3112: Senior Rock Instruction Training - OENZ

Run by Outdoor Education New Zealand

Senior Rock Instructor Training

This is a nine day Instructor Training course ran by Outdoor Education New Zealand, specifically designed for people who wish to lead others in the multi-pitch rock climbing environment. Aimed at those working towards NZOIA Rock 2 or looking to become trip leaders for clubs and social groups.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you must be competent

• Lead climbing on bolts and natural protection
• Be proficient in the skills delivered on our 5-day trad course 

Course Content

Teaching skills

• NZ rock climbing grading system
• Interpreting NZ climbing guide books
• Knots for trad climbing
• Racking and selecting gear
• Efficient movement techniques
• Footwork

Safety

• Climbing calls
• Buddy checks
• checking gear & equipment for damage
• Assessing the safety of climbing routes
• Vector pulls
• Fall factors

Teaching Belaying

• Trad belaying
  • Stance
  • positioning
• Multi-pitch belaying
  • Redirecting an ATC
  • Belay plate in guide mode
• Belaying with two ropes (half or twin ropes)

Teaching Trad gear placement

• Using natural protection
  • Trees
  • Boulders
  • Threads
  • Horns
• Placed protection
  • Nuts
  • Cams /SLCD’S
  • Hexes
• Placing the first piece/directional piece

Teaching Anchor systems

• Natural and placed protection anchors
• Linking systems
  • Slings
  • Cordlette
• Y-shape anchors
• W-shape anchors
• Single point anchors
• Multi-directional anchors

 Advanced rope and rescue skills

• Tying off a belay device
• Prussic up a rope (self-rescue)
• Escaping the system
• Lowering an injured climber
• Haul  Systems
  • Drop loop/2:1 assisted rescue
  • Z-drag/ 5:1 unassisted rescue
• Multi-pitch abseil descent with an injured climber

Leadership/instructional skills:

• Plan and prepare 2 x multi-day educational and safe rock experiences for model clients
• Lead and manage a small group for 2 x 2 consecutive days in rock environment which may include a campout.
• Apply effective safety management applicable to group, terrain and environmental conditions.

Visit Senior Rock Instructor Training on the OENZ website for more information on:

- Course Details (eg. accomodation, food, equipment and transport)

- Instructor Training Pathways

- Bookings & Course Calendar

- Contact Information

Course enquires, bookings and payment should be made directly to Outdoor Education New Zealand.  Contact Sarah at: admin@oenz.co.nz ph: 03 329 9076 or go directly to their website at www.oenz.co.nz