PRE-REQUISITES FOR CERTIFICATIONS & ENDORSEMENTS

Monitor Level 1 (M1):

• Individuals must be at least 18 years of age;

• The ability to correctly size and fit personal safety system of participants;

• The ability to deliver all required instruction to participants;

• The ability to perform a practical assessment of participant's knowledge and skills of their equipment prior to their entrance onto any element or course;

• The ability to perform routine visual inspections of aerial ropes course elements, structures, grounds and equipment;

• The ability to provide verbal assists.

  This certification is Valid for a 1yr period and requires Monitors to pass an annual ‘refresher’ course within 12 mo. of their certificate’s expiration date

Monitor Level 2 (M2):

• Individuals must be at least 18 years of age;

• The ability to perform all of the duties outlined for an M1;

• The ability to perform Physical Assists;

• The ability to perform Standard Assists;

• Confident at heights (able to traverse the elements of aerial courses without difficulty).

  This certification is Valid for a 1yr period and requires Monitors to pass an annual ‘refresher’ course within 12 mo. of their certificate’s expiration date

PRE-REQUISITES FOR ADVANCED CERTIFICATIONS

Monitor Trainer (MT):

• Individuals must be at least 21 years of age;

• Current certification in CPR and First Aid;

• Current certification as a M2 with Tandem credential (or equivalent High Ropes Course Experience);

• Minimum of 2 seasons and 800 hours of professional experience as a certified M2 (or equivalent High Ropes Course experience);

• The ability to train and assess others in categories M1 - M2;

• Knowledge of the ANSI/ACCT Challenge Courses & Canopy / Zip Line Standards

• Must pass Written & Practical Exams.

  This certification is Valid for a 2 yr period and requires Trainers to pass a ‘refresher’ course within 12 mo. of their certificate’s expiration date

Monitor Trainer (MT) Refresher:

• Current certification as a Monitor Trainer (MT);

• Current certification in CPR and First Aid;

• Submission of updated portfolio showing recent involvement in the industry (during preceeding 2 yr period);

• Completion of a 1 day Refresher Course;

• Must pass Written & Practical Exams.

This certification is Valid for a 2 yr period and requires Trainers to pass a ‘refresher’ course within 12 mo. of their certificate’s expiration date

Monitor Master Trainer (MMT):

• Must be at least 24 years of age;

• Current Certification in CPR and First Aid;

• Current certification as a MT;

• Minimum of 3 seasons and 1200 hours professional experience as a certified MT (or equivalent High Ropes Course experience);

• The ability to train and assess others in categories M1 - MT;

• Previous education in experiential learning;

• Must have at least 8 hours of continuing education annually to maintain designation;

• Must be SPRAT Level 1 Technician or equivalent certification;

• Must have minimum ACCT Inspector Level 1 or equivalent certification.