Objectives

• The course is designed for people who have taken SNAS Level 1 on abseiling.
• Participants will learn the basic skills to ascend and descend on ropes and have essential knowledge on the different type equipment required to abseil.

Pre-requisite:

• At least 16 years of age

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Syllabus

1. Trainees must demonstrate the following course requirements :
   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

   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
      • Ascend and changeover to abseil with backup
   3. Self Rescue Technique
      • Escape from jammed devices, cords
   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

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