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Upcoming Events

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Public Release of the New ERCA Training Syllabus

We would like to raise everybody’s awareness to the public release of the revised version (July 2022) of the ERCA training syllabus. The full document is now publicly available. This syllabus provides information for training on permanent and temporary ropes courses. The syllabus describes course aims and objectives, content, methods of teaching, course duration, as well as assessment criteria. Mobile ropes courses are not covered within the current syllabus.

A Happy New Year 2025

Our very best New Year wishes come with a fascinating picture from the illuminated Skypark of Carlingford Adventure Centre (CAC) in the Republic of Ireland. We picked this picture for two reasons: First of all, our congratulations go to them for the…
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Great open exchange & appreciative networking

The working group for “Adventure Therapy” and the working group for ”People with Disabilities in Ropes Courses” together in Sauerland Over the course of three days, the working group for “Adventure Therapy” of the German Association of Individual and…
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Inspector Training starts from January 2025

We would like to inform you about the inspector qualifications on offer. You can find both, pre-requisite courses to complete the participation requirements, as well as a 5-day inspector training course which are necessary to qualify as an ERCA-certified…
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Inspection Quiz: The Solution!

Thank you to everybody who took the inspection quiz. On this occasion, collective wisdom did not fully provide the correct answer: 12 out of 23 responses correctly identified the cause of the damage as eating or chewing animals. Specifically Squirrels (view…
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Train-the-Trainer course, to become an ERCA Trainer

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From 16.04.2024 until 19.04.2024
At Naturfreundehaus Lauenstein
Categories: ERCA Training Courses

Scope: Temporary Low Ropes Course

Course Language: German

Part 1 of 2

What are the steps to become an ERCA certified Trainer?

1. Register & Apply
2. Join and pass part 1 (training workshop)
3. Join and pass part 2 (assessment)
4. Receive your "ERCA-Trainer" certificate
5. Offer and run constructor courses (award: ''ERCA Temporary Low Ropes Course Constructor'') for operators or endusers in the market.
 

What are your benefits working as an ERCA certified Trainer?

CLICK HERE to open a new window and to read more about the benefits
 

Pre-Requisites & Requirements for Attendance

  • Valid ERCA qualification as "Temporary Low Ropes Course Constructor"
  • Proof/record of 75 temporary own builts. One third (33%) of those the construction must include steel wire rope AND kernmantle (static) rope.
  • Good group leading skills are mandatory.
  • High performance in practical skills and theoretical knowledge are necessary in the specific working field.
  • You must hold a valid first aid certificate recognised in your country.

Course Concept & Itinerary

CLICK HERE to open a new window and to read more about the course concept & itinerary
 

Registration

Candidates please clck the biutton at top left to complete online registration form .
Once we received your application we will check the formal requirements and will confirm to you whether your attendance is confirmed or not. Please wait for our confirmation before completing your travel plannings.
 

Course Fees

Price regular for Non-ERCA members: 250.00 EUR per day per participant +19% German VAT
Price for ERCA members: 225.00 EUR per day per participant +19% German VAT
Here you can read and download the cancellation policy.
 

NOTE: Part 2 of the course needed for completion!

You need to attend and pass an assessment course to complete the award.

Meals & Accomodation

Tea and coffee is included in the course fee, but no other food nor refreshments. You have to arrange and pay your travel and accomodation yourself.