Summary
ERCA High Ropes Instructor, Ballyhass Mallow
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Suitable Ages 18 yrs +
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Course Length 5 Days
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Location Ballyhass Mallow
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Accreditation ERCA
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The European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) Traditional High Ropes Instructor Course is a 5-day course designed to train aspiring instructors to operate a high ropes course safely and competently.
This course is run over 5 days and upon completion, will certify you to instruct Traditional High Ropes Courses with elements such as Jacob's Ladder, the Leap of Faith, Gladiator Challenge, Crate Stack, etc.
The ERCA Traditional High Ropes Instructor is an internationally recognized award.
ERCA was formed by the German Ropes Course Association in 2003 due to their relationship growing with neighboring countries. ERCA has become a driving force for the ropes course industry since its formation and each year, pushes the industry's professional standards to even greater heights.
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Length - 5 Days
Where - Ballyhass Mallow High Ropes Course
Min Age - 18
Max No. - 10 participants
Outdoor Training Academy are delighted to offer you an unparalleled training experience that is both certified by the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) and delivered in collaboration with Vertex Training, an accredited ERCA Training Body.
At the Outdoor Training Academy, we take immense pride in our team of ERCA-certified trainers who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to every training session. We have chosen to partner with Vertex for the purpose of maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance and ensuring an exceptional training journey for our valued participants.
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Theory |
Practice |
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General knowledge and the role of the instructor |
Instruction of participants |
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Norms and ERCA Standards |
Assessment of participants |
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Laws and Insurance |
Supervising participants |
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Medical check of participants |
Appropriate behaviour on the ropes course |
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Site specific rule |
Self-experiencing ropes course usage |
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Emergency plans |
Preparation and operation of high elements |
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General Safety Standards |
Belaying techniques |
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Equipment Care and Maintenance |
Daily visual routine inspection of the ropes course |
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Communication |
Routine check of PPE |
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Basic knowledge of forces and safety systems |
Self-belay and accessing techniques |
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Knots and harnesses |
Facilitation skills |
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Understanding ropes course programs |
18 Years of age
Valid First Aid Certificate including CPR and AED use (award validity according to national regulations) (Book Here)
Confident at Height
Good physical condition (able to partake on the RC program without difficulty)
At least 1 days prior experience on a High RC. This experience can be provided at the start of the training course.
Please contact us if you are unsure of any of the above
The ERCA Traditional High Ropes Instructor Award is valid for 3 years from the time of completion.
Validation becomes suspended after 3 years unless a refresher course is completed.
Refresher Courses are 1 day in length and will revalidate the Award for a further 3 years
**NOTE: If more than 4 years elapse from the date of assessment or 2 refresher courses, then the award will expire and the full course will have to be attended and completed to become re-validated.
January: 20th- 25th
March: 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd and 29th
April: 2nd- 6th
June: 23rd-27th
July: 8th- 12th
August: 5th- 9th
October: 27th-31st
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