POLICY INFORMATION

OUTDOOR CHALLENGE COURSE POLICIES

INDOOR CHALLENGE COURSE POLICIES

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UGA Challenge Course Facilitator Requirements

The UGA Challenge Course Staff conducts an annual training program (October, 2009) for anyone interested in becoming a Challenge Course instructor here, or anywhere.

Low Course facilitator training: October 16-18, 2009
High Course facilitator training: October 24-25, 2009

The following basic and advanced level requirements are provided as a guideline for Staff Training:

Basic (Solo*) Facilitator Requirements

Requires a minimum of 20 hours training in Challenge Course facilitation. Outside training must be approved by the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator.

• Successful completion of CPRO and Standard First Aid training.
• Ability to quickly and confidently tie all necessary knots.
• Capability to set up and take down each and every low and high course element.
• Ability to safely belay participants.
• Successfully demonstrate a high course rescue.
  
• Ability to understand and present each field game, initiative, and element, including all safety issues and features.
• Ability to understand and use group dynamic facilitation skills as they apply to a Challenge Course.
• Ability to prepare (front‑loading) and follow‑up (debriefing) for the group.
• Knowledge of the use of the experiential learning cycle.
• Working knowledge of all equipment, policies and protocols of a Challenge Course program
  

* A solo facilitator is one who, with the agreement of both the facilitator and the outdoor recreation coordinator, is able to conduct a low and high course program without direct supervision by another more qualified solo facilitator or lead facilitator.

Lead Facilitator Requirements

• Obtain Basic (Solo) Facilitator status.
  
• Minimum 40 hours working as a full solo facilitator.
• Receive Outdoor Recreation Coordinator's approval by successful completion of a written evaluation, demonstration of skills, and face‑to‑face interview.
• Ability to conduct a pre‑course orientation with participants.
• Ability to appropriately review and interpret medical forms.
• Superior working knowledge of all safety gear used on a Ropes Course.
• Ability to develop a schedule that will address the group's issues and goals.

Maintaining Lead Facilitator Status

• Work with at least two different facilitators per semester.
• Facilitate a minimum of one group per month (This guideline may be influenced by the experience level of the facilitator).

Regaining Lead Facilitator Status

To regain lead facilitator status, a person must work with a current lead facilitator for a minimum of three days and receive his/her approval. In addition, s/he must have a face‑to‑face interview with Outdoor Recreation Coordinator.

Revised 2/09

Challenge Course Policies