Qualifications: RSD - Commercial Roped Setter - Training

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 Routesetting Fundamentals

Introduction to rope routesetting 

The Rope Routesetter Foundations course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to begin routesetting safely and effectively using rope access techniques within a commercial climbing wall environment.

This course forms Day 1 of the two-day RSD Commercial Rope Routesetter programme and is aimed at individuals wanting to learn how to set routes from a rope with little or no previous experience, as well as experienced routesetters looking to develop their rope routesetting skills.

The course combines theory and practical sessions, introducing participants to the equipment, systems, and setting principles used by professional routesetters.

The course covers:

  • Practical routesetting exercises
  • Climbing wall-specific work at height considerations
  • Rope routesetting equipment and its use
  • Hauling systems
  • Setting for different grades and target audiences
  • Route stripping and hold management
  • Working efficiently as part of a routesetting team
  • Industry best practice
  • Problem solving and decision making while setting

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the equipment, techniques, and working practices required to begin commercial rope routesetting safely and effectively.

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

Cost: £175

To book: https://forms.gle/jHaggH2nRCFD8VTS8

For more information contact: [email protected]

RSD – Routesetter Rescue & Technical Skills

Developing rescue competence for real-world routesetting situations

Practical rescue skills for rope routesetters working at height.

This course is designed for established routesetters looking to develop their rescue competence, climbing wall staff who require a stronger understanding of rescue procedures, incident response, and assisting rope workers in line with site requirements, or participants who have completed the Rope Routesetter Foundations course and wish to progress their technical skills further.  A hands-on day focused on developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently when situations don’t go as planned. Participants will work through realistic routesetting scenarios, learning how to assess incidents, select appropriate techniques, and safely resolve problems while working at height.The day includes:

  • Routesetting-specific rescue scenarios
  • Equipment selection and safe use
  • Rescue planning and decision-making
  • Managing a colleague in difficulty
  • Assisted descent techniques
  • Hauls and mechanical advantage systems
  • Communication and teamwork during rescues
  • Practical problem solving under pressure

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

Cost: £175

To book: https://forms.gle/jHaggH2nRCFD8VTS8

For more information contact: [email protected]