Equipment
How long can softgoods be kept in use?
Shelf life per manufacturers recommendation or no more than 10 years from date of purchase
Who can train a level 1 Climbing instructor?
What is the national accreditation organization recognized for ropes course building standards?
ACCT
Association for Challenge Course Technology
Meets standards (within date)
Inspected and approved by the on-site Level II or Director
What type climbing is permitted for district or council level climbing?
Top Rope
1) Sunlight
2) Heat
3) Moisture
4) Chemicals
5) Destruction or contamination by animals
What is the minimum number and level of training for any climbing activity?
2
Level II or Director AND
Level 1
What other training can be used to run a tower?
COPE Level II or COPE Director
Connections
Helmet
Equipment
Clothing
Knots
What additional personnel is required for all belayers?
Back-up belayer
List three categories that must be included in equipment inventory logs
1) Manufacturer Date
2) Purchase Date
3) In Service Date
4) Any unusual or environmental or mechanical stress
Who can train a Level II Climbing Instructor ?
A council Cope and Climbing Program Manager with NCS Director in that discipline
What type inspection shall be conducted on all COPE courses and artificial climbing structures?
ANSI/ ACCT
How close to an edge that has a potential fall of 6 foot or greater be before they must be tethered?
8 foot
Who has the sole authority to open or close a BSA climbing venue? (i.e. for weather concerns)
Level II Instructor or Climbing Director on site
What is the max shelf life for hardware?
Indefinite as long as it continues to pass inspection
What is the ratio of instructors to participants in all climbing/rappelling activities beyond bouldering?
6:1
At what age can unit level scouts participate in lead climbing at a district or council activity?
Not allowed
What level medical training must be on site at all times.. and what minimal level is required if EMS is predicted to be more than 60 minutes away?
ARC First Aid/ Adult CPR/AED
Wilderness First Aid
1) AMGA Single Pitch or climbing wall instructor
2) PCIA
3) PCGI
4) University or College Instructors who are within 3 years of assessment
At what rank can scouts participate in rappelling activities?
Webelos
List the number of years a certification is good for for each of the following levels of training:
1) Level I Instructor
2) Level II Instructor
3) NCS Climbing Director
1) 1 Year
2) 3 Years Max
3) 5 years
Name three non-climbing specific standards that also apply to a climbing tower venue at a BSA camp.
1) Water available
2) restrooms available
3) emergency communications
4) Access for emergency vehicle
5) Other...?
Where MUST rescue equipment and medical supplies be located while program is in operation
On-site and readily accessible with at least one person trained in the use of all supplies
What must be worn at all times while in the fall zone? Regardless if natural or artificial climbing venue
Approved UIAA or CE approved helmet