ERCA Generic Rescuer Course (Conversion)

The Generic Rescuer is a qualification for instructors who already hold an ERCA High Ropes or Adventure Park Instructor qualification.  It builds on the accessing skills learnt in those courses and adds the skills to rescue a participant or fellow instructor from part of a ropes course.   Typically this includes various techniques for aerialk and ground based intervention and problem solving common faults (e.g. jammed belay devices).

This ERCA Conversion course qualifies people with transferable skills, knowledge and experience to fulfill the role of an on site rescuer as part of a ropes courses emergency plan as set out in EN15567 Part 2.

People attending this course must hold an ERCA instructing qualifcation, and have a solid foundation in instructional skills (at least 30 hours of experience) allowing them to recognise and anticipate a range of scenarios on a ropes course which may require a rescuer to intervene.  The course is progressivly structured so each set of skills builds on and reinforces the prvious learning, culminating in an assessed rescue scenario.

Who is delivering the course?

• The course is hosted by Gilwell Park but is being delivered by TechClimb, an ERCA Certified Training Body.

 What is included and not included?

• Camping at Gilwell Park is included in the course cost, the patrol Cabins (shared camping-pod style accommodation with bunk beds) are also available free of charge - alternativly you are welcome to travel in each day, or book nearby accommodation if you do not wish to stay on site.
• This course is self-catered. 
• This course includes registration and certification with ERCA and a full training programme which will begin on Friday evening, and finish on Sunday afternoon, including assessments.  
• All PPE and activity equipment are provided, you do not need to bring any equipment other than normal active clothing, and camping equipment if you choose to camp.

Pre-Requisites for this course:

• You should have been previously assessed as an ERCA High Ropes or Adventure Park instructor.
• You should have delivered at least 30 hours of instructed sessions across at least 2 different activity bases, this should include at least 8 hours of instruction within the last 6 months.
• You should be able to belay a climber proficiently.
• You should be physcially capable of accessing and moving around a high ropes course, including parts normally inaccessible to participants.
• You should hold a current First Aid qualification.

Please note this course requires a minimum of 6 participants to run.

The course cost is inclusive of VAT.