To be signed off as an independent rope climber you must demonstrate competency in:

• • puting on a climbing harness
  • tying in with an appropriate climbing knot (figure of 8 with stopper knot is preferred)
  • belay a climber on a top rope climb
  • Successfully catch a fall and lower a climber back down under control
  • Demonstrate safe use of an autobelay
  • Answer the quesonnaire on risks involved with bouldering