PIAR & Colonnades Teachers Manual – Online version (Oct

CRATE CLIMB
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Teacher Resource Manual
This is a wet weather activity option only (unless otherwise arranged). During wet weather the use of
this activity will be co-ordinated by PIAR Program staff to ensure fairness for all groups.
DESCRIPTION Specialised Activity
The Crate Climb is an artificial climbing activity that is located inside the Auditorium. Participants are
encouraged to challenge themselves by stacking and climbing a single line of crates to climb as high as
they possibly can. This activity can foster self confidence, group support and increased physical coordination
and agility. Participants are harnessed and attached to a belay system for safety.
AGE SUITABILITY
This activity is suitable for participants aged from Grade 5 and above.
ACTIVITY SUPERVISION RATIOS
This activity is not listed in the Victorian DEECD Safety Guidelines for Education Outdoors or the ORC
Adventure Activity Standards therefore ratios have been taken from the Victorian DEECD Safety Guidelines
for Education Outdoors (Artificial Climbing Structures guidelines), as this is considered the closest
representation of Crate Climb.
This is a specialised activity involving harnesses and working at height, therefore a site staff member will
always be instructing this activity. The quantity of school staff required is dependant on the participant
numbers per activity group.
Site staff School Staff Participant numbers Organisation
1
1 1 – 12 students
2 13 – 18 students
3 19 – 24 students
Victorian DEECD
LEADER EXPERIENCE
Site program staff will be instructing this activity at all times, therefore they are deemed to be the Activity
Leader whilst additional school staff are considered the Assistant Activity Leaders. Site program staff are
aware of all relevant safety factors relating to the activity Standard Operating Procedures and will conduct
the session accordingly.
ASSISTANT LEADER EXPERIENCE / RESPONSIBILITY
The Assistant Leaders are required to assist with harnessing of participants as well as having overall
responsibility for the supervision, behaviour and safety of the campers at the activity and to and from the
activity. No previous experience is required.
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS
Participant clothing requirements for activities using harnesses and helmets are as follows:
• The minimum clothing requirements are a sleeved t-shirt and long shorts.
• The following clothing is NOT appropriate; singlet tops, midriff tops, tank tops or sleeveless shirts,
short/mini shorts and skirts.
• Long hair must be tied back in a low style so the helmet can be fitted correctly and no loose
jewellery or accessories may be worn such as a scarf or long earrings.