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NATIONALLY RECOGNISED
As Australia's leading Challenge Activity installer, consultant, and innovator
we are able to offer courses like no other - ask someone who has done
one of our courses or better still their employer. VII is Australia's
only Registered Training Organisation registered under the Australian
Quality Training Framework that specialises in Nationally Recognised Training
and Assessing of operators of Artificial Climbing Structures.
Specifically Challenge Ropes Courses and Climbing/Abseiling Towers. Graduates
receive a 'Statement of Attainment' for units from the most current version of the National Outdoor Recreation
Industry Training Package (SRO03v2). Efficient systems are employed to recognise
the existing knowledge and competencies that many leaders already have.
80%
PRACTICAL
The training courses are dynamic and interactive. They enable graduates
to conduct, supervise and manage the very best of adventure challenge activities. Comprehensive courses with carefully sequenced and highly practical workshops see trainees using the latest in proven equipment and systems.
There is always a focus on simplicity, as we believe that within simplicity lies safety. Leading adventure providers have been investing in these courses for years.
It is an essential part of their Risk Management Strategy. Employees seek graduates from our various training courses with the confidence
that they are 'industry ready'.
THE
TRAINERS
In addition to their academic qualifications our trainers are people who
successfully operate and build Adventure Challenge Activities for a living.
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YOUR EXISTING KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS RECOGNISED
Introduction
Vertical Innovations International P/L is a Registered Training Organisation
(RTO) with scope to deliver various Outdoor Recreation vocational roping
units.
We have in place a policy to recognise people's prior learning (RPL) and
recognise current competencis (RCC). The aim of this policy is to take
into account a person's existing skills, knowledge, attitudes, and experience,
no matter where these were learnt, to enable people to gain credit in
a course of study or a particular qualification.
Considering
your Prior Learning
Your prior experience should be considered from a number of view points:
1. Your current and previous work experience. This can include paid or
voulunteer work, full time or part time. 2. Your education and training.
This can include formal Nationally Recognised training or informal training,
training and education gained through work (on-the-job training). 3. Your
life experience. This includes your recreation, travel and leisure time.
What
can you gain credit for
VII has specialist units that it trains and assesses,
that you can apply to gain RPL/RCC for. Part or all of a unit
can be recognized through the evidence you provide in the RPL/RCC process.
The specialist activities include: Artificial Climbing & Abseiling Guide
Course - (single pitch), Natural surface Abseiling Guide Course - (single
pitch), Natural surface Climbing Guide Course - (single pitch), CRC Conductor
Course (Low and High elements), CRC Supervisor Course (Low and High elements),
CRC Manager Course (Low and High elements).
Acceptable Evidence
Generally there are three main types of evidence you can submit to gain
credit for your experience, direct, supplementary and indirect evidence.
Direct Evidence shows the applicants own work e.g. programs, reports,
manuals, log book entries, performance reviews. Supplementary Evidence
is information about the applicant that is gained from others, e.g. references,
feedback forms, course evaluations, course certificates, statements of
attainment, statutory declarations, and job descriptions. Indirect Evidence
is used when it is not possible for the applicant to be assessed on their
actual performance of tasks, e.g. role plays, scenarios, demonstrations.
The portfolio of evidence you submit is known as primary evidence. If
your primary evidence is not sufficient to prove competency against a
particular unit of competency, the RPL assessor may require
additional evidence. This evidence is known as secondary evidence because
it has been submitted in response to an RPL assessor's request.
To apply
Please contact us for more information on the recognistion process or to obtain an application form.
Artificial Surface Abseil
& Climbing Guide Course - (single pitch)
CRC Conductor Course (Low and High elements)
CRC Supervisor Up-Skill Course (Low and High
elements)
CRC Supervisor Course (Low and High elements)
CRC Manager Course (Low and High elements)
Next Course Dates - TBA
Activity specific units
SROABA001A – Demonstrate simple abseiling skills on artificial surfaces |
SROABA002A – Apply single pitch abseiling skills on artifical surfaces |
SROABA003A – Establish ropes for abseiling on artificial surfaces |
SROABA005A – Guide abseiling on artificial surfaces (single pitch) |
SROABN002A – Safeguard an abseiler using single rope belay system |
SROCLA001A – Demonstrate Simple climbing skills on artificial surfaces |
SROCLA002A – Apply climbing skills on artificial surfaces |
SROCLA003A – Establish belays for climbing on artificial surfaces |
SROCLA008A – Guide climbing activities on artificial surfaces
plus associated pre-requisite core units.
Next Course Dates
VIC - 4 Oct 2008
Industry
Job Role/FunctionA VII graduate designated as a Challenge Ropes Course Conductor
(high and low ropes) has the competencies that enable them to work autonomously
within a defined range of skilled operations involving known routines,
methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required
in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within
know time constraints. The CRC conductor works within clearly defined
SOPS. The CRC conductor may work at sites which conduct activities using
low elements requiring spotters, or high CRC elements that require belay
systems to keep clients safe. These may be either individual elements
(Giant Swing) or linked elements (elements in series). These sites will
have documentation which defines the key safety features and risk management
procedures. Our CRC Conductor Course is ideal for those starting out in
the outdoor industry as a group or activity assistant, guide or leader,
especially if a single activity or site is used.
Activity specific units
SROCRP001A – Conduct a low ropes session |
SROCPR002A – Conduct a high ropes session |
plus associated pre-requisite core units.
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Next Course Date - TBA
Industry
Job Role/FunctionA VII graduate designated as a Challenge Ropes Course Supervisor
(high and low ropes) has the competencies that enable them to work autonomously
within a variety of setting and contexts. Leadership and guidance are
involved when organising activities of self and others, as well as contributing
to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature. CRC supervisors
have the knowledge and skills to maintain and instruct use of a CRC with
high and low elements, to ensure the safety of the course, and safe conduct
of activities. CRC Supervisors may work independently at a number of different
venues with a variety of client groups. The supervisor can deal with complex,
unpredictable and non-routine situations. The CRC supervisor may work
at sites which conduct activities using low elements requiring spotters,
or high CRC elements that require belay systems to keep clients safe.
These may be either individual elements (Giant Swing) or linked elements
(elements in series). Our CRC Supervisor Up-skill Course is perfect for
the program leader/guide using multiple activities or sites whom holds
a CRC Conductor Qualification looking to take on more responsibility for
the operation of the CRC facility, by up-skilling and graduating to the
CRC Supervisor level.
Statement of Attainment
Activity specific units
SROCRP003A – Supervise a low ropes session |
SROCPR 004A – Supervise a high ropes session |
plus associated pre-requisite core units.
Pre-requisites
SROCRP001A – Conduct a low ropes session |
SROCPR002A – Conduct a high ropes session |
Duration
Nominal 3 days
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Next Course Dates - TBA
Industry Job
Role/Function
A VII graduate designated as a Challenge Ropes
Course Supervisor (high and low ropes) has the competencies that enable
them to work autonomously within a variety of setting and contexts. Leadership
and guidance are involved when organising activities of self and others,
as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency
nature. CRC supervisors have the knowledge and skills to maintain and
instruct use of a CRC with high and low elements, to ensure the safety
of the course, and safe conduct of activities. CRC Supervisors may work
independently at a number of different venues with a variety of client
groups. The supervisor can deal with complex, unpredictable and non-routine
situations. The CRC supervisor may work at sites which conduct activities
using low elements requiring spotters, or high CRC elements that require
belay systems to keep clients safe. These may be either individual elements
(Giant Swing) or linked elements (elements in series). Our CRC Supervisor
Course is perfect for the seasoned program leader/guide using multiple
activities or site, or the staff member looking to take on more responsibility
for the operation of the CRC facility.
Statement of Attainment
Activity specific units
SROCRP001A – Conduct a low ropes session |
SROCPR002A – Conduct a high ropes session |
SROCRP003A – Supervise a low ropes session |
SROCPR 004A – Supervise a high ropes session |
plus associated pre-requisite core units.
These units are Nationally Recognised and reflect a partial completion of SRO40206 Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation.
Duration
Nominal 7 days
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Next Course Dates - TBA
Industry
Job Role/Function
A VII graduate designated as a Challenge Ropes Course Manager (high and
low ropes) has the competencies that enable them to manage and maintain
high and low CRC's. These persons have ultimate responsibility for ensuring
the safety of a course, and the development and provision of operational
procedures for the conduct of activities on the high or low CRC. These
folks are most likely managers, directors and/or owners of camps, companies,
or programs that use CRC's as a fun or learning tool. (CRC Supervisor
Course is a pre-requisite for the CRC
Manger Course).
Statement of Attainment
Activity specific units
SROCRP005A – Manage a low ropes course |
SROCPR006A – Manage a high ropes course |
plus associated pre-requisite core units.
These units are Nationally Recognised and reflect a partial completion of SRO50206 Diploma Outdoor Recreation.
Pre-requisites
SROCRP003A – Supervise a low ropes session |
SROCPR 004A – Supervise a high ropes session |
Duration
Nominal 3 days.
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Consulting
Services
Vertical Innovations
has the expertise to provide the industry with well-researched advice
and recommendations that reflect 'World Best Practice'.
We can prepare and submit documents such as Site Evaluations, Incident
Investigations, Staff Competency Reviews, Risk Assessments, Risk Management Strategies, Inspection Checklists, Safety Manuals and Activity Standard Operating
Procedures.
Written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are the 'back bone' of all
successful Adventure Challenge Activities.
Good activity SOPs allow centres to....
:: efficiently
train staff,
::maximise
activity life,
::minimize
incidents and accidents
::and
gain a marketing edge.
As a very
effective Risk Management Strategy Vertical Innovations can write, review
and endorse site specific Standard Operating Procedures.
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Trainer
Profiles
Kent
Marchant
Kent's responsibilities
and skills span across all aspects of outdoor adventure challenge activities. Early in his career
he established 'PhysicalDifference' which specialises in adventure challenge
activities for people with disabilities. The demand for Kent's comprehensive
CRC skills and knowledge has seen him conduct work at over 50 sites across
Australia and South East Asia. When Kent manages to wrestle his 'work hat' off he
can be found in canyons, training for Adventure Racing or simply enjoying the outdoors with his wife
and two boys .
Rob
Brittle
 Rob is a VII Challenge Ropes
Course Installer/inspector and Senior Trainer. He guided with Outward
Bound Australia for 6 years and was a roping instructor. He is an ACIA
guide and PACI Instructor Trainer. He also works as a Wilderness First
Aid Trainer and Assessor and a Field Training Officer for the Australia's Antarctic Division in Antarctica. When not working Rob can be found with his wife
Anna, climbing, back-country skiing, and adventure racing.
Marty Benavente
Marty is a seasoned Professional Outdoors Instructor/Field Officer Trainer whose skills are recognised by both Peak Private Adventure providers and Government Agencies. Marty's expertise sees him working as a Field Training Officer for the Australia's Antarctic Division in Antarctica to teaching Wilderness First Aid in Singapore - and everywhere inbetween! For Marty lead climbing, mountaineering and back country skiing can be just part of the job.
Matt
Scott
Matt
is the Managing Director of Vertical Innovations International Pty Ltd.
He is responsible for maintaining the health of a professional and dynamic
business. His focus lies with the design, construction, maintenance and
safety inspection of outdoor adventure challenge initiatives. With expertise
in Industrial Rope Access, Advanced Rigging, Vertical Rescue, Challenge
Ropes Courses, Abseiling and Climbing his consultation is eagerly sought
by both the private and public sector. Matt can often be found knee deep
in various industry standards, sitting in a plane or working on-site with
clients establishing the best way to meet their needs. In the few minutes
a week that he's not working or sharing time with wife and three children, he can be found looking for the finish line of an adventure race.
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