
LEAD THE WAY: PROFESSIONAL GUIDE CERTIFICATION TRAINING
The Australian Climbing Instructors Association (ACIA) is the leading rock-climbing instructor qualifying body in Australia and operates in all of the major climbing areas, it was formed through a combining of state associations and currently offers courses in Victoria, NSW, WA and QLD.
The Climbing Company is an approved course provider of ACIA courses and assessments in Victoria.
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Guiding offers an extraordinary opportunity to inspire others, share your expertise, and make a meaningful impact while adventuring in the great outdoors. As a guide, you’ll develop unparalleled skills, create life-changing experiences for others, and join a community of professionals who are committed to safety, education, and the profound connection between humans and nature.

Years of experience working with school groups and dependent groups

Highly qualified and passionate instructor trainer-assessors

Flexible programs tailored to your educational goals

Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility

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Common Questions
What does โapproved course providerโ mean?
Approved Course Providers have been appointed by the ACIA based on their expertise and experience of delivering climbing programmes across all levels.
All courses are run by a course director who is a current ITA (Instructor trainer / assessor), additional staff are ITAโs or highly experienced, fully qualified CIโs working toward ITA status.
Will the course/assessment run if there arenโt enough participants?
Courses have a minimum (and maximum) number to make them viable. Any course that doesnโt reach its minimum number of applicants may be postponed. In this case all applicants will be notified and any fees paid will be returned or applied to a future course.
Which Course should I do?
Please see the ACIA website atย https://acia.com.au/courses/ย to identify the course most appropriate for you.
We are a school and want you to train our staff to operate our indoor wall
Please see theย Consultingย page for this.
I have taken my beginner friends climbing lots of times, why do I need to do a course?
Can I pay a deposit and the balance later?
We collect a $100 deposit to reserve a space on any given course. The deposit is transferable to different courses as long as it meets ourย Terms & Conditions.
Is the deposit refundable?
Please see Terms & Conditions.
Can I work for The Climbing Company after I am qualified?
Please see theย Employmentย page for information about working for The Climbing Company.
available courses
Top-Rope Guide Training
The scheme can be entered at this level, TRG is a foundation level qualification that covers the skills…
$850.00Top-Rope Guide Assessment
The scheme can be entered at this level, TRG is a foundation level qualification that covers the skills…
Single Pitch Guide Training
The scheme can be entered at this level by those who are experienced and competent at climbing and…
Single Pitch Guide Assessment
The scheme can be entered at this level by those who are experienced and competent at climbing and…
Multi Pitch Guide Training
Participants on MPG courses must have progressed through the previous levels, they need to be personally experienced and…
Multi Pitch Guide Assessment
Participants on MPG courses must have progressed through the previous levels, they need to be personally experienced and…
Climbing Instructor Training
Participants on CI courses must have progressed through the previous levels, they need to have significant broad personal…
Climbing Instructor Assessment
Participants on CI courses must have progressed through the previous levels, they need to have significant broad personal…
Sport Climbing Instructor Training
Participants on SCI courses must have progressed through an entry level qualification; they need to have significant broad…
Sport Climbing Instructor Assessment
Participants on SCI courses must have progressed through an entry level qualification; they need to have significant broad…