This course is designed as a follow-on to SCC level 1. This course builds on the top rope skills acquired from SCC Level 1 and is a progression into lead climbing on artificial climbing walls. Participants on this course should be confident in all the techniques covered at SCC Level 1 before undertaking this advance climbing course.

Trainees must demonstrate the following course requirements:

1. Confident with lead climbing an easy route
2. Correct placement of protection points on a lead climb
3. Correct belaying of a lead climber using a friction device
4. Correct top-out technique on fixed anchor
5. Conduct proper pre-climb checks
6. Correct use of climbing calls
7. Safe equipment handling

• SNCS Sport Climbing Course Level 2 Certificate

1. Introduction to Lead Climbing
2. Placement of protection points
3. Understanding fall factor
4. Understanding the anchor system on artificial wall
5. Equipment required for lead climbing
   • Dynamic rope vs static rope
   • Harness with gear loops
   • Quickdraws or runners
   • Slings / Tapes (Personal Anchor System)
   • Friction devices
   • Helmet
6. Clipping into protection
   • Correct way of placing quickdraws
   • Correct way of clipping into quickdraws
   • Understanding what is back clip and z clip and how to rectify
7. Lead belay
   • Belaying a lead climber using friction devices
   • Giving slack and taking in
   • Belaying stance
   • Arresting a climber’s fall
   • Dynamic Belaying
8. Rope handling & management
9. Lead climbing techniques
10. Pre-climb checks
11. Safe falling position
12. Climbing commands
13. Safety considerations
14. Top out technique (Setting up top rope/Cleaning anchor)

• Sport Climbing Instructor Category 1/2

• 1 Instructor : 10 Trainees
• 1 Instructor + 1 Climbing Assistant (or Trainee Instructor) : 16 Trainees

• Wearing of helmet is compulsory when engaging in a lead climbing session