| 8:00am to 5:00pm | Who Trains the Trainer? – Niels Damman | $250 |
| This pre-conference focuses on training development, delivery, evaluation, and documentation, in line with “ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2016, Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training” It assumes that the trainer is already an expert in operating systems they need to train on, but need more training on andragogy (adult learning). | ||
| 8:00am to 5:00pm | PPE Inspection for Heights – Petzl Protocols (Day 1 of 2) – Cliff Kirk & Diego Alvarez | $800 |
| Learn to competently examine work-at-height personal protective equipment (PPE) using the Petzl protocol and to create an effective PPE-management system. Petzl Technical Institute module Competent Person training for inspection of PPE used for protection against falls from height. This course is based on the Petzl Protocol for managing, inspecting and retiring equipment used at heights by installers, guides, tree care and guests. This is a hands-on course. There is a written and practical test at the conclusion. |
| 8:00am to 5:00pm | Professional Inspectors Forum – Professional Inspectors Training Forum | $300 |
| This full day session is designed for professional inspectors and builds on the success of previous year’s events. The session will utilize a combination of prepared presentations and open forum discussions on current hot topics. Previous topics have included standards interpretation, foundations, terminology, ground anchors, zip line brake systems, wood poles, ASTM, and life line systems. | ||
| 8:00am to 5:00pm | PPE Inspection for Heights – Petzl Protocols (Day 2 of 2) – Cliff Kirk & Diego Alvarez | $800 |
| Learn to competently examine work-at-height personal protective equipment (PPE) using the Petzl protocol and to create an effective PPE-management system. Petzl Technical Institute module Competent Person training for inspection of PPE used for protection against falls from height. This course is based on the Petzl Protocol for managing, inspecting and retiring equipment used at heights by installers, guides, tree care and guests. This is a hands-on course. There is a written and practical test at the conclusion. |
| 8:00am to 11:00am | LockD Clips Dealer Training AM – Ben Haase & Cody Greene | Free |
| LockD Clips Smart Belay. Dealers/Builders: learn how to perform advanced repairs to clients’ LockD Clips. | ||
| 8:00am to 3:00pm | ACCT Operation and Training Standards – Michael Smith | $250 |
| This session will take a deep dive into the ACCT Operation and Training Standards with a focus on practical application. It is intended for operators considering accreditation, course managers developing local operating procedures, trainers delivering in-house training, practitioners looking to move into a leadership position, and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the standards. Learning Objectives: Explore methods for using the ACCT Standards to guide the development of Local Operating Procedures. Gain insight and understanding of the structure and content of the standards as it applies to training staff and leading operations. Benchmark your operation against industry-accepted application of the standards. | ||
| 8:00am to 3:00pm | Addressing Clinical Goals in Challenge Courses – Jesy Cordle | $250 |
| This workshop will discuss how to use group initiatives, low- and high-ropes courses, and climbing walls as a modality to address clinical goals and objectives through the incorporation of the adventure therapy beliefs. This workshop will provide an introduction to the Facilitated Wave Model and refer to this model as a framework for using challenge course programming with various populations. | ||
| 8:00am to 3:00pm | Bring Learning to Life with Meaningful and Engaging Reflection – Jen Stanchfield | $250 |
| Join this interactive workshop to take advantage of teachable moments and bring learning to life with engaging, brain-based, participant-centered reflection. Enliven the traditional sharing circle with multiple pathways, including movement, metaphor, reflective games, art, and interactive dialogue. Increase emotional connection, relevancy and depth of understanding. Facilitate strong-beginnings and optimistic-endings that reach beyond the experience. Create lasting lessons and help participants become lifelong-reflective-learners. Take away inspiration, new perspectives, and practical tools for weaving meaningful reflection throughout your program. Network and learn with and from other experiential facilitators. | ||
| 8:00am to 3:00pm | Kong PPE Inspector Training Level 1 – Kenny Brodin | $350 |
| This workshop will teach the necessary skills and technical information needed to correctly inspect PPE and other gear manufactured and sold by Kong. Participants who successfully complete this workshop will receive a Certificate of Competency for inspection of Kong gear. Maximum number of participants is 12. | ||
| 8:00am to 3:00pm | Universal Accessibility in Aerial Adventures *Off-Site at Cleveland Rocks* – Melanie Wills | $275 w/ Lunch Provided |
| This workshop will expose participants to a different way of thinking when it comes to inclusion and accessibility in aerial adventures. It will also introduce technical skills needed to work with people who may need additional equipment. Come prepared to dive deep into the accessibility world and come away with resources needed to assess your facility, course, and program. Part 1: Overview of the foundations of Universal Design and Invitational Education including experiential activities promoting critical assessment of beliefs and biases. Disability awareness and understanding of common terminology and tips for inclusion. Tour the facility and course with an emphasis on universal design principles. Part 2: Specialized equipment overview including how to encourage participant choice in a least restrictive environment. Course access and rigging techniques. Simulation practice in a real-world environment. Creative work on how to take learning and techniques back to your own course. Join us for an informative session where we will present in English, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the topic. For our Spanish-speaking participants, we are pleased to offer the PowerPoint presentation in Spanish. Additionally, all tests associated with the session can be taken in English or Spanish, ensuring accessibility and understanding for everyone. | ||
| 12:00pm to 3:00pm | Latest and Greatest from Teamwork & Teamplay – Jim Cain | $125 |
| Teambuilding Guru Dr Jim Cain shares his favorite, newest and best teambuilding activities from around the world, including several brand new, next-generation group activities (who knew chopsticks could be a teambuilding prop). | ||
| 12:00pm to 3:00pm | Lock D Clips Operator Training PM – Ben Haase & Cody Greene | $195 |
| Service and repair training for LockD Clips Smart Belay. Operators learn how to perform basic repairs to your LockD Clips. |