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Training

A certification system for ERCA training bodies was established in 2009. Training courses are under constant review in order that delivery adequately reflects industry requirements.

Working fields are:

• Adventureparks (abbr.: AP)
• Traditional Ropes Course (abbr.: TradRC)
• Temporary Ropes Course (abbr.: TempRC)

ERCA certified training bodies currently provide the following courses for Adventure Parks and Traditional Ropes Courses:

• ERCA Instructor (AP) (specifically self-belay or continuous belay or interactive safety system)
• ERCA Instructor (TradRC)
• ERCA Site Specific Instructor
• ERCA Site Specific Rescuer
• ERCA Generic Rescuer

And for Temporary Ropes Courses:

• ERCA Low Ropes Course Instructor (TempRC)
• ERCA High Ropes Course Instructor (TempRC)

Read more: Flyer ERCA training

These training courses cover the main functions required to operate a RC safely. Site Specific Instructor Courses for permanent ropes courses are only to be delivered at sites where the number and type of activities mean that a full instructor training course cannot be delivered.

If the ropes course venue meets the requirements of the training syllabus then the full instructor syllabus must always be trained.

 The ERCA Instructor Training Award Schemes do not cover inspections; however, accessing techniques are covered within the schemes. The ERCA standards provide a good source of reference for those professionals working in these areas.

ERCA itself delivers courses to become the "ERCA Trainer" (AP or tradRC)

Read more about the ERCA Trainer award: Steps to become an ERCA Trainer

ERCA Certified Training Bodies

Training Bodies who have been audited in terms of quality and competence and certified by ERCA are listet on that page. The certified Training bodies are authorised to to issue ERCA-instructor certificates.
Training courses cover the main functions required to operate a RC safely. Training courses do not currently cover the skills required to perform operational inspections or for those involved in RC management. If ERCA believes there is a demand from operators to provide training in these areas, then this can be considered in due course. At present the ERCA standards provide a good source of reference for those professionals working in these areas. There are also other tasks (e.g. inaugural inspections and periodic maintenance) which are adequately provided by other parties.
Please contact the companies listed below for further information or visit "Training Offers" for announced training courses.