Tree Climbing Facilitation (3-day Course)
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GOTC Recognized Training Program*
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2020 Class Schedule
*March 25 - 27 Wednesday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm Waukesha, WI *This session is part of our 5-day Climbing & Facilitation Week of training. If interested in only the Facilitation portion, contact us to discuss. Bring us to your location for private training! |
Price: $675.00 per person
(Group and Multi-student discounts) Includes: - 3-days class instruction (24-hrs) - Copy of Tree Climbing Facilitation - manual & reference guide - Facilitation opportunities with Treetop Explorer - shadowing, internships, part-time employment. |
TREE CLIMBING FACILITATION
Become a Tree Climbing Adventure Guide!
Earn your credentials as a GOTC Recognized* Tree Climbing Facilitator!
Tree Climbing Facilitators are trained professionals who enable inexperienced climbers to enjoy recreational tree climbing.
Whether you are looking to start a recreational tree climbing program at your camp or organization, pursue a job as a recreational tree climbing facilitator, or facilitate climbs for friends and family, this course will introduce you to the standards, procedures and guidelines of running a facilitated climb event.
A facilitator is responsible for inspecting and preparing the tree and climbers for recreational tree climbing, and insuring their well-being during their climb. A facilitator is responsible for the safety of the climbers and possesses skills to coach and manage multiple climbers on rope at the same time.
This course introduces students to GOTC facilitated climb guidelines, facilitation procedures, modified climbing systems, climber assistance techniques, and aerial rescue. Facilitator proficiency cannot be gained in a short 3-day course, which is why your instructor will continue to act as a mentor and consultant in the months following the course to aid and support you in your pursuit of the GOTC credentials.
Prerequisite: Students must experienced in basic MRS/DdRT tree climbing techniques. These skills can be learned through our Beginning Tree Climbing 2-day course or our combined Climbing & Facilitation 5-day course.
- Read Full Course Description - Tree Climbing Facilitation (pdf)
- FAQs and what to expect
Become a Tree Climbing Adventure Guide!
Earn your credentials as a GOTC Recognized* Tree Climbing Facilitator!
Tree Climbing Facilitators are trained professionals who enable inexperienced climbers to enjoy recreational tree climbing.
Whether you are looking to start a recreational tree climbing program at your camp or organization, pursue a job as a recreational tree climbing facilitator, or facilitate climbs for friends and family, this course will introduce you to the standards, procedures and guidelines of running a facilitated climb event.
A facilitator is responsible for inspecting and preparing the tree and climbers for recreational tree climbing, and insuring their well-being during their climb. A facilitator is responsible for the safety of the climbers and possesses skills to coach and manage multiple climbers on rope at the same time.
This course introduces students to GOTC facilitated climb guidelines, facilitation procedures, modified climbing systems, climber assistance techniques, and aerial rescue. Facilitator proficiency cannot be gained in a short 3-day course, which is why your instructor will continue to act as a mentor and consultant in the months following the course to aid and support you in your pursuit of the GOTC credentials.
Prerequisite: Students must experienced in basic MRS/DdRT tree climbing techniques. These skills can be learned through our Beginning Tree Climbing 2-day course or our combined Climbing & Facilitation 5-day course.
- Read Full Course Description - Tree Climbing Facilitation (pdf)
- FAQs and what to expect
The Global Organization of Tree Climbers (GOTC), is a 501c3 nonprofit formed to be the voice of the experiential, educational, recreational tree climbing community.
Mission Statement: 1. Promote safe and environmentally respectful tree climbing practices for adventure, education, and fun. 2. Be a unifying voice representing and supporting tree climbing organizations and individual tree climbers. 3. Encourage the joyful experience of tree climbing for people of all backgrounds and abilities. 4. Share the insight and unique connection to nature that can be found by exploring trees and the forest canopy. www.gotreeclimbing.org
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GOTC facilitated program climb guidelines have been adopted by the AEE (Association of Experiential Education) as their official tree climbing standards.
In over 30 years as an organized activity, no tree climber following GOTC or similar safety guidelines has ever been notably injured. * GOTC Recognition requires satisfactory completion of all course requirements. e.g. Satisfactory completion of course, demonstrated climbing proficiency, demonstrated facilitation ability (logged experience), demonstrated aerial-rescue skills. Climbers may need 2-6 months of climbing and/or facilitation experience to reach full recognized status. |
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