The CIEC High Adventure Climbing Team
Presents
The CIEC Instructor-in-Training Apprenticeship Program
The CIEC climbing Instructor apprenticeship program in four parts is designed to lead instructor candidates with little or no climbing experience through the process of obtaining the training, practice, and evaluation to qualify as a BSA Climbing Instructor. Training is based on BSA safety standards outlined in Climb On Safely, Topping Out, and Challenge by choice.
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The first step is to take the CIEC 1 day Unit Leader Climbing Awareness Course (A Introduction to Rock Climbing for unit leaders) to learn BSA guild lines, basic knowledge of rock climbing/rappelling, and the resources needed to take their unit climbing in a outdoor setting.
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The second step is to take the 1 day CIEC Climbing Instructor in Training Course (A bridge between the introduction to rock climbing and the practical applications and skills needed to become a BSA rock climbing instructor) this course starts instructors-in-training on the road to becoming a safe BSA climbing instructor. It teachers skills like climbing knots, how to stay safe up high, personal safety equipment and introduces basic top rope anchoring and anchoring systems, concluding with resources to gain further instruction and experience.
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The third step is to apprentice under a CIEC Instructors, bsaonbelay staff or a private guide service to practice setting anchors, running program, and learning all skills required of a BSA climbing instructor. After a minimum of 3 troop outings you can ask your climbing instructors to evaluate your progress and skill level to determine if you are ready to take the CIEC Climbing Instructor Course or if you need more training and practice.
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The forth step, upon recommendation of your climbing instructors, is to take the 3 day CIEC Climbing Instructor Qualification Course to become a qualified BSA climbing instructor. But remember "Keep Training" to maintain your skills.
For more information contact Paul Espinoza.