Outdoor Leadership Series Sports Climbing Instructor Category 1 (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
1. Knowledge of the development of sport climbing in Singapore & the teaching syllabus.
2. Select and use appropriate climbing equipment & gear for Singapore National Climbing Standards (SNCS) Courses and personal instructional purpose.
3. Demonstrate and explain the teaching of top-rope & lead belaying techniques.
4. Demonstrate and explain the teaching of spotting, bouldering, top-rope & lead climbing.
5. Demonstrate and explain the teaching of safe abseil techniques.
6. Demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of an anchor system suitable for top-roping, belaying, abseiling, including systems using multiple anchors, slings, climbing rope or a combination of both.
7. Identify safety concerns on bouldering, top-rope & lead climbing/belaying; and develop an attitude of safety.
8. Knowledge on rescue techniques appropriate for wall climbing instruction
9. Knowledge on group management, risk assessment, method of instructions and professionalism. The course fee doesn't include instructor application fee of $50 and license fee of $70, both to to Singapore Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (SSCMF).
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
• Proficiency in English• At least 18 yrs of age as at course date• Hold a SNCS Sport Climbing Level 3 certification or Sport Climbing Activity Supervisor certification or equivalent (equivalent - subject to approval)• Be able to lead a 5.10 grade route on artificial climbing wall for Sport Climbing Instructor assessment