Rock Climbing Instructor RCI

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Do you want to teach people how rock climb? The Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) is a National Governing Body award (NGB) and is HSE recognised. It trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to supervise climbers on single pitch crags and artificial walls.

What next, a few steps to help you become a Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI);

Registration

This is what you need before you book onto a Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) training course

18 years old
Be an experienced indoor and outdoor climber
Have an interest in supervising groups on climbing walls

Next you will need to join a mountaineering council (British Mountaineering Council, Mountaineering Scotland or Mountaineering Ireland)

Then you will need to go to Mountain Training and create yourself an account and then register for the Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI).

Prerequisites

This is what you need to do before you attend your Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) training course

You will need to log the following in your Mountain Training DLog

15 lead routes which must be graded rock climbs with traditional protection
15 lead routes at a climbing wall
5 lead routes which must be outdoor bolt protected sport climbs

Attend a training course

The Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) training course is 3 days (09:00-18:00) and is practically based. We will work through the Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) syllabus looking at everything you will need to know to lead groups.

For available dates and to book onto a Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) please drop me an email – info@dannywg.com

Consolidation period

This is the period between your training and assessment and is suggested as a minimum of 6 months. During this time you should consolidate and practice everything you’ve learned during your training. Try and climb at a wide range of venues, both as an individual and when assisting supervision of others.

Assessment

The assessment is designed for you to show your best. We will work through all aspects of the syllabus in a practical way and discussing different options. I see this as an opportunity for me to increase your knowledge and skills.

The Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) assessment course aims to assess the technical skills, judgements and areas of knowledge deemed necessary to ensure an individual is safe to do so. This is a two day course.

This is what you need to have before you attend your Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)) assessment

At least 18 years old.
Attended a Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) training course (or have been granted exemption).
Be familiar with the syllabus.
Be competent leading Sever grade climbs on outdoor crags with leader-placed protection
40 graded rock climbs with traditional protection (of which at least 20 must be at Severs grade or above)
30 indoor leads at F4 or above and be competent
10 outdoor sport leads at F4 or above and be competent
Have assisted in the supervision of at least 20 instructed sessions at a variety of different venues, half indoor and half outdoor sessions
Hold a current first aid certificate, minimum 16 hours and relevant to the work of a Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) holder.

For available dates and to book onto a Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) please drop me an email – info@dannywg.com

More information can be found on the Mountain Training website.

If you have any questions or if there is anything I can help with please let me know

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