Course Title Sport Climbing Course Level Three
Course Code SCCL3
Course Duration 16hrs or 2 sessions of 8hrs (inclusive of 2hrs break time)

Objective (s) This course introduces the techniques of climbing bolted multi-pitch routes safely.

Passing Standards Trainees must demonstrate the following course requirements :
1. Setup anchor system for multi-pitch climb
2. Belaying a climber using both direct & indirect belay system
3. Lead climb changeover to abseil with backup
4. Ascending on ropes
5. Conduct proper pre-climb checks
6. Correct use of climbing calls
7. Safe equipment handling

Pre-requisite
At least be 16yrs of age
Sport Climbing Course Level Two certificate or equivalent; and Abseil Proficiency
Course Level One certificate or equivalent*
*This course builds on the basic skills learned in these courses. Hence, trainees should be
familiar and confident with these basic skills before undertaking this course.

Award SNCS Sport Climbing Level Three Certificate
Syllabus
1. Lead Climbing
– Artificial Climbing Walls vs Natural Rocks
– Types of protection points
– Multi-pitch climbing
2. Introducing Equipment for Multi-Pitch Climb (usage, care, limitation)
– Dynamic ropes – Single/Half/Twin
– Accessory Cords/Prusiks (various diameters)
– Quickdraws
– Slings (Runners) / Tapes (safety slings, extension as Runners, anchors)
– Belay devices
– Circular descending devices (e.g. Figure-of-8, Harpoon)
– Planular descending devices (e.g. Stich Plate)
– Tubular descending devices (e.g. ATC)
– In-Line adjustable devices (e.g. Rack)
– Auto-locking descending devices (e.g. Gri Gri, Cinch, Stop)
3. Knots & Hitches (usage, limitation, dressing)
– Double Figure of 8 knot with double bight
– Friction knots (Standard/Classic, Klemheist, French)
– Overhand knot
– Clove Hitch
– Italian Hitch (Munter)
4. Anchor System
– Criteria for anchors
– Types of anchors (Self-equalized, Isolated/Static, Rope anchors)
5. Multi-Pitch Climb
– Leading & seconding – changeover
– Setting up anchors (using slings/tapes, ropes)
– Belaying (direct & indirect)
– Pre-climb checks
– Climbing commands
– Safety considerations – anchors, fall factor, buddy check
6. Understanding risk involving multi-pitch climbing
7. Abseil
– Abseil with backup (auto-block)
– Counter-balance abseil
– Stack abseil
8. Ascending on ropes (prusiking)
9. Course Review