**Our Sports Climbing Level 3 Certification is certified under Singapore National Climbing Standards (SNCS)**

Class Size: 4 pax only. Slots are secured only after payment has been made.

Objective: To introduce the techniques of climbing bolted multi-pitch routes safely.

Pre-requisite:

• At least 16 years of age
• Has 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 the abovementioned courses; trainees should be familiar and confident with these basic skills before undertaking this course.

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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 risks involving multi-pitch climbing
7. Abseil
   – Abseil with backup (auto-block)
   – Counter-balance abseil
   – Stack abseil
8. Ascending on ropes (prusiking)
9. Course Review

Passing Standards: Trainees must demonstrate the following –

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

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