Training

We have been providing professional training services to Canadian operators of adventure facilities for over 30 years.

Our training team is comprised of experienced staff with strong backgrounds in experiential facilitation and the operation of adventure facilities. Each trainer brings a unique set of skills that will enhance training workshops for clients who use adventure programs recreationally, educationally, therapeutically, or for training and development.

THE BENEFITS

  1. We are a founding Professional Vendor Member (PVM) of the ACCT and have been heavily involved in the development of industry standards.
  2. There is an established industry best practice for Adventure Facilities to have training provided by a qualified third-party professional trainer.
  3. Course participants will learn from our experienced, professional trainers with strong backgrounds in the industry.

Our Workshops

are intended for organizations with the following:

  • Summer Camp Staff & Outdoor Educators
  • Aerial Park & Zip Line Guides
  • Recreational Staff/Therapists
  • Managers of Adventure Facilities

Sites considering training should reference the current ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 standards or contact us for guidance on the best training options for your facility operation. Some key standards to be understood include:

TrainingStandards

B.1.3:

Training

Training is delivered by a qualified person.

B.1.2:

Frequency

Training will occur annually or more frequently, contingent upon staff turnover, seasonal fluctuations, operational changes, or as a response to incident/accident analysis.

B.1.1:

Scope

Training will include the specific skills required to operate the course including and not limited to: operations management, core, technical, and interpersonal/program management competencies.

As the current landscape of adventure facilities develop in Canada, we work hard to continuously meet the changes needs of our clients and their training requirements.

Training Services

ACCT Accredited Open Enrolment Certification Workshops

ACCT Accredited Open Enrolment Certification Workshops

Training Services

Practitioner certification workshops offer participants a broad perspective of the current adventure facility industry. Ranging from basic skills like PPE, course inspection, knot tying, and belay skills to advanced skills in risk management, facilitation, work at height, and rescue skills, our courses prepare participants entering the industry or looking to further develop and enhance existing skills.

Successful candidates will be able to use the knowledge and skills acquired in these workshops to positively contribute to the overall risk management of a site’s adventure facility. We also offer a full range of recertification workshops for practitioners with current certifications.

Custom Design Training Workshops

Custom Design Training Workshops

We travel across Canada to provide custom designed training workshops that can range from 1-5+ days. Workshops are focused specifically on our client’s staff training needs, program design and the challenge course facilities at their sites. At the end of training workshop, the site will receive a written skill evaluation for each participant.

The Benefits of Custom Design

  • A fully customized workshop to meet the needs, timing and budget of your program
  • Meets current industry best practice of having a qualified third-party professional training for staff
  • Workshops can be scheduled to work within your preferred dates and schedules

Our Custom Workshops Focus On

  • Facilitation for team-based courses
  • Advanced facilitation
  • Technical skills for specific elements
  • Universal design facilitation and technical skills
  • Accessible design facilitation and technical skills
  • Adventure therapy
  • Operation of low and high challenge courses, climbing walls and towers, aerial parks and zip line tours
  • Work at height and rescue skills
  • Operation of accessible and universal adventure facilities
  • Operation of Head Rush Technology products

TSSA Amusement Device Training

TSSA Amusement Device Training

In the Province of Ontario, the Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA) requires Zip Lines and Free Fall Descender Devices to be registered as an “Amusement Device.” To see if your device qualifies, please see more information about operating an Amusement Device in Ontario.

A valid Amusement Device Mechanic (ADM) is required for sites operating an amusement device(s) in Ontario. As certified Amusement Device Mechanics, we are able to offer a full range of training services to clients in Ontario to support the operation of their Zip Line or Free Fall Descender Device.

These custom training workshops are designed in consultation with you to ensure your training needs are met, as well as ensuring you are TSSA compliant.

Services

  • Required training for staff in TSSA Skills 6.1, 6.2, 6.10, and 6.11
  • Skills required for the pre-operational inspection of your amusement device(s)
  • Passport, required for the pre-operational inspection of your amusement device(s)
  • Operational and rescue procedure training for your amusement device(s)

If you are located outside of Ontario but within Canada, different provinces have regulatory bodies that oversee the operation of some components of Adventure Facilities such as Zip Lines and Free Fall Descender Devices. CUI can work with your organization to offer a fully customizable workshop that prepares your organization to meet any relevant provincial regulations.

*Our training and certification services are accredited by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and follow the current ACCT/ANSI 03-2019 standards.

Training FAQS

What type of training is best for our facility?

This can depend on a variety of factors. Considerations can include your facilities course and element design, risk management policies, program goals, and budget. We will work with you to develop professional training goals and outcomes for your organization.

What is the cost?

This can depend on a variety of factors.

How many staff can participate in a training?

Considerations can include your facilities course and element design, risk management policies, program goals, and budget. We will work with you to develop professional training goals and outcomes for your organization.

Apr142024

Apr142024

ONTARIO – Recertification (Level 1 or 2) – April 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Apr212024

ONTARIO – Level 1 – Challenge Course Practitioner – April 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

All Day

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Apr212024

ONTARIO – Level 2 – Challenge Course Practitioner – April 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

All Day

Apr272024

May012024

ALBERTA – Level 2 – Challenge Course Practitioner – 2024

YMCA Camp Chief Hector (Exshaw, Alberta)

All Day

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May122024

ONTARIO – Level 1 – Challenge Course Practitioner – May 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

All Day

May082024

May122024

ONTARIO – Level 2 – Challenge Course Practitioner – May 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

All Day

May262024

May262024

ONTARIO – Recertification (Level 1 or 2) – May 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Jun052024

Jun092024

ONTARIO – Level 1 – Challenge Course Practitioner – June 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

All Day

Jun052024

Jun092024

ONTARIO – Level 2 – Challenge Course Practitioner – June 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

All Day

Sep152024

Sep152024

ONTARIO – Recertification (Level 1 or 2) – September 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sep182024

Sep222024

ONTARIO – Level 1 – Challenge Course Practitioner – September 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

All Day

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Sep222024

ONTARIO – Level 2 – Challenge Course Practitioner – September 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

All Day

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Nov082024

ONTARIO – Course Manager (CM) Full Certification – November 2024

YMCA Camp Pine Crest (Torrance, Ontario)

All Day

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