Facilitator Training
Our training has changed to reflect the new ACCT standards.
Facilitator Training – Level I
Register early. Space is limited!
November 7th- 8th and 14th-15th 2008
8:30am – 5:00pm each day
Level II Training will be held in May 2009
- Receive 40 hours of training on one of the finest courses in the state!
- Great for your resume and lots of fun.
- Receive CEU credits.
- Learn new facilitation skills and initiatives.
- Build confidence and make new friends.
- Receive a manual with over 40 activities you can do with your clients.
Please use the application below and register early. You may copy this application and share it with others who may be interested. Thanks!
CLAS Ropes Course Facilitator Training Application – Level I November 7th -8th and 14th-15th Name _________________________ Birth Date __________ Agency_______________________ Phone #s ______________________________ Email ____________________________________ Training Cost: $380 Please send check and this form to: CLAS Ropes Course, 3606 W. Center, Provo, UT 84601OR register over the phone via credit card. We accept Visa or MasterCard. (801) 373-8897. |
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Facilitator Training Curriculum
- Behavior Management
- Low Elements – Procedures/Safety
- Initiative Activities/Safety
- High Elements - Procedures/Safety
- Debriefing/Processing
- Proper Equipment and Care
- New Games
- Participant Instruction
- Ropes Course Philosophy
- Introduction to Rescue Procedures
- Level I Practitioner Requirements
- Belay techniques/Knots
Although the curriculum may sound like you are going back to school, we have a lot of fun. At least half of the time will be spent learning new activities and games that you can take back to use with your programs. You will also learn everything you need to run a group through the ropes course – knots, safety, techniques, processing, and more!
Trainer Qualifications
Benjamin Allen has been training, facilitating, building and operating ropes courses for 23 years. He has built over 40 courses throughout the country including Aspen Grove, Heritage School, Provo Canyon School, New Haven, Utah State Prison, Heber Valley Camp, CA-LO, West Ridge, Valley Mental Health, Discovery Ranch, Snow College and more.
He is certified as a BSA COPE course instructor, trainer, inspector, and builder (1986, 1998 & 2004). He is also certified and trained by Project Adventure (1991 and 2000). These two programs have some of the finest training and strictest standards in the industry. Benjamin is a member of the Association for Experiential Education (AEE), the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and the Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA). He regularly attends conferences and workshops pertaining to ropes courses so he can stay up to date.
Email: benjamin@clasropes.com
