TOP ROPE CLIMBING ENDORSEMENT

This endorsement is awarded to individuals who have a demonstrated capability in applying instructional skills within the context of top-rope climbing.PACI instructors with top rope climbing endorsements are authorised to:

1. Conduct abseiling & top-rope climbing activities that do not lead to a formal qualification; and
2. Act as a guide where no formal training is to take place; and
3. Conduct abseiling training courses which lead to a formal qualification; and
4. Conduct top-rope climbing courses which lead to a formal qualification.

1. Be at least 18 years of age; and
2. Have an abseiling endorsement or equivalent; and
3. Be in good physical condition for abseiling 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 climbing & abseiling. The physician signing the form must not be the applicant; and
4. Have been Top rope climbing for 12 months with proof of 40 top-rope routes/climbs of Australian grade 16 totaling 1000m actual climbing distance. When determining minimum climbing experience:

1. No individual route may be counted more than once; and
2. Competency in belaying from the ground and belaying from top of route is required; and
3. At least two different types of belay devices must have been used e.g.;

— Planular (e.g. Sticht plate)— Tubular (e.g. ATC, Bug, Pyramid); and

5. Have a current recognised qualification in senior first aid and CPR.
6. Required top rope climbing skills:

-Select, use and maintain top-rope climbing equipment-Select a route suitable for top-rope climbing activities-Discuss the risks and hazards associated with top-rope climbing-Rig a top-rope climbing system-Apply a range of climbing techniques to enable upward progess in a vertical and/or high angle environment-Safeguard a top-rope climber using a belay system

1. Submit proof of lead climbing experience as outlined in the individual membership standards; and
2. Assist an active status PACI instructor on one complete lead climber course. Written verification from the course instructor is required; and
3. Successfully complete the lead climbing instructor exam.