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OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD for MOUNTAIN GUIDE Project number: 2017-1-RO01-KA202-037357 OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD for MOUNTAIN GUIDE This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 1 Project number: 2017-1-RO01-KA202-037357 EUROPEAN "MOUNTAIN GUIDE" QUALIFICATION Coordinator of Standard: Felicia Enache; Institution: Romanian Mountain Guides Association Authors: 1. Felicia Enache / Institution: Romanian Mountain Guides Association 2. Catrinel Claudia Enache / Institution: Romanian Mountain Guides Association 4. Bogdan Iuliu Rus / Institution: Romanian Mountain Guides Association 4. Cristina Pogăcean / Institution: Romanian Mountain Guides Association 5. Bogdan Costescu /Institution: Professional Team SRL 6. Ivo Stoilkov / Institution: Bulgarian Association of guides in natural environment 7. Tomas Busca / Institution: Monterosa Academy ASD 8. Maurizio Davolio / Institution: AITR-Associazione Italiana Turismo Responsabile 9. Milena Ignatova / Institution: Eco Monde 10.Stoyan Valentinov Faldjiyski: Ecosystem Europe Association 11.Francesca Palombo / Institution: AITR-Associazione Italiana Turismo Responsabile Coordinator of the methodology: Mihaela Catalina Constantin; Institution: EDUFOR Author of metodology: 1. Mihaela Catalina Constantin; Institution: EDUFOR Revisers: Metetodology: 1. Felicia Enache; Institution: Association of Romanian Mountain Guides 2. Milena Ignatova; Organization: Ecosystem Europe – Bulgaria 3. Maurizio Davolio; Organization: Italian Association for Responsible Tourism - Italy Standard: 1. Ivo Stoilkov; Organization: Bulgarian Association of guides in natural environment 2. Cosmin Andron; Organization: Romanian Mountain Guide Association 2 Project number: 2017-1-RO01-KA202-037357 Table of Contents Mountain guide qualification Section 1 Qualification award ....................................................................................... 4 Section 2 Qualification level ........................................................................................ 4 Section 3 The Skills Matrix ........................................................................................... 4 3.1.Description of the mountain guide occupation .................................................... 4 3.2.Activities carried out by the mountain guide ....................................................... 5 Section 4 Key competencies .......................................................................................... 6 Section 5 Entry access jury ............................................................................................ 8 Section 6 Description of the training program in the mountain guide occupation ........ 8 6.1. Entry admission criteria, validation and recognition .......................................... 8 6.2. Module description .............................................................................................. 9 Section 7 Equipment/tools/software for running the training ..................................... 16 Section 8 Mountain guide trainers ............................................................................... 17 Section 9 Structure and contents of the training assessment ........................................ 17 Section 10 Training assessment jury ............................................................................ 18 Section 11 Credit transfer and accumulation ............................................................... 19 Section 12 Credit transfer and accumulation jury ....................................................... 24 Section 13 Annexes ..................................................................................................... 24 13.1 The matrix of skills for mountain guide occupation ........................................... 24 13.2. The key competencies and the concordance with ESCO portal .......................... 24 13.3. Conclusional survey ........................................................................................... 25 13.4. Curriculum for Mountain guide .......................................................................... 25 Bibliography ................................................................................................................. 26 Annex 1 Matrix of skill for Mountain guide ................................................................ 28 Annex 2 Matrix of competencies for Mountain guide ................................................. 40 Annex 3 Training structure for Mountain guide........................................................... 42 Annex 4 Training schedule for Mountain guide........................................................... 45 Annex 5 Curriculum for Mountain guide ..................................................................... 47 Annex 6 Occupational analyses for Mountain guide ................................................... 67 3 Project number: 2017-1-RO01-KA202-037357 Mountain guide qualification Section 1 Qualification award Name of qualification1 Mountain guide Section 2 Qualification level The level of qualification using descriptors defining levels in the European Qualifications Framework: EQF 4. Section 3 The Skills Matrix 3.1. Description of the mountain guide occupation The Mountain Guide is a specialist with a solid experience and mountain training certified according to the legislation in force. He/she can be committed to safely guide and train people or groups in mountain activities. Mountain guide occupation requires a high level of technical training and commitment in all areas of mountain activities: mountain trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing and ice climbing, ski and ski off-piste and risk management. The mountain guide activity means the perfect knowledge of mountain trails, meteorology, snow and avalanche elements, mountain equipment (ropes, anchor systems, piers, awnings, avalanche kits, skiing equipment, etc.). The Mountain Guide proves responsibility and autonomy in actions taken, mentally balanced, reaction and decision-making in unpredictable situations. The Mountain Guide has social, leadership and good organizer skills, teamwork, negotiation and communication, openness and a positive view of life. 4 3.2. Activities carried out by the mountain guide The mountain Gude: • Analyses and evaluates the tourist potential of the various areas, identifies and checks the most suitable routes on the spot. • Promotes sustainable mountain tourism activities and environmental information. • Plans and prepares mountain tourism activities. • Guides hiking or mountain climbs on rock, snow, ice, or mixed terrain. • Guides skiing or skiing activities outside the slopes. • Provides expert assistance to customers. • Trains the interested persons in all the activities listed above, depending on their particularities. • Establishes and maintains relations with services and related activities on the route. • Mediates interpersonal relationships within the group he/she guides, providing a positive mood. • Evaluates the risks and ensures the safety of the clients in his/her area of activities. • Participates in rescue and first aid actions in mountain accidents when required or on his/her own initiative when the situation so requires. • Participates in regular continuous professional development courses. • Is constantly aware of the evolution of techniques and equipment and continuously develops his/her level of physical and technical training. • In the case of activities carried out in other countries, the mountain guide has the obligation to inform and strictly comply with the host country's legislation. The skills required for mountain guide occupation are defined in Annex 1 - Skills matrix for mountain guide occupation. 5 Section 4 Key competencies The key competencies for mountain guide profession. Matrix of competencies for mountain guide occupation Competence Skills EQF Level Competence 1 Planning, Equipment use, 4 Planning and preparation of Consultation/Communication the mountain tours Competence 2 First aid, Leading, Communication 4 Ensuring health of tourists (by giving first aid) in mountain environment Competence 3 Risk management, Snow and avalanche, 4 Ensuring safety of tourists Avalanche rescue, Rescue in wall, Crevasse in mountain environment rescue Competence 4 Environmental education, Leading, 4 Providing environmental Communication, Didactics protection information Competence 5 Planning, Leading, Communication, Didactics, 4 Manage tourist groups Mountain activities hard skills ( sport /rock climbing, mountaineering, skiing/ski-touring, etc.), Rope management Competence 6 Trekking, Orientation techniques, Meteorology, 4 Guide the trekking tours Equipment use, Risk management, Leading, Communication, First aid Competence 7 Sport climbing technique, Rope management and 4 Guide the sport climbing belaying techniques, Equipment use, Risk activities management, Leading, Communication, First aid Competence 8 Rock climbing technique, Rope management and 4 Guide the rock climbing belaying techniques, Equipment use, Risk routes management, Leading, Communication, First aid, Wall rescue Competence 9 Via ferrata techniques, Equipment use, Risk 4 Guide the via ferrata routes management, Leading, Communication, First aid Competence 10 Ice climbing technique, Rope management and 4 Guide the ice climbing belaying techniques, Equipment use, Risk routes management, Leading, Communication, First
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