CBee wrote:12 biners all up? Strange. Unless they are teaching you setup of belay stations or emergency rapping without belay device with rescue. You will also need a safety device such a prusik cord or other mechanical back up devices. Also harness.
Online course work required are:
· SISOPLN004 Identify hazards, access and control risk for outdoor recreation activities
· SISOPLN005 Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activates
· Planning Assignment found - SISOABS009 Lead single pitch abseiling activities on natural surfaces
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Equipment Requirements – Attached to this email is the gear and equipment required to complete your training/assessment for the enrolled activity.
Part of the assessment criteria for a Guide or Instructor is the identification, selection and provision of the equipment required to safely conduct the activity.
Please bring:
A driver’s license or similar photo id. as personal identification
List any issues arising from your workbook tasks/ questions for discussion at the
beginning of the Course Day
Abseiling / Climbing Helmet
Abseiling / Climbing Harness
2 x set of prussic loops- 2 long & 2 short prussic
Sunglasses (optional)
6 x steel & 6 x alloy karabiners – screw gate or tri-lock
Belay & Abseiling device (capable of use on 10-11 mm rope)
1 x 50 meter static rope (10-11mm)
Abseil glove (s) – if you use these
1 x personal first aid kit
Sunscreen
Day pack to carry everything
Water / hydration supply system
Sunglass (optional)
Hat
Hot/Cold/Wet weather gear
Wet weather gear
Sturdy closed in shoes for walking and abseiling
Pen, paper to take notes plus whatever you think you need
Lunch etc. is to your care
Fuel stove (if you want to cook your own lunch / cup of coffee, etc.)
Note: This gear and equipment can be your own, that you have purchased, or you could hire or or borrow the equipment from someone
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