Qualifications: RSD - Commercial Roped Setter - Training

RSD – Commercial Roped Setter – Training

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.

In order to attend this course you need to have first completed RSD Route Setting Basics, you can do this online here, and RSD Setting in Practice or obtained exemption for experienced setters

Please note that in order to book onto this training course, RSD membership is required and can be obtained here

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 ABC member walls there is the option of 50% funding for this course – in order to claim that funding please fill in this form and tick the relevant boxes on your booking form.

For more information: [email protected]

Cost: £300

To book: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FGML

RSD – Commercial Roped Setter – Training

Route Setting Development (RSD) is the route setting division of the Association of British Climbing Walls, which aims to provide aspiring & established route setters with recognised qualifications & workshops to improve setting safety, productivity & creativity.
This 2-day course is for designated route setters and experienced climbers who want to develop and refine best practice while route setting on roped walls and bouldering walls.  This qualification allows holders to route set bottom rope, auto-belay and lead climbing routes.
To take part in an RSD Commercial Roped Setter training course you need to have:
Completed RSD Setting Basics, you can do this here, and RSD Setting in practice or obtained exemption for experienced setters
The ability to climb F6b
The ability to competently lead climb and safely belay a lead climber
This course covers attachment of holds and the creative process of route design with a particular focus on route setting rescues, rope-work and applicable regulations to ensure you can use safe working practices.
This course includes the use of all necessary equipment for setting and working at height.
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 Roped 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
For ABC member walls there is the option of 50% funding for this course – in order to claim that funding please fill in this form and tick the relevant boxes on your booking form
Cost: £290
For more information contact: [email protected]

RSD – Commercial Roped Setter – Training

Route Setting Development (RSD) is the route setting division of the Association of British Climbing Walls, which aims to provide aspiring & established route setters with recognised qualifications & workshops to improve setting safety, productivity & creativity.
This 2-day course is for designated route setters and experienced climbers who want to develop and refine best practice while route setting on roped walls and bouldering walls.  This qualification allows holders to route set bottom rope, auto-belay and lead climbing routes.
To take part in an RSD Commercial Roped Setter training course you need to have:
Completed RSD Setting Basics, you can do this here, and RSD Setting in practice or obtained exemption for experienced setters
The ability to climb F6b
The ability to competently lead climb and safely belay a lead climber
This course covers attachment of holds and the creative process of route design with a particular focus on route setting rescues, rope-work and applicable regulations to ensure you can use safe working practices.
This course includes the use of all necessary equipment for setting and working at height.
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 Roped 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
For ABC member walls there is the option of 50% funding for this course – in order to claim that funding please fill in this form and tick the relevant boxes on your booking form
Cost: £290
For more information contact: [email protected]

RSD – Commercial Roped Setter – Training

Route Setting Development (RSD) is the route setting division of the Association of British Climbing Walls, which aims to provide aspiring & established route setters with recognised qualifications & workshops to improve setting safety, productivity & creativity.
This 2-day course is for designated route setters and experienced climbers who want to develop and refine best practice while route setting on roped walls and bouldering walls.  This qualification allows holders to route set bottom rope, auto-belay and lead climbing routes.
To take part in an RSD Commercial Roped Setter training course you need to have:
  • Completed RSD Setting Basics, you can do this here, and RSD Setting in practice or obtained exemption for experienced setters
  • The ability to climb F6b
  • The ability to competently lead climb and safely belay a lead climber
This course covers attachment of holds and the creative process of route design with a particular focus on route setting rescues, rope-work and applicable regulations to ensure you can use safe working practices.
This course includes the use of all necessary equipment for setting and working at height.
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 Roped 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
For ABC member walls there is the option of 50% funding for this course – in order to claim that funding please fill in this form and tick the relevant boxes on your booking form
Cost: £290
For more information contact: [email protected]