ERCA Traditional High Ropes Instructor
Instructor Training Courses
Who is this course for?
The Traditional Ropes Course Instructor course is designed for anybody who operates or works on traditional high ropes courses; these are courses with activities such as Jacob’s Ladder, Leap of Faith, High All Aboard and Crate Challenge etc. Typically these courses use an assisted belay system.
Qualifications
This course meets the standard for a person to be qualified as a European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) Traditional High Ropes Course Instructor as set out in EN15567 part 2
Duration
Minimum 3.5 days, including assessment
Location
Typically client venue
Certification
ERCA Certificate
Groups Size
Minimum 4 people
What to Expect
The course will cover subjects through both practical and theory sessions to enable the group to cover the entire syllabus.
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 course. Ensuring 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 Traditional High Ropes Instructor
For Organisations
Location: Client venue Duration: 3.5 days Group Size: Max 9 people
£475
+vat
per day
For Individuals
Location: Technical Outdoor Solutions Training Centre Penrith Duration: 3.5 days Group Size:Min 4 people
£330
+vat
per person
Combined – ERCA Traditional High Ropes Instructor & ERCA Generic Rescuer
For Individuals
Location: Linnet Clough Scout Centre Duration: 3.5 days Group Size:Min 4 people
2nd – 6th March 2026
21st – 25th September 2026
£550
+vat
per person
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
- Must be confident at height
- Good physical condition, able to partake in the activity
- At least one day prior experience on a high ropes course is required. This could be provided at the beginning of the training course.
Trainee Reviews
My skills have improved dramatically. I now know what it is to be an ERCA Instructor and the professional standards that it involves.
I know my responsibilities as a Ropes Course Instructor – what I can do and what laws apply to Working at Height.
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