The member must be able to lower a climber off a climb when top belaying using the ratchet mode The member must be able to set up a top anchor or a top belay anchor, and be able to top belay a climber from that anchor. The member must be able to rappel and belay safely on a Munter hitch The member must be able to transition from a rappel to ascending The member must be able to ascend and descend a rope using prusiks The member must be formally tested on the following new skills: That they are responsible lead climbers that have a safe attitude and follow the Club’s safety procedures. When and how an Edelrid "Ohm" should be used to improve safety and When and how a stick clip should be used to improve safety When and how communication is important on a route Reliably and safely belay a leader that they may not have climbed with before, if required to do so.ĭuring the events the member has attended, they have shown that they understand:
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Know how to clip the rope correctly into the quickdraw Ĭlean a route, by lowering off and rappelling Know how to clip a quickdraw correctly into a bolt To safely catch a climber’s fall, regardless of weight difference The member being tested, must be able to: During these events, the member has consistently demonstrated that they are experienced and knowledgeable to independently climb (without supervision). The member with the “Green Tape'' competency has attended a number of UQMC lead climbing activities. The material testable to obtain “Red Tape” competency can be broken down into the following categories: The Executive team can (and will likely) extend this period at their discretion, as emphasis is placed upon the member’s experience and attitude towards safety.
You must have had the "Green Tape" for a minimum period of 3 months. You must have the “Yellow Tape”, “Blue Tape”, and “Green Tape” competency to be tested for the “Red Tape” competency. You must be a member of UQMC to be tested for the “Red Tape” competency. Members with this competency have had enough experience to: gain a ‘feel’ for how much slack to give in all situations to predict when their climber needs slack to be taken up or given have learnt the communication and procedures performed when sport climbing and to belay a climber with a 20- kg weight difference. When a member has achieved their “Red Tape”, they are allowed to lead climb during Club activities without supervision from executives or other experienced members with “Red Tape”. Having “Red Tape” indicates that a member is a competent lead climber/belayer and that they are able to clean a route by lowering off and rappelling. These links do not replace learning practically from club members, but will be helpful to aid your learning. However, we have checked the specific links and believe that they are great learning resources. NOTE: We do not endorse all the information by the content creators given below. Please read the following instructions carefully. The “Red tape” can be awarded by the majority vote of the current Executive Team.Īfter a successful assessment, you will obtain your “Red Tape” on your UQMC card, which you will display on your harness together with your “Yellow Tape”, “Blue Tape”, and “Green Tape”. Note that climbing ability is not considered as a requirement for “Red Tape” and should not sway decision making. The Executive team will vote upon the competency of the member in an Executive meeting based on the development of their “Green Tape” skills and their competency on new material. Get yourself assessed for new theoretical and practical material by 2 members of the executive team who will ask you theoretical questions and will assess your practical skills during one of the UQMC events. Put all this knowledge into practice in the correct manner, Read and remember the knowledge displayed in this document, In order to get your “Red Tape” approved, there are three main steps: This document will guide you towards a successful completion of the assessment of your “Red Tape”. That means that whatever you are doing, you must make sure that your and others’ safety is the number one priority at any given time.
In order to safely and without-supervision participate in lead climbing/belaying activities at any UQ Mountain Club (UQMC) climbing events, you must obtain your “ Red Tape”.įirst and foremost, UQMC promotes a “ safety first culture that guides all our activities".
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