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Challenge Course Training & Workshops
ACCT Certification & Training Information
Within the levels of ACCT certification there is something for every practitioner at every stage of experience level: from new facilitators to those seeking high levels of responsibility in the industry. Challenge Works provides certification at Level I and Level II. We work in partnership with Leahy & Associates to provide CCM certification.
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Upcoming
Training Programs and Workshops
2008 Schedule |
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| Open Enrollment: Level I Certification |
May 5-9, 2008 (training days)
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$550
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May 10th, 2008 (Certification day) |
$100 |
| Location: Skylark Ranch |
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(includes food and lodging) |
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| A comprehensive challenge course experience from the standpoint of a
participant is used to help you develop a full sense of perspective in the
operation of high and low challenge course elements. Technical skills are
learned through lots of hands-on practice. Facilitation and Processing
skills are practiced as trainees experience the group process, giving and
receiving real feedback throughout the program. This training is geared for
individuals who are new to the world of challenge courses. |
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- Goals of the challenge course
- Group development theory
- Goal setting
- Team challenges
- Debriefing Sequencing
- Spotting
- High/Low course set-up/take-down
- Course components
- Daily inspections
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- Equipment inspection
- Group management
- Emergency procedures
- Belaying
- Platform skills ?(transfers, zip line, etc.)
- Lobster claws
- Equipment and hardware
- Knots
- Documentation
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Level I:
Level I is an “entry level” credential that requires no previous challenge course experience prior to the first training and denotes a practitioner who is proficient with core technical and facilitation skills and can deliver routine programming. This certification lasts 1 year.
Requirements to participate in and complete a FULL Level I Certification:
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
- Be able to complete a 40 hour, 5 day training for a Level I Full certification
- Pass a written test with a score of at least 80%.
- Pass a practical skills test.
- No portfolio required.
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Level II:
Level II is an “intermediate” credential that shows that a practitioner has not only mastered the fundamentals but also has more specialized skills, the ability to handle the unexpected, and can provide leadership for less-knowledgeable staff. Level II is designed for the more experienced facilitator seeking a greater degree of responsibility with program delivery and staff supervision. This certification lasts 3 years.
Requirements to participate in and complete a FULL Level II Certification:
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
- Completed a Level 1 Certification
- Portfolio documenting at least 200 hours of facilitation experience as a Level 1 Facilitator
- Be able to complete a 40 hour, 5 day training for a Level II Full certification track.
- Pass a written test with a score of at least 80%.
- Pass a practical skills test.
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CCM:
Challenge Course Manager (CCM) is the third level of certification designed to give a currently certified facilitator ropes course specific management training in order to supervise others, write LOP’s, perform internal inspections and maintenance, mentor staff, and develop plans for in-house trainings. Every challenge course must have a Challenge Course Manager BUT it is not necessary that every company has a "Certified" Challenge Course Manager. This certification lasts for 5 years.
Requirements to participate in and complete a CCM Certification:
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Possess a current Level II certification.
- Completed a Level I Certification
- Portfolio documenting 500 hours of experience in order to certify at this level.
- Participate in a 30-hour training of which at least 16 hours will be specific to Challenge Course Management.
- Pass a written test with a score of 80%.
- Pass a practical skills test based SOLEY on Chapter 3, Section A of the 6th Edition of ACCT Operations Standards.
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Challenge Course "Challenge-In" - Level I
Challenge Works offers a "Challenge-In" option for those who have already participated in a 40-hour training and feel they are prepared to “test out”. Prior to test day each individual will submit an experience portfolio that will be used to complete and verify all information required on the certification information form. This form will document training and experience described in the prerequisites. The individual must then pass a written and skills test. This certification lasts for 1 year.
Prerequisites:
- Portfolio documenting at least 100 hours of training and experience. NOTE: Training hours must include hours received during an initial training from Challenge Works or an approved equivalent training from a Level 3 or 4 ACCT PVM.
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Challenge Course "Challenge-In" - Level II
Challenge Works offers a "Challenge-In" option for those who have already participated in a minimum of 80 hours of training and feel they have the necessary technical and experience levels to “test out”. This option is ONLY appropriate for those who have had a significant amount of experience in the challenge course field and may not benefit from taking a Level II Certification. Prior to test day each individual will submit an experience portfolio that will be used to complete and verify all information required on the certification information form. This form will document training and experience described in the prerequisites. The individual must then pass a written and skills test. This certification lasts for 3 years.
Prerequisites:
- Portfolio documenting 80 hours of training. NOTE: Training hours must include hours received during an initial training from Challenge Works or an approved equivalent training from a Level 3 or 4 PVM of ACCT.
- Portfolio documenting at least 400 hours delivering challenge course programs to clients.
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