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| − | <translate>{{RequirementsHeader}}</translate> | + | <translate><!--T:1--> {{RequirementsHeader}}</translate> |
| − | ==<translate>Requirements</translate>== | + | ==<translate><!--T:2--> Requirements</translate>== |
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqOne />Section One - THEORY. | + | <b><translate><!--T:3--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne />Section One - THEORY. | ||
<section end=reqOne /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqOne1Header1 />Safety | + | <b><translate><!--T:4--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne1Header1 />Safety | ||
<section end=reqOne1Header1 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne1Header1 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>1. <translate><section begin=reqOne1 />Complete the following: | + | :<b>1. <translate><!--T:5--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne1 />Complete the following: | ||
<section end=reqOne1 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne1 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne1a />List and explain the safety rules | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:6--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne1a />List and explain the safety rules | ||
<section end=reqOne1a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne1a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <translate><section begin=reqOne1b />Explain the “dangers of falling” chart. | + | ::<b>b. <translate><!--T:7--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne1b />Explain the “dangers of falling” chart. | ||
<section end=reqOne1b /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne1b /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>2. <translate><section begin=reqOne2 />Explain the uses of the following knots: | + | :<b>2. <translate><!--T:8--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne2 />Explain the uses of the following knots: | ||
<section end=reqOne2 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne2 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne2a />Tape | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:9--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne2a />Tape | ||
<section end=reqOne2a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne2a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <translate><section begin=reqOne2b />Alpine butterfly | + | ::<b>b. <translate><!--T:10--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne2b />Alpine butterfly | ||
<section end=reqOne2b /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne2b /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <translate><section begin=reqOne2c />Figure of eight loop | + | ::<b>c. <translate><!--T:11--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne2c />Figure of eight loop | ||
<section end=reqOne2c /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne2c /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>d. <translate><section begin=reqOne2d />Double fishermans | + | ::<b>d. <translate><!--T:12--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne2d />Double fishermans | ||
<section end=reqOne2d /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne2d /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>e. <translate><section begin=reqOne2e />Prusik | + | ::<b>e. <translate><!--T:13--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne2e />Prusik | ||
<section end=reqOne2e /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne2e /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>f. <translate><section begin=reqOne2f />Bowline | + | ::<b>f. <translate><!--T:14--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne2f />Bowline | ||
<section end=reqOne2f /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne2f /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqOne1Header2 />Setup | + | <b><translate><!--T:15--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne1Header2 />Setup | ||
<section end=reqOne1Header2 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne1Header2 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>3. <translate><section begin=reqOne3 />Draw the diagrams for the setting up of the following abseil descents: | + | :<b>3. <translate><!--T:16--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne3 />Draw the diagrams for the setting up of the following abseil descents: | ||
<section end=reqOne3 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne3 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne3a />Single rope technique | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:17--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne3a />Single rope technique | ||
<section end=reqOne3a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne3a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <translate><section begin=reqOne3b />Canyoning setup | + | ::<b>b. <translate><!--T:18--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne3b />Canyoning setup | ||
<section end=reqOne3b /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne3b /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>4. <translate><section begin=reqOne4 />Know the ways to identify safe anchors in various circumstances, e.g. trees, boulders, bollards. Belaying | + | :<b>4. <translate><!--T:19--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne4 />Know the ways to identify safe anchors in various circumstances, e.g. trees, boulders, bollards. Belaying | ||
<section end=reqOne4 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne4 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>5. <translate><section begin=reqOne5 />Explain the various verbal calls. | + | :<b>5. <translate><!--T:20--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne5 />Explain the various verbal calls. | ||
<section end=reqOne5 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne5 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>6. <translate><section begin=reqOne6 />Explain the principle of belaying and the three methods used, and give the advantages and disadvantages of each method: | + | :<b>6. <translate><!--T:21--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne6 />Explain the principle of belaying and the three methods used, and give the advantages and disadvantages of each method: | ||
<section end=reqOne6 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne6 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne6a />Body belay | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:22--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne6a />Body belay | ||
<section end=reqOne6a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne6a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <translate><section begin=reqOne6b />Mechanical belay | + | ::<b>b. <translate><!--T:23--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne6b />Mechanical belay | ||
<section end=reqOne6b /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne6b /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <translate><section begin=reqOne6c />Base belay | + | ::<b>c. <translate><!--T:24--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne6c />Base belay | ||
<section end=reqOne6c /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne6c /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqOne1Header3 />Care of Equipment | + | <b><translate><!--T:25--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne1Header3 />Care of Equipment | ||
<section end=reqOne1Header3 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne1Header3 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>7. <translate><section begin=reqOne7 />List the rules for care of ropes. | + | :<b>7. <translate><!--T:26--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne7 />List the rules for care of ropes. | ||
<section end=reqOne7 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne7 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>8. <translate><section begin=reqOne8 />Explain the difference between dynamic and static rope. | + | :<b>8. <translate><!--T:27--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne8 />Explain the difference between dynamic and static rope. | ||
<section end=reqOne8 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne8 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>9. <translate><section begin=reqOne9 />Know the right type of equipment needed for abseiling. | + | :<b>9. <translate><!--T:28--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne9 />Know the right type of equipment needed for abseiling. | ||
<section end=reqOne9 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne9 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>10. <translate><section begin=reqOne10 />Know the best way to store your ropes, e.g. coiling and chaining. | + | :<b>10. <translate><!--T:29--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne10 />Know the best way to store your ropes, e.g. coiling and chaining. | ||
<section end=reqOne10 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne10 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqOne1Header4 />Descenders | + | <b><translate><!--T:30--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne1Header4 />Descenders | ||
<section end=reqOne1Header4 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne1Header4 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>11 a. <translate><section begin=reqOne11a />Know which descending device to use in different abseils. | + | :<b>11 a. <translate><!--T:31--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne11a />Know which descending device to use in different abseils. | ||
<section end=reqOne11a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne11a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>11 b. <translate><section begin=reqOne11b />Give reasons why you chose that device, e.g. on/off time, security, heat, versatility, etc. | + | :<b>11 b. <translate><!--T:32--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne11b />Give reasons why you chose that device, e.g. on/off time, security, heat, versatility, etc. | ||
<section end=reqOne11b /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne11b /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqOne1Header5 />First Aid | + | <b><translate><!--T:33--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne1Header5 />First Aid | ||
<section end=reqOne1Header5 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne1Header5 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>12. <translate><section begin=reqOne12 />Know about how to treat a patient for the following injuries: | + | :<b>12. <translate><!--T:34--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne12 />Know about how to treat a patient for the following injuries: | ||
<section end=reqOne12 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne12 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne12a />Sprains | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:35--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne12a />Sprains | ||
<section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne12a />Concussion | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:36--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne12a />Concussion | ||
<section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne12a />Hypothermia | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:37--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne12a />Hypothermia | ||
<section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne12a />Broken bone | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:38--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne12a />Broken bone | ||
<section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne12a />Shock | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:39--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne12a />Shock | ||
<section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne12a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqOne1Header6 />Cliff Rescue | + | <b><translate><!--T:40--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne1Header6 />Cliff Rescue | ||
<section end=reqOne1Header6 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne1Header6 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>13. <translate><section begin=reqOne13 />Explain how to perform the following rescues: | + | :<b>13. <translate><!--T:41--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne13 />Explain how to perform the following rescues: | ||
<section end=reqOne13 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne13 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqOne13a />The pulley system | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:42--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne13a />The pulley system | ||
<section end=reqOne13a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne13a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <translate><section begin=reqOne13b />The change-over method | + | ::<b>b. <translate><!--T:43--> |
| + | <section begin=reqOne13b />The change-over method | ||
<section end=reqOne13b /></translate></b> | <section end=reqOne13b /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqTwo />Section Two - PRACTICAL. | + | <b><translate><!--T:44--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo />Section Two - PRACTICAL. | ||
<section end=reqTwo /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>1. <translate><section begin=reqTwo1 />Pass the abseiling exam with a pass mark of 60%. The exam is available from the conference youth ministries office, or through the instructor. | + | :<b>1. <translate><!--T:45--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo1 />Pass the abseiling exam with a pass mark of 60%. The exam is available from the conference youth ministries office, or through the instructor. | ||
<section end=reqTwo1 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo1 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqTwo1Header1 />Verbal Testing | + | <b><translate><!--T:46--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo1Header1 />Verbal Testing | ||
<section end=reqTwo1Header1 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo1Header1 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>2. <translate><section begin=reqTwo2 />Answer the questions on the following topics: | + | :<b>2. <translate><!--T:47--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo2 />Answer the questions on the following topics: | ||
<section end=reqTwo2 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo2 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqTwo2a />Uses of the six abseiling knots | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:48--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo2a />Uses of the six abseiling knots | ||
<section end=reqTwo2a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo2a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <translate><section begin=reqTwo2b />What are, and give the meaning of the standard climbing calls | + | ::<b>b. <translate><!--T:49--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo2b />What are, and give the meaning of the standard climbing calls | ||
<section end=reqTwo2b /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo2b /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <translate><section begin=reqTwo2c />Uses of various descenders | + | ::<b>c. <translate><!--T:50--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo2c />Uses of various descenders | ||
<section end=reqTwo2c /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo2c /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>d. <translate><section begin=reqTwo2d />Give seven rules for care of rope | + | ::<b>d. <translate><!--T:51--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo2d />Give seven rules for care of rope | ||
<section end=reqTwo2d /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo2d /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>e. <translate><section begin=reqTwo2e />Give seven rules for safety | + | ::<b>e. <translate><!--T:52--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo2e />Give seven rules for safety | ||
<section end=reqTwo2e /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo2e /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>f. <translate><section begin=reqTwo2f />Know about first aid and how to treat patients | + | ::<b>f. <translate><!--T:53--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo2f />Know about first aid and how to treat patients | ||
<section end=reqTwo2f /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo2f /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>g. <translate><section begin=reqTwo2g />Give five ways to detect faults of ropes | + | ::<b>g. <translate><!--T:54--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo2g />Give five ways to detect faults of ropes | ||
<section end=reqTwo2g /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo2g /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqTwo1Header2 />Practical Testing | + | <b><translate><!--T:55--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo1Header2 />Practical Testing | ||
<section end=reqTwo1Header2 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo1Header2 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>3. <translate><section begin=reqTwo3 />Perform the following tasks: | + | :<b>3. <translate><!--T:56--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo3 />Perform the following tasks: | ||
<section end=reqTwo3 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo3 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqTwo3a />Tie the six knots | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:57--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo3a />Tie the six knots | ||
<section end=reqTwo3a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo3a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <translate><section begin=reqTwo3b />Set up the single rope setup and canyoning setup | + | ::<b>b. <translate><!--T:58--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo3b />Set up the single rope setup and canyoning setup | ||
<section end=reqTwo3b /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo3b /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <translate><section begin=reqTwo3c />Witness a cliff rescue demonstrated by the instructor | + | ::<b>c. <translate><!--T:59--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo3c />Witness a cliff rescue demonstrated by the instructor | ||
<section end=reqTwo3c /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo3c /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>d. <translate><section begin=reqTwo3d />Coil and chain a rope | + | ::<b>d. <translate><!--T:60--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo3d />Coil and chain a rope | ||
<section end=reqTwo3d /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo3d /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>e. <translate><section begin=reqTwo3e />Set up the belay methods | + | ::<b>e. <translate><!--T:61--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo3e />Set up the belay methods | ||
<section end=reqTwo3e /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo3e /></translate></b> | ||
| − | <b><translate><section begin=reqTwo1Header3 />Abseiling | + | <b><translate><!--T:62--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo1Header3 />Abseiling | ||
<section end=reqTwo1Header3 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo1Header3 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>4. <translate><section begin=reqTwo4 />From a minimum height of 10 meters, complete two abseils on each of the following devices, and know how to attach them to the rope: | + | :<b>4. <translate><!--T:63--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo4 />From a minimum height of 10 meters, complete two abseils on each of the following devices, and know how to attach them to the rope: | ||
<section end=reqTwo4 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo4 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>a. <translate><section begin=reqTwo4a />Whale tail | + | ::<b>a. <translate><!--T:64--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo4a />Whale tail | ||
<section end=reqTwo4a /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo4a /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>b. <translate><section begin=reqTwo4b />Robot | + | ::<b>b. <translate><!--T:65--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo4b />Robot | ||
<section end=reqTwo4b /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo4b /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>c. <translate><section begin=reqTwo4c />Harpoon (easy access) | + | ::<b>c. <translate><!--T:66--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo4c />Harpoon (easy access) | ||
<section end=reqTwo4c /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo4c /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>d. <translate><section begin=reqTwo4d />Figure of eight | + | ::<b>d. <translate><!--T:67--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo4d />Figure of eight | ||
<section end=reqTwo4d /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo4d /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>e. <translate><section begin=reqTwo4e />Piton-brake bar | + | ::<b>e. <translate><!--T:68--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo4e />Piton-brake bar | ||
<section end=reqTwo4e /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo4e /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>f. <translate><section begin=reqTwo4f />Rappel-rack | + | ::<b>f. <translate><!--T:69--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo4f />Rappel-rack | ||
<section end=reqTwo4f /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo4f /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>g. <translate><section begin=reqTwo4g />Harpoon (conventional) | + | ::<b>g. <translate><!--T:70--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo4g />Harpoon (conventional) | ||
<section end=reqTwo4g /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo4g /></translate></b> | ||
| − | ::<b>h. <translate><section begin=reqTwo4h />Cross karabiner | + | ::<b>h. <translate><!--T:71--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo4h />Cross karabiner | ||
<section end=reqTwo4h /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo4h /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>5. <translate><section begin=reqTwo5 />Explain how to do the classic abseil, and over the shoulder abseil, for emergency use. | + | :<b>5. <translate><!--T:72--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo5 />Explain how to do the classic abseil, and over the shoulder abseil, for emergency use. | ||
<section end=reqTwo5 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo5 /></translate></b> | ||
| − | :<b>6. <translate><section begin=reqTwo6 />Be able to Prusik a ten-meter cliff. | + | :<b>6. <translate><!--T:73--> |
| + | <section begin=reqTwo6 />Be able to Prusik a ten-meter cliff. | ||
<section end=reqTwo6 /></translate></b> | <section end=reqTwo6 /></translate></b> | ||
[[Category:Honor Requirements|{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|1|3}}]] | [[Category:Honor Requirements|{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|1|3}}]] | ||
[[Category:Honor Requirements Revision 2|{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|1|3}}]] | [[Category:Honor Requirements Revision 2|{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|1|3}}]] | ||
Revision as of 04:12, 5 December 2020
Abseiling
Authority:
Category:
Skill Level:
Year Introduced:
Requirements
Section One - THEORY.
Safety
- 1. Complete the following:
- a. List and explain the safety rules
- b. Explain the “dangers of falling” chart.
- 2. Explain the uses of the following knots:
- a. Tape
- b. Alpine butterfly
- c. Figure of eight loop
- d. Double fishermans
- e. Prusik
- f. Bowline
Setup
- 3. Draw the diagrams for the setting up of the following abseil descents:
- a. Single rope technique
- b. Canyoning setup
- 4. Know the ways to identify safe anchors in various circumstances, e.g. trees, boulders, bollards. Belaying
- 5. Explain the various verbal calls.
- 6. Explain the principle of belaying and the three methods used, and give the advantages and disadvantages of each method:
- a. Body belay
- b. Mechanical belay
- c. Base belay
Care of Equipment
- 7. List the rules for care of ropes.
- 8. Explain the difference between dynamic and static rope.
- 9. Know the right type of equipment needed for abseiling.
- 10. Know the best way to store your ropes, e.g. coiling and chaining.
Descenders
- 11 a. Know which descending device to use in different abseils.
- 11 b. Give reasons why you chose that device, e.g. on/off time, security, heat, versatility, etc.
First Aid
- 12. Know about how to treat a patient for the following injuries:
- a. Sprains
- a. Concussion
- a. Hypothermia
- a. Broken bone
- a. Shock
Cliff Rescue
- 13. Explain how to perform the following rescues:
- a. The pulley system
- b. The change-over method
Section Two - PRACTICAL.
- 1. Pass the abseiling exam with a pass mark of 60%. The exam is available from the conference youth ministries office, or through the instructor.
Verbal Testing
- 2. Answer the questions on the following topics:
- a. Uses of the six abseiling knots
- b. What are, and give the meaning of the standard climbing calls
- c. Uses of various descenders
- d. Give seven rules for care of rope
- e. Give seven rules for safety
- f. Know about first aid and how to treat patients
- g. Give five ways to detect faults of ropes
Practical Testing
- 3. Perform the following tasks:
- a. Tie the six knots
- b. Set up the single rope setup and canyoning setup
- c. Witness a cliff rescue demonstrated by the instructor
- d. Coil and chain a rope
- e. Set up the belay methods
Abseiling
- 4. From a minimum height of 10 meters, complete two abseils on each of the following devices, and know how to attach them to the rope:
- a. Whale tail
- b. Robot
- c. Harpoon (easy access)
- d. Figure of eight
- e. Piton-brake bar
- f. Rappel-rack
- g. Harpoon (conventional)
- h. Cross karabiner
- 5. Explain how to do the classic abseil, and over the shoulder abseil, for emergency use.
- 6. Be able to Prusik a ten-meter cliff.
