The ERCA Traditional Ropes Course Qualification is aimed at instructors who work on ropes courses and wish to gain more knowledge and experience and a widely recognised qualification.
COURSE DETAILS
A Traditional High Ropes course is usually a site that uses roped belay systems where participants belay each other (assisted belay systems), and may include elements such as a Leap of Faith or Jacob’s Ladder.
They are primarily designed for developmental or educational purposes. ERCA Instructor qualifications are recognised at many ropes courses throughout the UK, Europe and other countries across the world.
This course follows the ERCA syllabus for the Traditional High Ropes Instructor Qualification and is fully compliant with EN15567 Part 2.
Theoretical course content:
•General knowledge and the role of the Instructor
•Norms and ERCA-Standards
•Laws and insurance
•Medical checks and exclusion criteria
•Site-specific regulations
•Emergency plans and general safety standards
•Equipment care and maintenance
•Basic knowledge of forces that can affect a ropes course
•Safety Systems
Practical course content:
•Instructing, assessing and supervising participants
•Knots and harnesses
•Preparation and operation of high elements
•Belaying Techniques
•Routine checks and inspections
•Accessing techniques
•Facilitation skills
The course consists of training and assessment, finishing with a summary practical assessment and a written multiple-choice paper.
For more information contact:
Tel: 0800 246 1170 Email: info@arrampica.com
COURSE ASSESSMENT and OUTCOMES
Upon successfully completing the course the candidate will be issued with the ERCA certificate for Traditional Ropes Course Instructor. This certificate is valid for three years.
To re-validate the award, candidates must either attend another ERCA course, or a 1-day refresher. Revalidation can be at any time within the three years, or within a one-year grace period after the certificate validity expires.
In the unfortunate event of you failing to meet the standard required during the summary assessment, the trainer will discuss what you need to improve on and how to proceed. You then are permitted two further attempts at re-assessment on separate occasions before you would have to retake the full training element of the course. Appeal procedures are in place and details will be provided and can also found on the ERCA website.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
• Participants must be of a minimum age of 18 years old
• Hold a valid First Aid certificate
• Physically fit enough to take part in a ropes course activity
• Capable of working at height
• At least one-day prior experience on a Traditional Ropes Course
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
• Instruction/Coaching
• Course booklet
• Equipment hire for the two days
• ERCA registration & pdf certificate on successful completion
For an additional fee, full board accommodation, consisting of dormitory accommodation and 3 meals per day can be provided by Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead.
KIT LIST – WHAT PARTICIPANTS NEED TO BRING
• Exceptionally warm clothes including a jacket, hat and gloves
• Full waterproofs
• Boots/trainers
• Working gloves
• You will need plenty of food and drink to sustain you
• Sunblock
