Climbing Wall Instructor Level 1

Service Description

The CWI certification program focuses on education, review and skills evaluation of individual candidates using consensus certification standards developed by leading professionals in the indoor climbing industry. The CWA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification Course will address the basic technical skills necessary to participate in an instructional program at a climbing facility, and will address the following general topic areas: professionalism, equipment and facility inspection, client orientation and instruction, bouldering and spotting - Level 1, and risk management. The prerequisite to join the CWI Level 1 course you must be 16 yrs of age and have some climbing experience. The course is offered in a blended format with online content followed by a skills assessment. Successful completion of the certification prepares the candidate for these roles and responsibilities in an indoor climbing facility: Maintain the requirements of certification as outlined in the Certification Program Policy Manual. Comply with CWI Certification Standard practices as outlined in the student manual. Act as a climbing wall worker offering orientations, and monitoring climbing activities.