Are you up to the challenge? Jump off a cliff the safe way, with the Sydney North Region Rockcraft Team! There are weekend abseil adventures, Scout abseil days, VET training, and much more!

Scouts – Check out the Scout Abseil Experience Days
Venturers / Rovers – Check out the Basic Rockcraft (Safe Participant) Abseiling Workshops
Take your training further with – Rigging & Rescue (Trained Participant & Assistant Guide) Abseiling Workshops

Team

The Abseiling Team is responsible for running workshops for those who need an abseil qualification to participate in an activity and for those who would like to learn more about this adventure sport.

Who Can Do It?

Abseiling is available to all members of the Movement in some form in accordance with Scouts NSW policies and sectional requirements.

When Can I Do This?

All year round, meeting nights, day trips, weekends. The team runs a number of calendared Basic Abseiling, Abseil Trained Participant and Assistant Guide training events each year, but are also happy to arrange alternate dates for your Pack, Troop, Unit, Crew, or even Group Committee if the need arises.

Where we run a custom adventure for your group, an equipment hire fee will apply when Region equipment is used.

Qualifications Required

Single Pitch Abseiling – Activity must be under the control of an Abseiling Guide.

Multi-pitch Abseiling – Activity must be under the control of an Abseiling Guide.

If you want to get qualified let one of our team know to book into a Rigging & Rescue Skills training workshop. We can qualify you with Scout Skills and VET recognised qualifications.

Make a Booking

Safe Participant

Safe Participant abseilers are able to be active participants in abseiling activities.

SIS Training – Rigging & Rescue Skills – Trained Participant and Assistant Guide

Part of the workshop involves helping at a SNR Basic Rockcraft Workshop (Safe Participant Abseil workshop).

SIS Training – Guide Abseiling

A Skills Check List is supplied and Assessment is scheduled as required.

SIS Training Guide Abseiling – prerequisites

Have met the requirements for qualification for Rigging & Rescue – Trained Participant and Assistant Guide qualifications.
Have a current logbook documenting 1000m of vertical abseiling leading groups;
You must also assist on at least one Safe Participant Abseiling workshop in a Leader role to complete the qualification. You will also need to compete an assessment of rigging and rescue skills. Plus you need to hold a current HLTAID 001, 002 & 003.

Courses

Scout Abseil Days

SNR Basic Rockcraft (Safe Participant) & Rigging & Rescue Workshops – (see dates in calendar below)

Need to be Venturer-aged or over to register for these workshops

Basic Rockcraft (Safe Participant)

This is the base-level for participation in rockcraft activities and is required for vertical canyoning and caving. Attending this workshop will give you a great grounding for rock adventures and you can even earn you Stage 4 OAS under Vertical (New Youth Program).

Cost is $60 plus we throw in a set of prussik loops tailored to you.

See how to book below to get on the Basic Rockcraft Workshop.

Rigging & Rescue Skills – (SIS Training – Trained Participant, Assistant Guide & Guide)

If you want to build on your skills and work towards being able to take other people out abseiling then this is the workshop for you. Learn how to set up abseils, rig for rescue and get yourself or others out of difficulty. VET qualifications are possible and when you finish here move on to becoming an Abseil Guide.

Cost is $65.

See how to book below to get on the Rigging & Rescue Skills – SIS Trained Participant & Assistant Guide.

Course Prerequisites

Hold a current SNR Basic Rockcraft or SIS Safe Participant Abseil qualification;
Have a current logbook documenting abseiling;
Hold a current HLTAID 001, 002 & 003
You must also assist on at least one Safe Particiant Abseiling workshop in a Leader role to complete the qualification.

SNR Basic Rockcraft, & Rigging & Rescue Course Dates

Abseiling Workshop ABS21E – Basic Rockcraft (Safe Participant)
Theory Night – Barra Brui
August 5 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Barra Brui Activity Hall
Abseiling Workshop ABS21E – Basic Rockcraft (Level 1)
Practical Day
August 14 @ 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Abseiling Workshop ABS21F – Theory Night – Basic Rockcraft (Safe Participant)
Theory Night 2 – Barra Brui
October 19 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Barra Brui Activity Hall
Abseiling Workshop ABS21F – Basic Rockcraft (Level 1)
Practical Day
October 31 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How do I book into an Abseiling Workshop?

1. Pick the workshop you wish to attend.
2. Download a booking form.
3. Fill in the details and email to (click on link) – Sydney North Region Office
4. Complete the booking form and attach a cheque made out to “Scouts Australia” or Direct Deposit workshop fee payment (see below)
5. Direct Deposit Payment to:
     * Account Name – SSA, NSW Branch, Sydney North Region
     * BSB – 032-000     Account Number – 186745
     * Reference – SURNAME + COURSE NUMBER (See Above)
6. Closing dates for each workshop are beside the details above.
7. If unsure about any details or if you are eligible to attend the workshop or activity then contact the Activity Co-ordinator.
8. To confirm if the workshop is still on and has space contact the Region office

Current Workshop Details & Downloads:

Particpants will need to fill in a booking form and send to Region office. Participants should download all details below and follow the directions as per the participant’s letter to be sent to you to complete all the prerequisites prior to the first theory night.

Booking Form Download