Category: Route Setting
This 2-day course will focus on route setting best practice, equipment, rigging, ascent and descent, bag hauling, WAH, LOLER and PUWER regulations. A variety of companion rescue scenarios will be trained and practised over the two days, as will practical route-setting. The course is intended for climbers who have a have a good level of rope-work skills, can lead / belay and climb frequently indoors at 6b. The course is also appropriate for designated route setter rescuers and floor walkers with a route-setter rescue remit. This course is approved for 1 MTA or 2 AMI CPD points.
Following completion of the two-day training course, candidates may apply for the one-day assessment course.
It will be taught by Ben Humphris, professional Route Setter, RSD Trainer, IRATA Level 3 qualified technician and Mountaineering Instructor.
All equipment provided. This course is approved for 1 MTA or 2 AMI CPD points.
For more information: [email protected]
Cost: This course is now fully booked
Course open to head setters at ABC Member Walls
This training and assessment is only suitable for the most experienced setters looking to gain the RSD Roped setter training. This course will focus on route setting best practice, equipment, rigging, ascent and descent, bag hauling, WAH, LOLER and PUWER regulations. A variety of companion rescue scenarios will be trained and practised over the course, as will practical route-setting. The course is intended for climbers who have a have a good level of rope-work skills, can lead / belay and climb frequently indoors at 6b.
This course includes the use of all necessary equipment for setting and working at height.
Upon successfully completing the assessment the candidate will be issued with the RSD Commercial Roped Setter certificate which is valid for three years.
Please note that in order to book onto this training course, RSD membership is required and can be obtained here.
Cost: £200 + VAT
For more information contact: [email protected]
Eligibility criteria:
- A minimum of six months regular boulder setting experience.
- Ability to safely and effectively cordon off an area.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Working at Height (WAH) regulations and best practices.
- Competency in manual handling techniques.
- Proficient use of impact driver and applying holds to the wall.
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RSD Commercial Roped Setter - subsidised
RSD presents Supr x IFSC comp setting masterclass
Route Setting Development presents a comp setting masterclass from Sup’r Climbing with IFSC World Cup and Paris 24 Olympics setter Tomasz Oleksy.
This full-day masterclass is for intermediate-advanced setters who are ready to push their skills in boulder comp setting, explore fresh styles and get creative.
Working with the latest Sup’r and Unleashed holds (on show at recent IFSC World Cups) you can test your creativity on The Climbing Hangar‘s comp wall, including Tokyo replica wall.
You will get direct feedback from Tomasz and the world-class setters leading the workshop to take your setting to the next level.
Come ready to experiment and take home loads of new ideas!
Your comp problem might also feature in Inside Edge, the ABC’s industry exclusive bouldering competition and social event taking place at the Hangar later in the week, as part of the ABC Conference (18th September).
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RSD members have exclusive priority booking until 30th July.
This is a one-day in-person training and assessment day for novice setters and strippers in bouldering, roped or mixed wall environments.
To take part in an RSD Commercial Roped Setter training course you need to have:
Completed RSD Setting Basics or obtained exemption for experienced setters
Upon successfully completing the assessment the candidate will be issued with the RSD Setting in Practice certificate. This certificate is valid for three years.
Please note that in order to book onto this training course, RSD membership is required and can be obtained here
Cost: £120
For booking: https://forms.gle/jHaggH2nRCFD8VTS8
For more information contact: [email protected]
This is a one-day in-person training for commercial boulder setters. This course will give setters an better understanding of commercial requirements for a boulder setter, including work volume, team dynamics and quality especially within the grade range F3 – F6B.
Completed RSD Route Setting Basics and RSD Setting in Practice or obtained exemption for experienced setters
After completing this course candidates now need to complete a separate one day assessment. Upon successfully completing the assessment the candidate will be issued with the RSD Commercial Boulder Setter certificate. This certificate is valid for three years.
Please note that in order to book onto this training course, RSD membership is required and can be obtained here
Cost: £120
For booking: https://forms.gle/jHaggH2nRCFD8VTS8
For more information contact: [email protected]
