Throughout a social and educational weekend, you will receive both theoretical and practical training from certified instructors. The course will give you enough competence and learning to perform a brattkort test. The brattkort test itself will be taken at a later date.
Brattkort is a national competence standard for indoor climbing in Norway. The card documents that you have knowledge of safety, belay techniques and routines required to climb and secure others in a safe way.
If you pass the test, you can climb independently at most indoor climbing centers in Norway.
During the weekend, you will receive training in:
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Climbing equipment and use of harness, rope and safety brake
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Safety routines and buddy checks
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Knot tying and tying in the rope
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Securing climber on top rope
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Belay when climbing joints
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Climbing technique and movement on the wall
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Communication between climber and belay
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Risk assessment and management of common errors
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Fall training and safe use of the equipment
Practical information:
- The course lasts from 11:00-15:00 both Saturday and Sunday
- All necessary climbing equipment can be borrowed at the climbing center
- Wear movable clothes and warm clothes for breaks
- Bring food and drink
- Only six places
