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The students will
be able to use and manage a complete artificial
wall top-rope belay system. Module Topics:
 Equipment setup and
use
Proper
belay technique
Belayer/climber
verbal commands
Use of
floor anchors
Proper rope
management and care
Class period: 1.5 hours
Maximum number of participants: 9
The student will
be able to teach basic climber safety skills to
a small group of novice climbers including an
overview of the top rope belay system used in
the facility.
Module Topics:
Using the
three person belay system
Proper use
of the facility rental harness, belay device,
and floor anchors
Ascertain
whether climbers have learned basic safety
skills
Class period: 2.0 hours
Maximum number of participants: 6
The student will
be able to quickly and accurately assess the
ability of any climber to put on a harness, set
up a belay device, tie in with a figure eight
follow through knot, use belayer/climber verbal
commands, employ proper belay technique and
confidently ascribe either a pass or fail.
Class period: 1.5 hours
Maximum number of participants: 15
The student will
learn how to quickly and effectively respond to
a belay or other equipment malfunction making a
belay escape and substitution necessary. The
student will also learn how to deal with a
frozen climber on the wall.
Class period: 2.0 hours
Maximum number of participants: 15
The student will
be able to screen a customer for skills and
ability upon check-in.
Module Topics:
Restricting
access to the climbing area
Screening
customers for ability and skill level
Informing
customers of the facility's rules
Completing
a liability waiver
Class period: 1.5 hours
Maximum number of participants: 15
The student will
be able to supervise use of the climbing wall in
order to minimize risk in the climbing
environment.
Module Topics:
Quickly and
accurately assess the actions of any climber
from a distance
Take
appropriate action to prevent or correct
hazardous situations
Class period: 1.0 hour
Maximum number of participants: 15
The student will
be able to set up a record keeping system to
track customer information and teach its use to
others.
Module Topics:
Assessing the
needs, abilities, and resources of the
facility.
Creating or
modifying a record keeping system
Class period: 2.0 hours
Maximum number of participants: 3
The student will
be able to properly use and teach others to use
an autobelay device. The student will be able to
inspect and evaluate the condition of an
autobelay device and recommend maintenance.
Class period: 1.0 hour
Maximum number of participants: 15
The student will
be able to inspect, evaluate, and log on a
regular basis the condition of all safety
equipment used in the climbing facility.
Module Topics:
Evaluate the
condition of rental equipment
Evaluate
the condition of padding, ropes, holds,
anchors, and wall surface
Repair or
replace deficient equipment
Class period: 1.5 hours
Maximum number of participants: 15
The student will
learn how to create route setting goals, track
the quantity and quality of route setting in
their facility, and recruit, select, hire, and
manage route setters.
Class period: 2.0 hours
Maximum number of participants: 3
The student will
learn how to comply with CWA
industry practices.
Module Topics:
Gain a working
knowledge of the industry practices
Alter or
create compliant policies and procedures
Class period: 3.0 hours
Maximum number of participants: 3
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