Canadian Certification Event - Provider & WaH
CWI Provider and Work at Height Certification
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
at
12:00 AM (MDT)
to Friday, September 1, 2023 at 3:00 AM (MDT)
Online & In-person events in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Category: Certification Events
Join us in Calgary for two CWA Certification opportunities and a chance to connect with other industry professionals. We are offering one Work at Height course at the Bolder Climbing Community (in-person Aug. 29-31) and the CWI Provider Course at the Calgary Climbing Centres - The Hanger (in-person Aug. 28-Sept. 1).
*These courses contain online and in-person elements.
*These courses contain online and in-person elements.
CWI Provider
The CWI Provider course trains candidates to do the following:
- Assess the climbing technical skills
- Assess interpersonal skills
- Assess risk management knowledge and skills
- Coach CWI Candidates to be exemplary Climbing Wall Instructors
Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites listed on the right.
Check the refund policy at the end of the page.
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites listed on the right.
Check the refund policy at the end of the page.
Steps to earn your CWI Provider Certification
There are no grace periods given for the below assignments.
- Complete all three interactive lessons
- Complete an online quiz with a score of at least 80%
- Attend a virtual meeting with your Provider
- Attend an in-person assessment with your Provider
Work at Height - Competent
The WAH Competent course trains candidates to do the following:
- Access methods technical skills
- Risk Management when working at height
- Training and supervising authorized WAH
- Identifying and monitoring fall hazards and fall protection
- Use and care for WAH equipment
Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites listed on the right.
Check the refund policy at the end of the page.
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites listed on the right.
Check the refund policy at the end of the page.
Steps to earn your WAH Competent Certification
There are no grace periods given for the below assignments.
- Attend the in-person attendance
- Complete an online quiz with a score of at least 80%
- Attend an in-person assessment with your Provider
REFUND POLICY
- Refund request 30 days in advance of the start date, 95% of total course cost is given.
- Refund request 14 days in advance of the start date, 75% of the total course cost is given.
- Refund requests within 14 days of the start date are reviewed and at the discretion of the organization.
CWI PROVIDER PREREQUISITES*
- Current membership in the CWA (provider or provider’s employer)
- 21 years of age or older
- Current first aid and CPR (for example, American Red Cross Basic - 5.5 to 6.5 hours, or equivalent)
- Current CWA CWI Level 3*
- Two non-related professional references, including contact information and phone number
*If you do not have a CWI Level 3, but hold a similar certification from another recognized organization, contact certification@cwapro.org.
WORK AT HEIGHT PREREQUISITES
- 18 years of age or will be by the conclusion of the course.
- Basic climbing skills.
- Proficient belay technique.
- Can lead climb 5.9 on artificial terrain.
- Can ascend a rope.
- Have reviewed the regulatory requirements in the jurisdiction in which they work.
- Have the ability to successfully complete the assessment of skills for this course.
CWI Provider Course Key Dates
- August 1: Online course access opens. Online components must be completed prior to in-person dates
- Virtual classroom call
- August 17: 10 am - 12 pm MT
- August 22: 10 am - 12 pm MT
- September 1: 10 am - 12 pm MT
- August 24: Registration deadline
- August 28: 9-5 pm local time In person assessment
- August 29 - September 1: Attend your personally scheduled exit interview with your course provider
WAH August 29-31 Course Key Dates
- August 1: Online course access opens
- August 24: Registration deadline. Online components must be completed prior to in-person dates
- August 29-30: 9-5 pm local time In person assessment
- August 31: 9-1 pm In person assessment
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