RSD – Setting in Practice

Course Details: This is an in-person training and assessment day for novice setters and strippers in bouldering, roped or mixed wall environments. It is the second step on the new RSD qualification pathway. Includes relevant equipment, some setting and stripping, what makes a good boulder and what makes a safe boulder.

PRE-REQUISITES: Prior to attending this course, you MUST:

1) Be registered with the RSD (here)

2) Have completed either the half-day online Impact Setting Route Setting Essentials course (this can be booked here ;using the code LEARN2SET will give you a 20% Arrampica discount) OR a one day in-person Route Setting Basics training (or have exemption)

3) At least 6 months regular climbing experience.

You will need to provide your Setting Basics certificate before confirmation of your booking for the Setting In Practice course is accepted (or proof of exemption if this has been granted by RSD).

Upon successfully completing the course the candidate will be issued with the RSD Setting In Practice certificate. This certificate is valid for three years unless further qualifications are attained.

The course consists of both training and assessment & includes all necessary equipment for the course.

REMIT: Allows independent setting in any boulder centre.

PROGRESSION:

• Log 20 quality boulder setting days before progressing to Commercial Boulder Setter training, and/or
• Progress straight to Commercial Roped Setter training

COST: £105 + VAT. Further information & booking: www.arrampica.com/upcoming