
At distance guidance by EWES Experts
Course manual
EWES certifications
Option de hire specific course equipment
Practical period guidance and evaluation