Courses

TOP ROPE / ABSEIL GUIDE

Top Rope Guide Preliminary Course - 2 days - $595

Entry requirements: Some previous rock climbing experience is required. This is a preliminary course to the Top Rope Guide course. It is not compulsory but is designed for those who wish to do the TRG course but who have little or no experience with climbing equipment, placement of traditional gear […]

Top Rope Guide Training - 3 days - $645

Entry requirements: Must have completed the Preliminary Course or have gained exemption from the ACIA. This course is designed for those who wish to gain qualification with the ACIA in order to work in the rock climbing industry in a top rope or abseil situation. Candidates will NOT be qualified […]

Top Rope Guide Assessment - 1 day - $295

Entry requirements: • Must have completed an approved TRG training program or gained an exemption from the ACIA. • Must present a logbook detailing (at least) the minimum requirements of climbing and instructing experience (interim requirements) since the training course. Individuals who satisfy the assessment requirements will be competent to […]

SINGLE PITCH GUIDE

Single Pitch Guide Training Course - 4 days - $845

This course is for those who would like to work in the industry, or for recreational climbers who would like to learn about instructing techniques. The course fee includes Associate Membership of the ACIA for the current calendar year. Entry requirements : Candidates may enter at this level bypassing the […]

Single Pitch Guide Assessment - 2 days - $595

Entry requirements: • Must have completed an approved SPG training program or gained an exemption from the ACIA. • Must present a logbook detailing (at least) the minimum requirements of climbing and instructing experience (interim requirements) as discussed during the training. Individuals who satisfy the assessment requirements at this level […]

MULTI-PITCH GUIDE

Multi-Pitch Guide Training Course - 3 days - $875

Entry requirements: Must have completed the single pitch guide (SPG) training course, or gained an exemption from this training from the ACIA. Candidates do not need to have completed the single pitch guide assessment. It is expected that candidates will have strong multi-pitch climbing experience (typically to grade 14). Course […]

Multi Pitch Guide Assessment - 2 days - $625

Entry requirements: It is expected that candidates will be experienced single pitch guides and competent recreational lead climbers on multi-pitch climbs. Must have completed an approved MPG training program or gained an exemption from the ACIA. Must present a logbook detailing (at least) the minimum requirements of climbing and instructing […]

CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR

Climbing Instructor Training Course - 3 days - $825

Entry Requirements: It is expected that candidates in the CI training program are experienced SPGs, have completed the MPG training course and are experienced lead climbers. Candidates should apply to the ACIA office with evidence of their suitability including details of the following minimum requirements: Five years of climbing experience […]

Climbing Instructor Assessment - 2 days - $625

Entry requirements: Should be a qualified MPG and have completed the CI Training and all interim log book requirements. Individuals who satisfy the assessment requirements at this level will be competent to teach others to be independent climbers (top-rope, lead climbing and abseiling). They will demonstrate a high level of […]

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