Singapore National Climbing Standards (SNCS) Level 3 Certification Course (9/10 Nov 2024)
**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
- Lead Climbing
– Artificial Climbing Walls vs Natural Rocks
– Types of protection points
– Multi-pitch climbing - 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) - 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) - Anchor System
– Criteria for anchors
– Types of anchors (Self-equalized, Isolated/Static, Rope anchors) - 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) - Understanding risks involving multi-pitch climbing
- Abseil
– Abseil with backup (auto-block)
– Counter-balance abseil
– Stack abseil - Ascending on ropes (prusiking)
- Course Review
Passing Standards: Trainees must demonstrate the following –
- Setup anchor system for multi-pitch climb
- Belaying a climber using both direct & indirect belay system
- Lead climb changeover to abseil with backup
- Ascending on ropes
- Conduct proper pre-climb checks
- Correct use of climbing calls
- Safe equipment handling
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