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Over the weekend you will learn how to set up, operate and de-rig a releasable abseil system.

The weekend will include both training and assessments over the two days.

Course Pre-requisites

Candidates must already have a climbing permit (leadership or supervisory) and be actively using it.
Candidates must be Adult Members of the Scout Assocation (i.e. at least 18 years old)
Candidates must be available both days

Please email your log book to alan.jackson@cheshirescouts.org.uk BEFORE you book onto the course. If you book before we have confirmed we will accept you, we will not be able to refund all of your payment due to the Eventbrite fees.

Personal Equipment

Candidates will be expected to provide their own harness, helmet and belay device.

In addition, as we will be working at height, candidates will be expected to have some personal protection in the form of a personal lanyard and additional locking carabiner (similar to the Petzl Connect Adjust link - other brands are available)

Static and dynamic ropes and other required metalwork will be provided by the County team.

You will need to provide your own lunch.

Course Outline

Teaching will be a mixture of being at ground level and at height.

Candidates will be expected to do some abseils under our supervision

Saturday will focus on learning the skills required to set up a releasable abseil in a tower environment.

Sunday will review our learnings from Saturday and to undertake assessments.

There will be some waiting while others are setting up their abseil for their assessment, so a camp chair may be of benefit.

As we will be outside, please dress for the weather

Scout Abseil Permit Training and Assessment - May 2025