Abseiling Proficiency Course Level 3

The Abseiling Proficiency Course Level 3 (APC 3) is a national accreditation endorsed by the Singapore Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federations (SSCMF). This advance Singapore National Abseil Standards (SNAS) certification aims to provide participants with the necessary knowledge to acquire both hard and soft skills in leading, delivering and managing abseiling activities.

 

This course will equip participants with the following skills:

 

  • Setup a releasable abseil system while abseiling at natural sites.
  • Demonstrate efficient group management while conducting abseil activities.
  • Demonstrate good rope ascending & descending skills, and the use of Prusik knot.
  • Perform rescue techniques using an assisted as well as unassisted hoist.
  • Understand and effectively apply good risk assessment techniques when abseiling.
  • Safe handling of abseiling equipment.

 

The APC 3 course will be conducted indoors as well as outdoors, leveraging case studies, role-play sessions as well as simulated abseiling scenarios. To complete the course, participants will have to pass a written as well as practical test (simulation).

 
Course Date

TBC

 

Course Fees

$1144.50 per pax (inclusive of 9% GST)


Venue

OBS, Pulau Ubin

Registration

27 November – 1 December 2023: LINK (Registration closes on 25 Oct 2023)


Criteria

Criteria

- Course participants must be at least 21 years of age. 

- All participants must have SNAS Level 2 certification.

- A minimum of 5 participants (for class to be confirmed)

 

To Note

- Upon successful completion of the course, Abseil Leaders will be awarded SNAS Abseil Proficiency Level 3
   certificate under SSCMF (Self-arranged collection of certificate with SSCMF).

- After fulfilling the necessary criteria, candidates can apply to become Abseil Instructors through SSCMF. 

- Slots are limited per course-run and available on a first-come-first-served basis.

- Successful applicants for the course will receive an official confirmation letter from OBS.
- Applicants will have to ensure that all required documentations have been submitted and relevant fees have been paid.

 

Click here for more information on course syllabus - LINK

Email obs_capability_development@nyc.gov.sg for enquiries.