Australian School of Mountaineering

Abseiling 3 (2 Days, Advanced Abseiling Skills)

If you want to become a more skilled and technically experienced abseiler then this course is the next step!

The ASM Advanced Abseiling Course is a combination of the Introductory Abseiling Course & Abseiling Rescue Skills Course. The Advanced Abseiling Course is ideal for individuals who wish to take a more active role when participating with others in group abseiling activities.

We start with a short review of your existing abseiling skills and knowledge and then proceed to the more advanced training.

• selection, fitting and use of abseiling equipment
• selection and rigging of suitable anchor systems and single pitch abseils
• hazard identification and avoidance
• risk management strategies
• self-belaying methods
• belay techniques for abseiling
• dealing with emergencies such as a “stuck” abseiler
• basic rescue and self rescue systems.
• Rope handling
• Ascending Using Knots, Mechanical Ascenders and Improvised Methods
• Improvised Abseiling Methods
• Assisted Abseils
• Rescue Abseils
• Lowering and Raising systems
• Improvised Casualty Evacuation methods.

This course will give you advanced skills to ensure you can conduct your own adventures and make informed decisions to keep safe in vertical environments!

We provide all specialist personal and group abseiling equipment including harnesses, helmets, etc. After we process your booking an information sheet detailing specific equipment and dress requirements will be sent to you.

Lunch is also provided on this adventure- Please be sure to inform us on your booking form if you have any special dietary requirements!

Want an exclusive experience on a day that suits you? This course can also be booked on a Privately Guided basis!

Abseiling 4 (4 Days, Abseil Leader's Course)

Please note: this 4 day course includes Abseiling 2 & 3.

This training is designed for professional outdoor instructors, outdoor centre staff, teachers, defence personnel, outdoor club leaders and other professional and recreational based users who want to gain the skills of an Abseiling Guide / Leader but do not require a nationally recognised qualification.

ASM's Abseil Leader's Course integrates current international best practice Abseiling Leader Training and is aligned to Nationally Recognised units of competency.

ASM's Abseiling Leader's Course constitutes four one-day training modules with optional work placement / skills practice and an optional additional assessment process.

This 4 day course covers:

• selection, fitting and use of abseiling equipment
• selection and rigging of suitable anchor systems and single pitch abseils
• hazard identification and avoidance
• risk management strategies
• self-belaying methods
• belay techniques for abseiling
• dealing with emergencies such as a “stuck” abseiler
• basic rescue and self rescue systems.
• Rope handling
• Ascending Using Knots, Mechanical Ascenders and Improvised Methods
• Improvised Abseiling Methods
• Assisted Abseils
• Rescue Abseils
• Lowering and Raising systems
• Improvised Casualty Evacuation methods.
• Client management
• Technical Briefings
• Safety Briefings

The final day of this course is used to refine your skills and workshop questions and situations that may arise during Abseiling experiences.

We provide all specialist personal and group abseiling equipment including harnesses, helmets, etc. After we process your booking an information sheet detailing specific equipment and dress requirements will be sent to you.

Lunch is also provided on this adventure- Please be sure to inform us on your booking form if you have any special dietary requirements!

For further information regarding the ALC please contact our office.

Want an exclusive experience on a day that suits you? This course can also be booked on a Privately Guided basis!

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Guide Single Pitch Abseiling Qualification (Nationally Recognised)

ASM offers Single Pitch Abseil Guide - Natural Surfaces qualifications through a partnership with 5 Star Training and Consulting Pty Ltd (RTO ID 91664). 

If you are interested in Canyon guiding this qualification is also available in combination with our Single Pitch Canyon Guiding Qualification at a discounted rate. We typically run the combined Canyon & Abseil course more frequently than the stand alone Abseil course.

This training is designed for professional outdoor instructors, outdoor centre staff, teachers, defence personnel, outdoor club leaders and other professional and recreational based users who want to gain the skills of a Single Pitch Abseiling Guide and a nationally recognised qualification.

This qualification integrates current industry best practice with the following Nationally Recognised units of competency:

• SISOABN304A Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces
• SISOABN303A Apply single pitch abseiling skills on natural surfaces
• SISOABN202A Safeguard and abseiler using a single rope belay system
• SISOABN305A Guide abseiling on single pitch natural surfaces
• SISOABN301A Perform Vertical Rescues

This training is appropriate for those with previous abseil and/or other roping experience. Prior experience in a guiding or supervisory capacity is also of benefit.

The training is delivered as a four day intensive of technical training followed by a minimum of three days work experience and private practice. The assessment is two days and incorporates simulated rigging and rescue scenarios as well as a day guiding clients of ASM.

Upon payment of your course deposite you are also entitled to 20% off at our partner store - Paddy Pallin Katoomba.

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Inclusions

The fee for all ASM Abseiling Courses & Training includes:

• Qualified instructors
• Delicious food
• All training
• Use of all abseiling equipment including ropes, helmets and harnesses, etc.
• Abseiling handbooks (if applicable)
• Course notes (if applicable)
• Certificates (if required)
• 15% off in our Partner store, Paddy Pallin Katoomba

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