RSD – Commercial Roped Setter – Training

Route Setting Development (RSD) is the route setting division of the Association of British Climbing Walls, which aims to provide aspiring & established route setters with recognised qualifications & workshops to improve setting safety, productivity & creativity.

This 2-day course is for designated route setters and experienced climbers who want to develop and refine best practice while route setting on roped walls and bouldering walls.  This qualification allows holders to route set bottom rope, auto-belay and lead climbing routes.

To take part in an RSD Commercial Roped Setter training course you need to have:

Completed RSD Setting Basics and RSD Setting in practice or obtained exemption for experienced setters

The ability to climb F6b

The ability to competently lead climb and safely belay a lead climber

This course covers attachment of holds and the creative process of route design with a particular focus on route setting rescues, rope-work and applicable regulations to ensure you can use safe working practices.

This course includes the use of all necessary equipment for setting and working at height.

After completing this course candidates now need to complete a separate one day assessment. Upon successfully completing the assessment the candidate will be issued with the RSD Commercial Roped Setter certificate. This certificate is valid for three years.

Please note that in order to book onto this training course, RSD membership is required and can be obtained here

Cost: £290

To book: https://forms.gle/GargKjmxUt9ocp1D8

For more information contact: [email protected]