Climbing Wall Instructor Level 2

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, teaching top rope skills - Level 2, and risk management. Prerequisites for the LV 2 course are: 18 yrs of age, climbing 5.8 over 20 top rope climbing outings and the knowledge of belaying with an assisted belay device and a passive belay device, a CWI Level 1 certificate. The CWI Level 2 is offered in a blended learning format with online content and demonstration of both technical skills and instructional skills. Once certified, a CWI Level 2 candidate can fulfill these roles and responsibilities: All responsibilities of Level 1. Use equipment that meets the CWA Certification Standard for climbing activities. Cultivate an instructional environment that cultivates trust and learning. Use appropriate communication skills and instructional skills to prepare climbers. Act as a climbing facility monitor, offer orientations, belay checks, and orientations for top rope climbing