TS 13040

TS 13040 is a vocational standard for the guide and instructor of river kayak. Its focus is the professional role of a person who leads river kayaking activities and provides instruction to participants. In general technical terms, river kayaking is an outdoor water activity that depends on current reading, boat control, route awareness, and coordinated movement in changing water conditions.

The professional role and what makes it distinct

Based on the scope given for this standard, the document covers the guide and instructor profession for river kayak activity. That distinction matters because guiding involves route management, participant direction, and on-water supervision, while instructing also involves teaching skills and helping learners develop practical competence. As a vocational standard, it provides a common framework for understanding the role and the core abilities associated with it.

Technical context for qualification and assessment

The summary refers to classification, specifications, qualifications, and evaluation. This indicates that the occupation is treated not only as a practical activity but also as a professional role that can be described and assessed through defined criteria. In the context of river kayaking, that broader framework is commonly associated with general professional elements such as reading water conditions, managing participant safety, using equipment knowledge appropriately, and organizing instruction in a structured way.

• Provides a vocational framework for river kayak guiding and instruction.
• Covers the role’s classification, qualifications, and evaluation aspects.
• Brings guiding and teaching responsibilities together within one professional profile.