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Abseiling
Abseiling
Recreation
	Skill Level 123
Approval authority General Conference	Year of Introduction 2001
	See also Abseiling - Instructor; Canyoning; Abseiling - Advanced

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Abseiling

Skill Level

1

Year

2001

Version

16.05.2024

Approval authority

General Conference

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 fisherman's

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

b. Concussion

c. Hypothermia

d. Broken bone

e. 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.

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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=One3b|dispreq=b}}
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-{{reqsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=One11|dispreq=11}}
+::<b>a. <section begin=reqOne2a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:81-->
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+</noinclude>Tape
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=One12c|dispreq=c}}
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+</noinclude>Alpine butterfly
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=One13a|dispreq=a}}
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-{{reqsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two2|dispreq=2}}
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two2a|dispreq=a}}
+</noinclude>Double fisherman's
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two2c|dispreq=c}}
-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two2d|dispreq=d}}
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two2e|dispreq=e}}
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-{{reqsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two3|dispreq=3}}
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two3a|dispreq=a}}
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two3e|dispreq=e}}
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two4b|dispreq=b}}
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two4c|dispreq=c}}
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two4f|dispreq=f}}
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-{{reqsubsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two4g|dispreq=g}}
+</noinclude>Single rope technique
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-{{reqsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two5|dispreq=5}}
-{{reqsubreq|page={{PAGENAME}}|num=Two6|dispreq=6}}
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-[[Category:Honor Requirements|{{#titleparts:{{PAGENAME}}|1|3}}]]
+</noinclude>Canyoning setup
-<noinclude></translate></noinclude>
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne3b /></b>
+:<b>4. <section begin=reqOne4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:91-->
+</noinclude>Know the ways to identify safe anchors in various circumstances, e.g. trees, boulders, bollards.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne4 /></b>
+<b><section begin=reqOne1Header3 /><noinclude><translate>
+<!--T:146-->
+</noinclude>Belaying
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne1Header3 /></b>
+:<b>5. <section begin=reqOne5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:92-->
+</noinclude>Explain the various verbal calls.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne5 /></b>
+:<b>6. <section begin=reqOne6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:93-->
+</noinclude>Explain the principle of belaying and the three methods used, and give the advantages and disadvantages of each method:
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne6 /></b>
+::<b>a. <section begin=reqOne6a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:94-->
+</noinclude>Body belay
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne6a /></b>
+::<b>b. <section begin=reqOne6b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:95-->
+</noinclude>Mechanical belay
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne6b /></b>
+::<b>c. <section begin=reqOne6c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:96-->
+</noinclude>Base belay
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne6c /></b>
+<b><section begin=reqOne1Header4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:97-->
+</noinclude>Care of Equipment
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne1Header4 /></b>
+:<b>7. <section begin=reqOne7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:98-->
+</noinclude>List the rules for care of ropes.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne7 /></b>
+:<b>8. <section begin=reqOne8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:99-->
+</noinclude>Explain the difference between dynamic and static rope.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne8 /></b>
+:<b>9. <section begin=reqOne9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:100-->
+</noinclude>Know the right type of equipment needed for abseiling.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne9 /></b>
+:<b>10. <section begin=reqOne10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:101-->
+</noinclude>Know the best way to store your ropes, e.g. coiling and chaining.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne10 /></b>
+<b><section begin=reqOne1Header5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:102-->
+</noinclude>Descenders
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne1Header5 /></b>
+:<b>11 <section begin=reqOne11a />a. <noinclude><translate><!--T:103-->
+</noinclude>Know which descending device to use in different abseils.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne11a /></b>
+:<b>11 <section begin=reqOne11b />b. <noinclude><translate><!--T:104-->
+</noinclude>Give reasons why you chose that device, e.g. on/off time, security, heat, versatility, etc.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne11b /></b>
+<b><section begin=reqOne1Header6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:105-->
+</noinclude>First Aid
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne1Header6 /></b>
+:<b>12. <section begin=reqOne12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:106-->
+</noinclude>Know about how to treat a patient for the following injuries:
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne12 /></b>
+::<b>a. <section begin=reqOne12a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:107-->
+</noinclude>Sprains
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne12a /></b>
+::<b>b. <section begin=reqOne12b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:108-->
+</noinclude>Concussion
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne12b /></b>
+::<b>c. <section begin=reqOne12c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:109-->
+</noinclude>Hypothermia
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne12c /></b>
+::<b>d. <section begin=reqOne12d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:110-->
+</noinclude>Broken bone
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne12d /></b>
+::<b>e. <section begin=reqOne12e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:111-->
+</noinclude>Shock
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne12e /></b>
+<b><section begin=reqOne1Header7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:112-->
+</noinclude>Cliff Rescue
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne1Header7 /></b>
+:<b>13. <section begin=reqOne13 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:113-->
+</noinclude>Explain how to perform the following rescues:
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne13 /></b>
+::<b>a. <section begin=reqOne13a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:114-->
+</noinclude>The pulley system
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne13a /></b>
+::<b>b. <section begin=reqOne13b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:115-->
+</noinclude>The change-over method
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqOne13b /></b>
+<b><section begin=reqTwo /><noinclude><translate><!--T:116-->
+</noinclude>Section Two - PRACTICAL.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo /></b>
+:<b>1. <section begin=reqTwo1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:117-->
+</noinclude>Pass the abseiling exam with a pass mark of 60%. The exam is available from the conference youth ministries office, or through the instructor.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo1 /></b>
+<b><section begin=reqTwo1Header1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:118-->
+</noinclude>Verbal Testing
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo1Header1 /></b>
+:<b>2. <section begin=reqTwo2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:119-->
+</noinclude>Answer the questions on the following topics:
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo2 /></b>
+::<b>a. <section begin=reqTwo2a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:120-->
+</noinclude>Uses of the six abseiling knots
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo2a /></b>
+::<b>b. <section begin=reqTwo2b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:121-->
+</noinclude>What are, and give the meaning of the standard climbing calls
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo2b /></b>
+::<b>c. <section begin=reqTwo2c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:122-->
+</noinclude>Uses of various descenders
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo2c /></b>
+::<b>d. <section begin=reqTwo2d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:123-->
+</noinclude>Give seven rules for care of rope
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo2d /></b>
+::<b>e. <section begin=reqTwo2e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:124-->
+</noinclude>Give seven rules for safety
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo2e /></b>
+::<b>f. <section begin=reqTwo2f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:125-->
+</noinclude>Know about first aid and how to treat patients
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo2f /></b>
+::<b>g. <section begin=reqTwo2g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:126-->
+</noinclude>Give five ways to detect faults of ropes
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo2g /></b>
+<b><section begin=reqTwo1Header2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:127-->
+</noinclude>Practical Testing
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo1Header2 /></b>
+:<b>3. <section begin=reqTwo3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:128-->
+</noinclude>Perform the following tasks:
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo3 /></b>
+::<b>a. <section begin=reqTwo3a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:129-->
+</noinclude>Tie the six knots
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo3a /></b>
+::<b>b. <section begin=reqTwo3b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:130-->
+</noinclude>Set up the single rope setup and canyoning setup
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo3b /></b>
+::<b>c. <section begin=reqTwo3c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:131-->
+</noinclude>Witness a cliff rescue demonstrated by the instructor
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo3c /></b>
+::<b>d. <section begin=reqTwo3d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:132-->
+</noinclude>Coil and chain a rope
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo3d /></b>
+::<b>e. <section begin=reqTwo3e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:133-->
+</noinclude>Set up the belay methods
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo3e /></b>
+<b><section begin=reqTwo1Header3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:134-->
+</noinclude>Abseiling
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo1Header3 /></b>
+<section begin=challenge />
+:<b>4. <section begin=reqTwo4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:135-->
+</noinclude>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:
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo4 /></b>
+::<b>a. <section begin=reqTwo4a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:136-->
+</noinclude>Whale tail
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo4a /></b>
+::<b>b. <section begin=reqTwo4b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:137-->
+</noinclude>Robot
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo4b /></b>
+::<b>c. <section begin=reqTwo4c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:138-->
+</noinclude>Harpoon (easy access)
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo4c /></b>
+::<b>d. <section begin=reqTwo4d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:139-->
+</noinclude>Figure of eight
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo4d /></b>
+::<b>e. <section begin=reqTwo4e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:140-->
+</noinclude>Piton-brake bar
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo4e /></b>
+::<b>f. <section begin=reqTwo4f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:141-->
+</noinclude>Rappel-rack
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo4f /></b>
+::<b>g. <section begin=reqTwo4g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:142-->
+</noinclude>Harpoon (conventional)
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo4g /></b>
+::<b>h. <section begin=reqTwo4h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:143-->
+</noinclude>Cross karabiner
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo4h /></b>
+<section end=challenge />
+:<b>5. <section begin=reqTwo5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:144-->
+</noinclude>Explain how to do the classic abseil, and over the shoulder abseil, for emergency use.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo5 /></b>
+:<b>6. <section begin=reqTwo6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:145-->
+</noinclude>Be able to Prusik a ten-meter cliff.
+<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=reqTwo6 /></b>
+<section end=Body />

Abseiling
Recreation

Skill Level 123
Approval authority General Conference	Year of Introduction 2001
See also Abseiling - Instructor Canyoning Abseiling - Advanced