Unit Award Scheme

70460 CLIMBING AT A CLIMBING WALL (UNIT 1)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1put on a harness correctly unaidedSummary sheet
2select an appropriately graded climb to match climbing abilitySummary sheet
3warm up appropriately prior to climbingSummary sheet
4'spot' effectively another climber who is boulderingSummary sheet
5identify a screw-gate karabiner and use it correctlySummary sheet
6identify the correct part of a harness to tie into and/or belay fromSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

7the climbing wall grading system at the climbing wallSummary sheet
8what is meant by 'bouldering'Summary sheet
9what is meant by 'spotting'Summary sheet
10at least three climbing protocols whilst climbing or boulderingSummary sheet
11at least three reasons why warming up is necessarySummary sheet

experienced

12climbing at three different climbing venuesSummary sheet
13using climbing shoes.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 29 April 2005Level - Entry Level