Climbing Wall Instructor Course Provider

The PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor Course™ Provider program is designed to ultimately create a network of qualified instructors through the United States who can deliver high quality yet economical courses to the many universities, summer camps, and private companies that operate artificial climbing walls. The PCIA seeks to have a Climbing Wall Instructor Course Trainer in place at a majority of key institutions around the country. To become a PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor™ Course Trainer an individual is required to:

• Be a current member of PCIA and certified at least as a Climbing Wall Instructor™.

• Receive a recommendation from a PCIA instructor and at least two other peers – preferably PCIA or an instructor from the AMGA. 
• Submit a letter of application to the PCIA along with an instructional carnet (resume) illustrating a strong history of climbing wall instruction and leadership.

Once an instructor trainer candidate is approved by the PCIA they will be invited to a 2 day instructor training course. Upon successful completion of the course components the individual will be considered an Assistant Instructor. They are then required to co-teach at least one course with a Lead Instructor who will review and recommend whether the candidate is ready to teach on their own. Maintaining Climbing Wall Instructor Course™ Trainer Status A Climbing Wall Instructor Course Trainer is required to maintain membership in the PCIA and to attempt to instruct a minimum of one course per year.

A CWIC Trainer is also required to complete one of the following every 3 years.

• Participate in one day of an instructor trainer course
• Participate in at least ten hours of instructor level approved PCIA continuing education.

PCIA Program Launch The PCIA will be making a concentrated effort to seek out qualified candidates to become the initial instructor trainers in various regions. Please contact the PCIA if you or someone you know is a good candidate. Affiliate Faculty Affiliate faculty are senior course trainers who provide train the trainer courses. Continuing Education Instructor Any outdoor education professional may submit a program for review as a continuing education course. Each program is subject to approval by the PCIA Continuing Education Committee.

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