CWI Provider Course - Canada

Monday, November 11, 2024

to Monday, December 2, 2024

Calgary Climbing Center - Hanger

106-588 Aero Drive NE Calgary, AB T2E 7Y4 Canada

Category: Certification Events

All CWA Certification Programs are a blend of online content, virtual calls, and in-person training and assessments. You must complete online work, and attend all scheduled meetings to earn your certification. Review All Key Dates Before Enrolling.

Join Industry professionals and experts in Calgary, AB for a CWI Provider Certification Course.

Climbing Wall Instructor Continuing Education and Renewals

Steps to earn Certification

Complete all online lessons and assignments

Attend virtual meetings with your Provider

Pass online knowledge checks

Pass in-person assessments with your Provider

Learn More About CWA Certification Programs

Location

Calgary Climbing Centre - Hanger

Please Sign The Gym's Waiver

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.

Refund requests are directed to certification@cwapro.org

CWI Provider

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

November 4 Online Course Opens
November 12, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
November 14, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
November 19, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
November 28, 8:00am-4:30pm MT - In person assessment at the CWA Certification Summit
December 2-6 Individual exit interview

Course Overview

As a CWI Provider you will be a representative of the CWA and you must abide by the CWA Certification standards.

The CWI Provider course assesses candidates ability to:

Assess professionalism
Assess climbing, technical, and risk management skills
Assess teaching skills
Certify CWI Level 1, 2, and 3 on behalf of the CWA

BEFORE ENROLLING

Make sure that you read the Certification Program Policy Manual and meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

CWI Provider

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
CWI Providers have completed and are certified CWA CWI Level 3
Minimum 200 hours of work as an indoor climbing wall manager
Can climb 5.9 on lead
In order to certify candidates you must be a CWA member and Proof of liability insurance coverage

Work At Height

At this certification Summit we will be offering the following certifications:

WAH Level 1 WAH Level 2 WAH Level 3

WAH Level 1

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

[DATE]Online Course Opens
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE], 8:30am-4:30pm MT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
[DATE]Individual exit interview

Program Overview

The WAH Level 1 course assesses candidates ability to:

Conduct work at height tasks
Assist in rescue activities as directed
Identify and avoid hazards
Follow the guidance of more experienced WAH workers

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

WAH Level 1 Technicians

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Complete the CWA Foundations course
Have current first aid certification
Can climb 5.9 on lead
Can lift 50 pounds

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

WAH Level 2

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

[DATE]Online Course Opens
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE], 8:30am-4:30pm MT -In person assessment at Certification Summit
[DATE]Individual exit interview

Program Overview

The WAH Level 2 course assesses the candidates ability to:

Establish working lines behind the wall
Enact rescues, both accompanied and unaccompanied
Identify and manage predictable hazards executing sound judgement
Supervise work at height activities, providing effective feedback

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

WAH Level 2 Technicians

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Completed WAH Level 1 successfully

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

WAH Level 3 Provider

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

[DATE]Online Course Opens
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE], 12:30am-4:30pm MT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
[DATE], 8:30am-12:30pm MT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
[DATE]Individual exit interview

Program Overview

As a CWI Provider you will be a representative of the CWA and you must abide by the CWA Certification standards.

The WAH Provider course assess the candidates ability to:

Assess professionalism
Assess WAH technical skills, rescue skills, and risk management skills
Certify WAH Level 1 technicians on behalf of the CWA

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

WAH Level 3 Provider

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
WAH Providers have completed and are certified WAH Level 3
Have current first aid certification of 5.5-6 hrs
Minimum 200 hours of work in a supervisory and management position in a climbing facility
Can climb 5.9 on lead
Signed agreement and attestation
Proof of liability insurance coverage

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

Professional Routesetting

At this certification Summit we will be offering the following certifications:

PRS Level 1 PRS 2 Boulder PRS 2 Ropes PRS Provider

PRS Level 1

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

[DATE]Online Course Opens
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE], 8:30am-4:30pm MT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
[DATE]Individual exit interview

Program Overview

The PRS Level 1 course assesses candidates ability to:

Work on a setting team under direct supervision
Identify and avoid hazards
Follow the guidance of more experienced setters

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

PRS Level 1

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Complete the CWA Introduction to Routesetting course
Willing and able to work on a ladder and can lift 50 pounds (25 kg)
Able to demonstrate and understand climbing movement up to V2

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

PRS Level 2 - Boulder

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

[DATE]Online Course Opens
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE], 8:30am-4:30pm MT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
[DATE]Individual exit interview

Program Overview

The PRS Level 2 Boulder course assesses the candidates ability to:

Use positive and appropriate communication skills with stakeholders
Work on a setting team
Identify and manage predictable hazards executing sound judgement
Effectively participate in forerunning on boulders

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

PRS Level 2 Boulder

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Completed PRS Level 1 successfully
Able to demonstrate and understand climbing movement up to V2

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

PRS Level 2 - Ropes

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

[DATE]Online Course Opens
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE], 8:30am-4:30pm MT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
[DATE]Individual exit interview

Program Overview

The PRS Level 2 Ropes course assesses the candidates ability to:

Use positive and appropriate communication skills with stakeholders
Work on a setting team
Identify and manage predictable hazards executing sound judgement
Effectively participate in forerunning on roped routes

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

PRS Level 2 Ropes

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Completed PRS Level 2 Boulder successfully
Ability to demonstrate and understand climbing movement up to 5.10
Completed or concurrently enrolled in WAH Level 1

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

PRS Provider

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

[DATE]Online Course Opens
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE],10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
[DATE], 8:30am-4:30pm MT - In person assessment at Certification Summit
[DATE]Individual exit interview

Program Overview

As a PRS Provider you will be a representative of the CWA and you must abide by the CWA Certification standards.

The PRS Provider course assess the candidates ability to:

Assess professionalism
Assess setting skills, material handling and management, and risk management skills
Certify PRS Level 1 and 2 setters on behalf of the CWA

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

PRS Provider

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
PRS Providers have completed and are certified CWA PRS Level 3 Ropes & Boulder
Minimum 2000 hours of setting experience with instructional or managerial experience
Ability to demonstrate and understand climbing movement up to V4-V6 and 5.10-5.12
Signed agreement and attestation
Proof of liability insurance coverage

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

Continuing Education

At this certification Summit we will be offering the following certifications:

CWI Provider Renewal

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

November 4 Online Course Opens
November 12, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
November 14, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
November 19, 10am-12pm MT - Mandatory group discussion
December 2-6 - Individual exit interviews

Program Overview

The CWI Provider course assesses candidates ability to:

Assess professionalism
Assess climbing, technical, and risk management skills
Assess teaching skills
Certify CWI Level 1, 2, and 3 on behalf of the CWA

Before enrolling:
Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites for this course:

CWI Provider certification

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Complete the CWI Level 3 certification course and demonstrate lead belay competency

Check the refund policy at the end of the page.

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CWI Provider Course - Canada

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