Challenge Quest, LLC
Creating the conditions for sustainable change
Advanced Ropes Course
Instructor Training
You must have participated in a 40-hour basic ropes course instructor training to attend this program.
January 9-12, 2009
March 27-29 & April 18, 2009
March 27-29 & April 18, 2009Cost: $595
8:30am - 5:00pm
($695 with the optional fifth day Ropes Course Instructor Refresher Training)
To register, visit our store and purchase this program.
Modules:
Program Design and Client Consultation – The success of any program is, in part, the quality of the sequence of that program. This module will teach basic principles for assessing client needs, negotiating client expectations and designing effective programs to meet those expectations. (8 hours)
Teams for a New Generation (Short Course) – This module focuses on the changing nature of teamwork in the knowledge era, group dynamics and creating self-facilitating, self-adapting teams. (8 hours)
Risk Management for Ropes Course Directors – Safety should be the number one concern for all ropes course directors. This module provides a method for assessing and improving a program’s risk management practices. This includes staff training and documentation, policies and procedures, an overview of liability and tort law (materials designed by an attorney) and critical steps to improving a program’s safety practices. (4 hours)
Staffing the Effective Ropes Course – This module explores critical staffing issues such as selection and hiring effective staff, staff development, and staff progression policies. (4 hours)
Multiple Safety Systems – This module will review static, dynamic and z-drag systems and include variations of team haul systems. (8 hours)
Ropes Course Instructor Refresher (Optional fifth day) – This module will review the critical skills to safely operate a ropes course program. In addition to reviewing key technical skills, participants will be brought up to date on changes and issues in the Ropes Course Industry. Topics will include: Belaying techniques, Knots and rope work, Risk management, Spotting, Element set-up and Rescues. September 21, 2008 - Tulsa, Oklahoma - Post Oak Lodge (8.5 hours)
Continental breakfast is included in the registration fee. For lodging and lunch/dinner meals, contact Beth West at (918)-422-5506 x116 or beth@newliferanch.com. RSVP deadline for lodging and meal reservations is October 30, 2008.
