This introductory course equips participants with essential skills for safe and confident bouldering. Emphasis is placed on fall safety, proper spotting techniques, and injury prevention. Participants will also gain a comprehensive orientation to gym protocols, climbing etiquette, and bouldering-specific risk awareness. Perfect for newcomers or anyone seeking to refresh their foundational knowledge, this session ensures every climber starts off informed and supported.

The prerequisite to join our CWI Level 1 course you must be 16 yrs of age and have some climbing experience. The course is offered in a blended format with online content followed by a skills assessment.

Successful completion of the certification prepares the candidate for these roles and responsibilities in an indoor climbing facility:

• Maintain the requirements of certification as outlined in the Certification Program Policy Manual
• Comply with CWI Certification Standard practices as outlined in the student manual
• Act as a climbing wall worker offering orientations, and monitoring climbing activities