CWA Work at Height Level 1 Course

Details

• Duration: 1 Day+
  8:00am-5:00pm
  + Exit Interview
  + Pre-Course Material
• Maximum of 6:1 client to instructor ratio
• Cost:
  WICC Member: $50
  CWA Member: $400
  CWA/WICC Non-Member: $650

Day 1: WAH1 Course + Assessment

• Arrival and Introductions
• CWA and WAH
• Introduction to Equipment
• Hauling Systems
• End-of-Day Debriefs

EXIT INTERVIEWS

• Exit Interview (REQUIRED): All students are required to participate in an individual exit interview with the instructor in the two-week period after the conclusion of the in person assessment. August 20th-September 3rd

PRE-COURSE MATERIAL

• CWA Online Learning modules (REQUIRED): All students are required to complete the CWA Online Learning modules prior to the program start date (CWA Foundations, WAH Level 1). You can expect a time commitment of approximately 1-3 hours to complete all modules. Once booking is complete, you will be registered in the CWA hub where you can complete the online content.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Can lift 50 pounds (25 kg)
• Ability to climb 5.9 on lead.

WORK AT HEIGHT 1 CERTIFICATION
The CWA WAH Level 1 Course is a supervisor training course for current, proficient and active routesetters and climbing wall workers who are currently working in a climbing wall facility that wish to gain the CWA WAH Certification. 

This course teaches many topics such as: 

• Professionalism
• Risk management
• Work at Height activities

Once certified, a WAH Level 1 Technician can execute the duties and responsibilities as described below:

• Conduct work at height tasks
• Assist in rescue activities as directed
• Identify and avoid hazards
• Follow the guidance of more experienced WAH workers