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!
Getting Involved
We have courses targeted at different levels of experience:
Beginner Abseilers
Venturers / Rovers / Leaders
Check out the Basic Rockcraft (Safe Participant) Abseiling Workshops. This is the first step into abseiling qualifications, and also can be used as the practical component of the OAS Stage 4 Vertical Badge.
Taking it to the next level
Competent abseilers can do our Rigging and Rescue Workshop to work towards their SIS Trained Participant and Assistant Guide Qualifications. As well as the higher levels of their OAS Vertical Badges.
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.
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.
Run trips under the supervision of a guide and have them sign off that you are competent
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
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.
Booking links will appear on the events below when booking is open.
Click here to download course information.
Course Dates
Safe Participant Abseil Course – Practical Day (ABS22E)
This is the base-level for participation in rockcraft activities and is required for vertical canyon…
August 13 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Wahroonga RocksRegistrations closes by: 27/08/2022
Note: starting your application does not reserve your spot, you must submit your application and pay.
Catchup Abseil SP Prac
Catchup for the abseil course that was cancelled due to wet weather.
August 28 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Wahroonga RocksSafe Participant Abseil Course – Theory Night (ABS22F)
This is the base-level for participation in rockcraft activities and is required for vertical canyon…
October 18 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Barra Brui Activity HallRegistrations for this event open on: 22/08/2022.Registrations closes by: 10/10/2022
Safe Participant Abseil Course – Practical Day (ABS22F)
This is the base-level for participation in rockcraft activities and is required for vertical canyon…
October 30 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Wahroonga RocksRegistrations for this event open on: 22/08/2022.Registrations closes by: 10/10/2022
Rigging & Rescue Skills – (SIS Training – Trained Participant, Assistant Guide a.k. TP/AG)
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. This course aims to get you through the Trained Participant and Assistant Guide levels of the VET qualifications and can also be used to gain OAS qualifications.
Cost is $75.
Booking links will appear on the events below when booking is open.
Course Prerequisites
Hold a current SNR Basic Rockcraft or SIS Safe Participant Abseil qualification; (If you are an experienced abseiler who also knows how to Prussik please reach out to the team, we may be able to wave this requirement)
Have a current logbook documenting abseiling;
Course Co-Requisites
Hold a current HLTAID 001, 002 & 003 (Required for course completion, may register without)
You must also assist on at least one Safe Particiant Abseiling workshop in a Leader role to complete the qualification.
To Gain the full Assistant Guide Qualification you must complete the Common Core aspect of the Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership (more info coming soon)
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Course Dates
Current Workshop Details & Downloads:
To register for any of the courses listed here, please click the “Book Now” button on the event entry above or alternatively visit the registration system directly.
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.
Location Information:
Other Course Downloads
Leave No Trace documents:- Download Part 1. Download Part 2.
Rock Activities Standard Operation Procedure:- Download SOP.
Adventurous Activities Policy:- Download Policy.