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Standards Overview. Standards. Instructional Objectives; Understand the NCAP process and how COPE and Climbing programs fit within that process Have a good understanding of all the standards applicable to instructing the COPE program. ACCT ACCT Standards Applicable to Climbing NCAP
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Standards • Instructional Objectives; • Understand the NCAP process and how COPE and Climbing programs fit within that process • Have a good understanding of all the standards applicable to instructing the COPE program. • ACCT • ACCT Standards Applicable to Climbing • NCAP • NCAP Climbing Standards
Standards • NCAP (National Camp Accreditation Program) sets standards and inspection criteria/procedures for all BSA activities: • The BSA’s national camp standards are established to do the following: • Ensure that each camper and leader has a fun, high-quality program consistent with the BSA brand. • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of every camper, leader, visitor, and staff member while participating in a BSA accredited camp. • The local council is responsible for maintaining the BSA’s national camp standards. NCAP.pdf
Standards Standards at a Glance • Of the hundreds of standards included in NCAP, a limited number (approx. 45) apply to COPE/Climbing. • Of those 45, 8 standards are most important!
Key NCAP Climbing Standards • PS-206 COPE and/or Climbing Programs Jan 1, 2017 • SQ-409 COPE and/or Climbing Staff Jan 1, 2018 • RP-463 COPE/Climbing Program Support Jan 1, 2014 • RP-753 COPE Facility Inspection Jan 1, 2017 • AO-805 Emergency Procedures Jan 1, 2014 • RP-256 The CHECK Program Jan 1, 2015 • FA-715 COPE and Climbing Facilities Jan 1, 2017 • AO-801 Permits and Compliance Jan 1, 2013 We will review each of these 8 standards using the handout 2018 NCAP Climbing Standards.
ACCT (The Association for Challenge Course Technology) • Many of the NCAP standards are modeled after ACCT. ACCT has developed the nationally accredited standards for the global challenge course, aerial adventure park, canopy tour and zip line industry. • ACCT qualified professional inspectors will inspect COPE/Climbing facilities annually. • Of the many ACCT standards, approx. 44 apply directly to COPE/Climbing.
ACCT Standards • The ACCT standards line up nicely with NCAP. • The first few ACCT standards which apply to COPE/Climbing are: ACCT Standards Applicable to COPE/Climbing
When in Doubt? • For Council climbing events, in cases of conflicting information, which BSA document is the “ultimate authority”? • National Camp Standards #430-056 • Followed by “Belay On” • Which BSA document is the “ultimate authority” for unit (Troop) level climbing events? • Climb On Safely