The SINGAPORE NATIONAL ABSEILING STANDARD 3 (SNAS 3) is a national certification endorsed by the Singapore Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (SSCMF). This advanced certification programme will equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to effectively lead, deliver and manage abseiling activities. It focuses on developing proficiency in technical and participant management skills to ensure the safe and successful execution of such activities.
Full course fee: $2289 (inclusive of 9% GST)
Subsidised fee: $1145.50 (inclusive of 9% GST)
* Please check with OBS eligibility of subsidised rate: obs_capability_development@nyc.gov.sg
The course will be conducted both indoors and outdoors, leveraging on case studies, role-playing and simulated abseiling scenarios. A practical assessment of the learning component will be conducted to validate the acquisition of skills by the participant. To complete the course, participants will have to be competent in both the practical and theory components.
The terminal learning objectives of the course are as follows:
- Learner will be able to assess and perform risks associated with advanced abseiling, including environmental factors, equipment failure, and improved problem-solving during emergency situations.
- Learner will be able to lead and perform abseiling activities with the knowledge and skills acquired.
- Learner will be able to set up and rectify abseil activities and systems independently in natural and urban environment settings, while adhering to safety protocols and best practices.
- Learner will be able to perform a safe and effective rescue and recovery in a non-routine situation management, with assisted rescuer and independent rescue, on any abseil site and tower.
Assessment
- Successful completion of practical assessments on the skills covered.
- Completion of Written Exams (50 questions) – at least 80% PASS rate.
- Course participants must be at least 21 years of age.
- All participants must have a valid SNAS Level 2 certification.
- Demonstrate their SNAS Level 2 skills through a revalidation process.
- A minimum of 6 participants are required for a class to be confirmed
(Form will be made available 3 weeks before course commencement)
- Upon successful completion of the course, course participants will be awarded the SNAS Abseil Proficiency Level 3
- An e-certificate will be issued to you and reflected in your personal SSCMF account profile.
- If course participants wish to apply to become an Abseil Instructor, they are encouraged to write in to SSCMF – Singapore Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (smf-climbing.org)
- Slots are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis for each course.
- Successful applicants for the course will receive an official confirmation email from OBS.
- Applicants must ensure all required documents and relevant fees are submitted before course commencement.
- Please email obs_capability_development@nyc.gov.sg for enquiries.
