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Professional Development

ERCA Traditional High Ropes Instructor

An internationally recognised award that qualifies you to instruct on traditional high ropes courses, with elements such as the Jacob's Ladder and the Leap of Faith.

Qualification
European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) Instructor, Traditional Ropes Course
How long
5 days
Ages
18 and over
Group size
Up to 10 people
Where
Ballyhass Mallow high ropes course
Certificate valid for
3 years

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A trainee in a climbing helmet works a rope during high ropes instructor training

About the course

The five-day course trains you to operate a high ropes course safely and competently. It is certified by the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) and delivered with Vertex Training, an ERCA certified training body.

The award is valid for three years. A one-day refresher course renews it for another three years.

What it covers

  • The role of the instructor, ERCA standards, law and insurance
  • Instructing, assessing and supervising participants
  • Emergency plans and general safety standards
  • Belaying, self-belay and access techniques
  • Knots, harnesses and daily equipment checks
  • Facilitation and ropes course programmes

Before you book

  • 18 or over
  • A valid first aid certificate that includes CPR and AED use
  • Confident at height
  • Good physical condition
  • At least one day of experience on a high ropes course, which can be given at the start of the course