Climbing Wall Instructor Direct Entry Application

This application is for Climbing Wall Instructor Direct Entry, you have the option to apply for Level 2 or Level 3. Once an applicant earns a Level 3 certification they are eligible to apply for CWI Provider courses.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following prerequisites to be accepted into Direct Entry:

CWI Level 2 Certified

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older within 6 months of the assessment date
• Completed CWI Level 1 or similar certification or training
• Has completed 20 roped climbing outings participating in both climbing and belaying using a passive and an assisted braking belay device
• Ability to demonstrate climbing at a 5.8 level

CWI Level 3 Certified

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Have completed CWI Level or similar certification or training
• Ability to lead climb 5.9
• Completed a minimum of 40 lead climbing outings where they have both belayed and climbed
• Familiarity belaying with both assisted braking devices and passive belay devices 

This item is only for the application fee, if accepted into the program an in-person assessment must be booked separately. You can search for the next available assessment opportunity here.