Objectives

• The course is designed for people who have no prior knowledge on abseiling.
• Participants will learn the basic skills to descend on ropes and have essential knowledge on the equipment required to abseil.

Pre-requisite:

• At least 13 years of age

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Syllabus

1. Introduction to Abseiling
   – Why do people abseil?
   – Environment – natural rocks, tower
2. Introduction of Abseil Equipment (usage, care, limitation)
   – Static rope, Harness, carabiner, Descending device – (Fig.8), Helmet, Gloves
3. Rope handling
   – Managing ropes
   – Coiling, lapping & chaining
4. Descend Practice (with a belay line) using Fig of 8 descender
   – Rig-in and remove from rope system
   – Basic stance and brake hand
   – Abseil command
   – Descend with a fireman’s belay
   – Self rescue – apply lock-on system with leg wrap
5. Safety Considerations
   – Rope placement on descender (smiley face)
   – Importance of controlled descend
   – Appropriate attire, loose hair etc
6. Course Review
   – Suggestions for further advancement
   – General discussion & feedback

Note: Wearing of helmet is compulsory when engaging in abseiling activities.

Passing Standards: Trainees must demonstrate the following –

1. Correct harness usage
2. Correct rig-in to abseil system with a Fig 8 descender
3. Perform a controlled descend
4. Perform a self-rescue
5. Correct use of abseiling commands

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