Climbing Instructor Training
Participants on CI courses must have progressed through the previous levels, they need to have significant broad personal climbing experience and professional experience at SPG and MPG level. The CI qualification covers the skills to teach and instruct all aspects of rock climbing / abseil activities including teaching trad lead climbing, climbing coaching / movement, multi pitch climbing, complex rescue scenarios etc.
Entry Requirements:
It is expected that candidates in the CI training program are experienced SPGs, have completed the MPG training course and are experienced lead climbers. Candidates should apply to the ACIA office with evidence of their suitability including details of the following minimum requirements:
- Five years of climbing experience (minimum of 2000 metres/year) on a variety of rock types and including climbs up to grade 16.
- Three years of regular guiding and/or instruction.
The Climbing Company has provided safe and high quality climbing experiences for students at Catherine McAuley College Bendigo for years. It is the experience of doing a multipitch climb that is often the highlight of the students’ 2 years of OED. Highly recommended.
Aaron and his team are incredibly experienced, supportive and professional.
Aaron was super easy to work with and also helped us out with an extra educational focus for our school group. All the students came away excited, challenged and inspired from the day!
Aaron was super easy to work with and also helped us out with an extra educational focus for our school group. All the students came away excited, challenged and inspired from the day!
I would like to thank you for organising Louise to be our guide on our recent visit.
While I seldom engage in leaving reviews, the whole experience warrants an exception.
Her expertise and professionalism was outstanding, ensuring not only our safety at each micro second, but also imparting valuable knowledge and techniques.
It comes as no surprise that those who have had the privilege to climb with Louise praise her as legendary.
Lousie, respect to you. Thank you for your patience, encouragement and time. Your leadership helped us overcome challenges that seemed impossible.
We have certainly gained a newfound appreciation for Trad and enduring admiration for yourself who made the few days we were fortunate enough to spend at Arapilies, exhilarating.
What a magical place. What a magical trip. Thank you.
Tania and Jenni
While I seldom engage in leaving reviews, the whole experience warrants an exception.
Her expertise and professionalism was outstanding, ensuring not only our safety at each micro second, but also imparting valuable knowledge and techniques.
It comes as no surprise that those who have had the privilege to climb with Louise praise her as legendary.
Lousie, respect to you. Thank you for your patience, encouragement and time. Your leadership helped us overcome challenges that seemed impossible.
We have certainly gained a newfound appreciation for Trad and enduring admiration for yourself who made the few days we were fortunate enough to spend at Arapilies, exhilarating.
What a magical place. What a magical trip. Thank you.
Tania and Jenni
We can’t recommend The Climbing Co highly enough. Aaron hooked us up with Simon Mentz as a guide for 2 days. Simon put 110% into two full on days with two 17 year olds boys! An amazing experience and fantastic introduction to Climbing. Thanks guys, very much appreciated.
Hamid organized two days of fantastic climbing at Mt Arapiles with several exciting multi-pitch routes. He was very professional and friendly and ensured I had a great and safe experience.
upcoming sessions:
April 2026
Climbing Instructor Training
5 spots left
$1,200.00
Thu, 16 Apr, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm / Fri, 17 Apr, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm / Sat, 18 Apr, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
