Adventure Workshops for Educators 2006-07

Portable Initiative and Problem Solving Program

This 2 day workshop focuses on the use of experiential exercises
through use of minimal props or portable props. Many activities
can be adapted for use indoors, in a classroom, or anywhere.
Topics covered include safety, equipment, facilitation and
processing, and more.

Cost $250 per person
12 hours of continuing education are available for this program.

Team Challenge Course Instructor Training

This 2 day workshop focuses on the basic skills necessary for an instructor on a team challenge (or low ropes) course. Topics covered include safety and spotting, equipment, facilitation and processing, course management procedures, and more. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals new to the ropes course, or as an annual refresher for those with prior experience.

Cost $250 per person
12 hours of continuing education are available for this program.

Climbing Wall and High Ropes Course Training Workshops:

The Association for Challenge Course Technology Challenge Course Standards address the technical standards for challenge course operations. Although ACCT has not created an accreditation or certification process as of yet, it has created a set of guidelines to serve as the standard by which all challenge course instructors and operators must abide.

All climbing wall and challenge course staff should be trained in and expected to be competent in ropes course basic skills such as knot tying, belaying, managing equipment, fitting harnesses, call commands, making transfers, setting up, taking down, and deploying basic emergency procedures. In addition to these skills, challenge course facilitators will be trained in a number of specific skill areas such as managing platforms, spotting, tending the zip platform, introducing the course, checking harnesses, and other relevant functions.

Universal Ropes offers the following levels of training:

1. Belayer

2. Challenge Course Instructor/Facilitator

3. Challenge Course Advanced Instructor/Facilitator

Participating in training does not guarantee that a person will attain a certain level of competency. The training is presented at a pace that should allow a majority of participants enough time to practice and safely learn the information and skills presented.

Universal Builders will provide written documentation to participants indicating completion of the course and their level attained. All staff will be encouraged to update their certificates with yearly refresher or advanced training.

Belayer Training Workshop

This 1-day workshop focuses on the skills needed by a belayer on a climbing wall and a high ropes course. This workshop will include an introduction to gear, skills and competencies of a belayer, and basic rescue techniques.

Cost: $150 per person
6 hours of continuing education are available for this program.

High Ropes Basic Skills Technical Workshop

This 3 day workshop focuses on the basic skills necessary for an instructor on a high ropes course. Topics covered include equipment, belaying, rescues, course management procedures, and more. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals new to the high ropes course, or for those who have been through some basic training but want to become competent in the skills necessary for instructors of high ropes courses.

Cost: $395 per person
21 hours of continuing education are available for this program.

High Ropes Course Instructor Refresher Workshop

This 1-day workshop is intended as a yearly review training for instructors of climbing walls and high ropes courses. This workshop will review any changes in standards or industry practices, followed by hands-on review and evaluation of basic skills necessary for an instructor on a high ropes course including equipment, belaying, rescues, course management procedures, and more.

Cost: $150 per person
6 hours of continuing education are available for this program.

High Ropes Advanced Instructor Workshop

This 2 day workshop focuses on the skills needed by a facilitator
on a high ropes course and a course manager. This workshop will
include a basic skills review along with an update on current
standards and equipment specifications. This workshop will also
include intensive rescue training and emergency procedures.
This workshop is intended for those who have received training
in basic skills and have experience on high ropes.

Cost: $275 per person
15 hours of continuing education are available for this program.