Level 4 Abseil Leader
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AdventureWorks
Develop the skills and knowledge to operate as an independent abseil leader in low technical yet dynamic outdoor environments, leading groups and ensuring safety in abseiling activities.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Auckland
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Assess and respond to an abseiling emergency
Graduates will be able to effectively evaluate emergency situations in abseiling contexts and take appropriate actions.
Demonstrate personal skills in abseiling
Participants will showcase competent personal abseiling techniques and ability to safely manage themselves and equipment.
Develop a plan for leading an outdoor experience
Learners will create comprehensive outdoor activity plans covering logistics, safety, equipment, and group needs.
What You're Signing Up For
The Level 4 Abseil Leader qualification prepares individuals to independently lead group abseiling sessions in outdoor recreation settings. Graduates specialize in single pitch abseiling, including rescue skills, and learn to plan and manage safe, positive introductory experiences for participants. Content includes risk management, equipment care, environmental understanding, cultural awareness, and effective group leadership under an organization's safety management system.
Course Content
- Emergency care situation response
- Identifying and managing risks
- Safety management
- Organization’s safety management system
- Leave No Trace principles
- Local iwi and hapū, including culturally significant sites and land access issues
- Interpretive information on natural history, flora and fauna
- Communicating information, including briefing and debriefing
- Skill requirements in accordance with organizational requirements
- Responsibilities and operating scope of the leader role
- Leadership styles and rapport with participants
- Participant equipment
- Activity plan (weather, client info, equipment, intentions, timing)
- Leadership including management of safety, resources, participant needs
What you need to know first
At least 10 personal abseils at a minimum of three sites using own abseil setup
At least five days additional experience as a co-leader or assistant leader for group abseils
Sites must allow for simple participant management, use fixed anchors, and be approved by a Level 5 or Level 6 Instructor
Personal Safety setup must be simple using fixed anchors
Ground at abseil area base must be flat and hazard free
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Outdoor recreation
Adventure tourism
Education and training
Future employment opportunities might be
Abseil group leader
Outdoor adventure instructor
Assistant instructor/leader at adventure education providers
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