RCI Prep Course September 2021
13th of September - 1st October
This three week intensive course is designed to prepare you to become a Rock Climbing Instructor, at the end of the course the aim is that you will be ready to register for the RCI training course. No prior experience is needed, although you will get more from the course if you have already started climbing. To undertake this course it is essential that you are enthusiastic and motivated to pursue becoming a climbing instructor, that you have a good basic level of fitness and are willing to spend long period of time outside (possibly in the rain, but hopefully not!).
Example course outline:
Week 1
Day 1 - Meet and greet course induction. Indoor climbing session.
Day 2-3 Indoor learn to lead Course
Day 4-5 Introduction to outdoor climbing
Weekend break
Week 2
Day 1-2 Sport climbing learn to lead
3-5 Trad climbing learn to lead
Weekend Break
Week 3
Day 1 Improvised rescue day
Day 2-4 Skills consolidation (climbing!)
Day 5 Individual reviews and action planning
The aim at the end of the course is to have completed a minimum of
15 indoor lead climbs.
15 outdoor traditional lead climbs.
5 outdoor sport climbs.
But most importantly that you will have had an amazing three weeks whilst doing so, gaining new skills and experiences along the way.