Objectives

This course is designed as a follow on from the Abseiling Proficiency Course Level 1. The course teaches a progression into acquiring advance personal proficiency skills to descend and ascend on ropes.

Pre-requisite:

• At least 16 years of age
• Abseiling Proficiency Course Level One certified

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Syllabus

1. Introduction of Other Abseil Equipment (usage, care & limitation)
   – Accessory cords (various diameter)
   – Slings/ Tapes
   – Descending device (Tubular, GRIGRI, STOP)
2. Knots and Hitches
   – Double Figure of 8 knot
   – Double Figure of 8 knot with double bight
   – Double Fisherman knot
   – Tape knot
   – Friction knots (Standard, Klemheist, French)
   – Clove Hitch
   – Italian Hitch (Munter)
   – Half Hitch
   – Setting up fixed anchor system
   – Descend Practice
   – Abseil with different devices, Italian Hitch
   – Abseil with backup (auto-block)
   – Ascending on ropes (prusiking)
   – Ascend and descend on ropes using accessory cords
   – Ascend and changeover to abseil with backup
3. Self Rescue Technique
   – Escape from jammed devices, cords
   – Escape from knotted rope (joint ropes)
4. Safety Considerations
   – Rope placement on descender (smiley face)
   – Loading a karabiner on a minor axis & 3 points loading
   – Importance of dressing a good knot
   – Using an auto-braking device
5. Course Review
   – Suggestions for further advancement
   – General discussion and feedback
6. Setting up fixed anchor system
7. Descend Practice
   – Abseil with different devices, Italian Hitch
   – Abseil with backup (auto-block)
8. Ascending on ropes (prusiking)
   – Ascend and descend on ropes using accessory cords

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

Passing Standards: Trainees must demonstrate the following –

1. Setup a fixed anchor system for abseil
2. Perform a safe and controlled descend with backup
3. Perform rope ascend and descend using accessory cords
4. Ascend on rope and changeover to abseil with backup
5. Perform a self rescue technique
6. Safe equipment handling

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