CSWI Level 1 Regular program

Participants need the first two years of the Voshaar MBO study or one year Wildernis Totaal or Hike & Survival Instructor course (or an equivalent) to start the CSWI course.
Former BSI (Outdoor Instructor Course) students can join as well.

Course description:

Training and knowledge of survival techniques, Wilderness First Aid, orienteering, flora, fauna and tracking, gear and wilderness living skills. The IGA course is part of the program. Check the other pages for the complete course discription and information. Next to the course in Canada the course includes training in the Netherlands and a training in France, where the participants will be prepared for the training in Canada.

The Wilderness Guide specialization course (CSWI Level 1) takes place during 20 days in Canada in September, 17 days preparation in the Netherlands and 5 days wintertraining in France.
The Canada location is impressive. The home base camp is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We have access to the Foothills, Jasper National park, Switzer Provincial park, Banff National park, Kananaskis, and Wilmore Wilderness park.  Incredibly beautiful areas with unlimited possibilities.