Rock Climbing ORGT General/Administrative Checklist

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1 Rock Climbing ORGT General/Administrative Checklist ORGT Instructor in Training Competency and Personal Checkoffs Admin Signature/ Date Obtained endorsement from an Active Trip Leader TL must submit a written endorsement to the ADOR. e mail is fine. Endorsements must be signed and dated by an active TL IiT interview with ADOR Signed MOU and waivers on file for the sport Understands that an IiT is an agent of the state. Understands structure of ORGT and role as IiT Policy and Curricula Has read through sport policy and curriculum Understands ORGT s overall sport policies ORGT Instructor General Competency and Personal Check Offs TL Signature/Date Has demonstrated the capacity to effectively instruct participants. Has helped teach a pre trip class in their own sport Is able to explain the principles of Leave No Trace Has instructed participants in the field Has led and encouraged discussion among participants in a post trip debriefing Has demonstrated the willingness and capacity to continuously promote a culture of safety. Conducts themselves in a manner that promotes safe actions among staff and participants Has given a safety talk, explaining the following: Inherent danger of the activity and location Staff responsibility in case of emergency Articulate participant s responsibility for their own safety A list of emergency equipment carried on the trip The philosophy of challenge by choice Understands the risks involved with their sport Knowledgeable about the contents of ORGT first aid kits Able to articulate sport specific weather policy Has demonstrated willingness and ability to conduct self in the manner consistent with expectations of ORGT instructors. Follows ORGT policy Is comfortable assisting a TL in leading trips Actively seeks to mentor and assist other IiTs ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 1

2 Can be relied upon to follow instructions from other staff Has demonstrated the capacity effectively manage participants. Is capable of saying no and managing unacceptable behavior from participants Is capable of helping participants deal with fears or anxiety Is able to recognize emerging problems and takes steps to resolve them Creates a positive relationship with each participant ORGT Instructor Skills Competency and Personal Check Offs TL Signature/Date Has demonstrated sufficient knowledge and skills to effectively manage technical aspects of a climbing program. Has performed basic climbing and been lowered from the top of a climb Demonstrated belaying ability using BUS method using Aperture device Has tied, dressed and explained the proper usage of: Figure 8 follow through Prussik Autoblock Girth Hitch Figure 8 on a bight Water Knot Flemish Bend Blocking Knot Clove Hitch Munter Hitch Double Fisherman s Has safely rapelled using an autoblock back up Can demonstrate how to safely rappel using a munter Has performed a back up belay Has demonstrated ability to properly store a rope Described how to inspect the following equipment: Ropes (internal and external) Harnesses Soft gear Aperture Belay Devices Carabiners Helmets Knows the recommended lifetime of gear Uses personal safety system while exposed to a potential fall during setup or operation e.g. Belayer anchored while belaying and using safety line while setting up top rope, etc. Demonstrated the ability to clean a route. Demonstrated the ability to build an anchor on bolts and has explained the concepts of redundancy, opposite and opposing, equalizing, and why locking carabiners are important when building an anchor. Has read and fully understands the ORGT Rock Climbing Curriculum Can effectively find climbs and navigate a crag using a guidebook ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 2

3 Has demonstrated capacity to teach participants effectively. Creates a positive relationship with each participant and increases quality of teaching & learning environment Has taught how to don a harness Has effectively and comfortably taught how to tie, dress and set figure 8 follow through Has taught participants to perform pre climb checks Has supervised that a climbing team has completed all pre climb checks Has tested belayers using aperture belay devices to ensure they know and can follow proper belaying procedures Demonstrated all of the following teaching skills: Preparation Introduction Appropriate Voice and Language Body Language Teaching/ Visual Aids Demonstrations Evaluations of Learning Demonstrated all of the following Instructor Skills: Created an open and tolerant learning environment Managed unacceptable behavior effectively Dealt with expressed fears and anxiety effectively Encouraged enthusiasm, interest and learning Embraces the importance of redundancy as a crucial element of climbing risk management. Double checking harnesses, tying in, and connection points. Having a second climber inspect knots and anchor system ORGT Instructor Line Items Lead Climbing and Belaying Approved (Allows instructor or IIT to lead climb to set up routes) Admin Signature/ Date Ability to Safely Lead Climb Explained dangers of back-clipping, z-clipping, & putting a foot behind the rope Demonstrated ability to climb 5.9 safely and without falling Demonstrated ability to fall on a lead route Ability to Safely Lead Belay Explained the importance of a soft catch Displayed accurate slack length while belaying ORGT Instructor Admin Competency and Personal Checkoffs Admin Signature/Date ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 3

4 Medical Current certification in CPR/AED (Required) Date earned: Wilderness First Aid (not required) Date earned: Adv. Wilderness First Aid (not required) Date earned: Wilderness First Responder (not required) Date earned: Administrative Requirements Has passed a sport group vote to become an Instructor Completed instructor interview with ADOR and understands the role of an ORGT instructor. ORGT Understanding Completed ORGT Fundamentals training. Completed Adv. Risk Management (Not required) Completed Sanitation, Purification, & Food Prep (Not required) Promoted to ORGT Rock Climbing Instructor Has signed an ORGT Instructor MOU Has been granted Buzzcard Access (Not Required) Has been oriented to Promotive. (Not Required) ADOR Approved: ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 4

5 ORGT Trip Leader General Competency and Personal Checkoffs Has demonstrated working knowledge and necessary skills to manage trip logistics effectively. Can find participants information on the class roster Communicates effectively with participants Can gather relevant medical information Able to file morning and return trip reports Able to articulate a contingency plan for emergencies Actively mentors other instructors and IiT s, helping them to develop skills. Is comfortable giving constructive feedback to instructors and IiT s Provides opportunities for instructors and IiT s to improve their skills Has demonstrated the ability to teach IiT s and instructors the knots, skills, and techniques needed Has taught an IiT how to repel with an auto-block Has taught an IiT the following knots and explained the usage of each: Figure 8 follow through Prussik Autoblock Girth Hitch Figure 8 on a bight Water Knot Bowline Blocking Knot Clove Hitch Munter Hitch Double Fisherman s Has taught an IiT how to clean a route Has taught an IiT how to build an anchor on bolts Has taught an IiT how to inspect the following equipment: Ropes (internal and external) Harnesses Soft gear Aperture Belay Devices Carabiners Helmets Knows the recommended lifetime of gear TL Signature/Date Can effectively lead a trip aligned with ORGT practices and protocols. Has led an official instructional class trip under supervision of a senior trip leader Can choose appropriate trip location and route Communicates with staff about trip plan, objectives, and logistics Uses staff and delegates tasks effectively Capable of facilitating pre- and post-trip meetings Recognizes potential dangers and takes steps to minimize risks Able to adapt trip plans to changing conditions and group needs Ensure that all participants are challenged but comfortable Makes participants feel supported and encouraged Able to identify strengths and weaknesses of all participants and plan the trip accordingly Personal Skills: Has demonstrated the ability to escape a belay Has demonstrated the ability to ascend a fixed rope: On prusiks half way up the Tech wall with unlimited time On ascenders half way up the Tech wall in a specified time Can demonstrate the ability to top belay an individual and lower them with: With a Gri Gri With an ATC Can appropriately lead belay with a Gri Gri Can demonstrate how to correctly create a redbook for new locations ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 5

6 ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 6

7 Anchor Building: Understands, explained and sets up natural anchors that are: SERENA, SRENE, ERNST, LEADSTER, or similar Pads anchors webbing/ropes appropriately Natural Anchor 1 inspected by: Please write comments below Natural Anchor 2 inspected by: Please write comments below Bolt Anchor 1 inspected by: Please write comments below ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 7

8 ORGT Trip Leader Admin Medical Current certification in CPR/AED (Required) Date earned: Wilderness First Aid (Required) Date earned: Adv. Wilderness First Aid (not required) Date earned: Wilderness First Responder (not required) Date earned: Administrative Requirements Has passed a sport group vote to become an Trip Leader. Completed instructor interview with ADOR and understands the role of an ORGT Trip Leader. ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 8

9 ORGT Understanding Completed ORGT Fundamental training.(required) Completed Adv. Risk Management (Required) Sanitation, Purification, & Food Prep (Not required) Promoted to ORGT Rock Climbing Trip Leader Has passed OEB vote for TL Has signed an ORGT Instructor MOU Has been granted Buzzcard Access (Not Required) Has been oriented to Promotive. (Not Required) ADOR Approved: Senior Trip Leader General Competency and Personal Checkoffs TL Signature/Date Is an experienced trip leader Has participated in 10 official instructional sport trips Has led 5 official instructional sport trips Has passed a committee vote to become a senior trip leader ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 9

10 Traditional Climbing Approved (Allows TL to trad climb, set up traditional anchors, and allows TL to designate other Instructional staff to do so) TL Signature/ Date Knowledge Demonstrated and explained the correct usage of: Cams Tri Cams Stoppers Hexes Sling Extensions Redirects Understands, explained, and sets up artificial anchors that are SERENA, SRENE, ERNST, LEADSTER or similar Demonstrated ability to effectively teach trad climbing and anchors Explain how to inspect the following equipment: Cams Tri Cams Stoppers Hexes Gri Gris Obtained subcommittee approval Experience Building: Has correctly set up appropriate anchor systems in the field on at least three occasions. Artificial Protection Anchor 1 inspected by: Please write comments below Artificial Protection Anchor 2 inspected by: Please write comments below Has safely lead 3 different Traditional routes of 5.6 or harder, under the supervision of a TL who is Traditional certified Route 1: Supervised by: Grade: Route 2: Supervised by: Grade: Route 3: Supervised by: Grade: ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 10

11 Senior Trip Leader Requirements Note: To become a Senior Trip Leader, you must go on 10 trips after your check out trip and must be the TL for 5 of these trips. Trip (Beginner A, etc.) Date of Trip Role (TL or Instructor) Register of Trip Leaders who have evaluated competency of this ORGT Volunteer: Printed Name of Trip Leader Signature Date ORGT Rock Climbing Checklist 11

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