This endorsement is awarded to individuals who have a demonstrated capability in applying instructional skills within the context of natural cliff environments.

PACI members with natural cliff endorsements are authorised to:

Conduct activities within the scope of their endorsement that do not lead to a formal qualification; and
Act as a guide within the scope of their endorsement where no formal training is to take place; and
Conduct training activities in natural cliff environments within the scope of their classification & endorsement which lead to a formal qualification.
Performance Requirements

To qualify, an individual must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age; and
2. Be in good physical condition for operating in natural cliff environments and submit proof of medical fitness. If a medical examination is required, the form must be signed by a licensed physician and state that the applicant is fit for working in natural cliff environments. The physician signing the form must not be the applicant; and
3. Have been operating in natural cliff environments for 12 months with proof of experience. Experience must be gained in at least three (3) different natural cliffs in three (3) different areas/regions of Australia. When determining minimum experience:

Experience must include at least two (2) different rock types eg, granite & sandstone, or limestone & quartz
competency is required in identifying and using a range of natural anchors such as:

-trees
-boulders
-rock features (threads, bollards, spikes/horns)

5. Have a current recognised qualification in senior first aid and CPR.

5. Critical underpinning knowledge:

-Minimum criteria for selection and use of natural anchors:
-selection criteria for trees
-selection criteria for boulders
-selection criteria for rock features

NOTE: If an applicant has gained experience that is limited to only one (1) natural cliff with only one (1) type of rock, an endorsement will be granted to operate ONLY FOR THAT CLIFF. No other natural cliffs may be used until the applicant has gained additional experience as noted above.

Renewal:

1. Annual submission of a completed, signed PACI Membership Renewal Agreement; and
2. Annual PACI membership fees paid.

NOTE: PACI members must be in active status before they can represent themselves as being authorised to conduct/supervise training related activities.