ERCA Low Ropes Instructor
Instructor Training Courses
Who is this course for?
The ERCA Low Ropes Course Instructor course is designed for anybody who operates or works on low ropes courses; these are courses with activities that are close to the ground and only need spotting for safety. These facilities do not have a belay system in place. Activities include individual items such as a spider’s web, puzzles, trust falls, traversing challenges and larger courses with a continuous set of activities.
The main responsibilities of a low ropes instructor is to equip, instruct and supervise users of low ropes elements. The content of the training course is designed around providing candidates with the knowledge and skills to be able to do this competently through both theoretical and practical sessions covering a range of low ropes challenges, games and facilitation methods.
Duration
2 days including assessment
Location
Typically client venue
Certification
ERCA Certificate
Groups Size
Minimum 4 people
What to Expect
The ERCA Low Ropes Instructor training course will cover the topics as outlined within the ERCA Training Syllabus through a combination of both theoretical and practical sessions.
There are 2 assessments on this training course: a written exam and a practical assessment covering delivery of a session on a low ropes course.
On successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded with a certificate from the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA).
These courses can be run at your own centre to enable correct familiarisation and association with equipment for your staff. Training courses will be geared to the specific requirements of your centre or ropes course facility to ensure that your staff have undergone robust, independent training will provide you with security and peace of mind. We will ensure that you have up to date awareness of industry regulations and how they affect you in addition to advice on maintenance, inspections and equipment.
Available Courses
ERCA Low Ropes Instructor
For Organisations
Location: Client venue Duration: 2 days Group Size: Max 12 people
£475
+vat
per day
Refresher Courses
This refresher is an industry update and is designed to inform participants of industry updates whilst refreshing practical and theoretical skills. Attendance on this refresher course will extend current certification for a further 3 more years.
ERCA Instructor Refresher
For Organisations
Location: Client venue Duration: Min 1 day Group Size: Max 12 people
£475
+vat
per day
For Individuals
Location: Technical Outdoor Solutions Training Centre Penrith Duration: Min 1 day Group Min 4 people
£150
+vat
per person
General Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old.
- Hold an in-date First Aid certificate.
- Good physical condition, able to partake in the activity.
- At least one day prior experience on a low ropes course is required.
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