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Singapore National Abseiling Standards (SNAS Level 2) Certification Course (23 Oct)
Prerequisite: At least 16 years of age, Abseiling Proficiency Course Level One certified
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.
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:
– Setup a fixed anchor system for abseil
– Perform a safe and controlled descend with backup
– Perform rope ascend and descend using accessory cords
– Ascend on rope and changeover to abseil with backup
– Perform a self rescue technique
– Safe equipment handling
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