Course Description
Individuals in this 40 hour instructor-level course learn skills that enhance their ability to create innovative programs, solve problems in ropes course environments, prepare for emergency situations, and supervise the daily operations of a ropes course. Specifically, instructor candidates will develop advanced leadership and facilitation skills, practice advanced knots, belaying, and descending techniques, develop problem solving skills, carry out management systems, and learn and practice the Ropes Course Rescue Protocol System. Course content will be covered through a combination of classroom presentations, hands-on practice, and rescue simulations.
The following operating systems are included:
– Spotted (Low elements)
– Dynamic Belay including Participatory Belay, Climbing Wall, and Climbing Tower
– Instructor Access
The following specialized elements are included:
– Giant Swing
– Rappelling
Please note that zip lines and lanyard course operations are NOT covered in this course.
Successful completion of the course, practical skills assessment, and written test will lead to certification as a Challenge Course Practitioner Level Two – Full.
Adventureworks! Associates, Inc. is an Accredited Vendor of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and our training and certification programs have been accredited by the ACCT.
Course Pre-requisites
– 18 years of age
– Previous certification as a Level 1 Challenge Course Practitioner
– 200 documented hours of adventure program delivery experience as a Level 1 Challenge Course Practitioner
– Certification or documented experience with Instructor Access AND the core operating systems offered in the course: Spotted (Low), Dynamic (Top Rope)
– Willingness and ability to perform all tasks related to ropes course operation including spotting, belaying, climbing on belay, climbing on instructor access to perform set-up / take-down, and performing in-air rescue tasks
– Ropes Course Instructor is an advanced level course.
Participants are required to complete an application form and portfolio prior to registration being finalized.
To register…
– Download a Challenge Course Portfolio. Blank templates and instructions can be downloaded here.
– Register for the course. Your registration will not be finalized until you have submitted a completed portfolio.
– Complete the online Advanced Course Application Form found here. There is a space to upload your completed Portfolio.
– Wait for approval – we will contact you within 2-3 weeks of your Form submission.
Additional Info:
– You must be 18 years of age by the last day of the course.
– Please ensure that you have read and understood the Registration Policies.
– All taxes and registration fees are included in the price.
Meals and Accommodation
– Meals are included. First meal served is lunch on the first day of the course. Last meal served is lunch on the last day of the course.
– Four nights of accommodation are included beginning the night before the first day of the course. Check-out is the last day of course.
– For people who need to stay the night the course ends, an additional night’s accommodation is available at an extra charge. Please note that breakfast is not served the next morning. (This is stated incorrectly on the Adventure course website)