This level of certification requires additional training as well as broader program knowledge, theoretical understanding, and technical skills. In addition to the competencies of Level 1, Level 2 certification requires training in challenge course rescue procedures, the ability to safely operate climbing towers and other more complex high challenge course activities. These candidates often supervise other less experienced challenge course staff.
Candidates at this level are required to document: 11 days or 110 hours of training and a minimum of 100 challenge course program days (low and high element programming with an emphasis on highs) with 8 hours being considered a day.
The Project Adventure workshops that would fulfill these training requirements are Adventure Programming, Technical Skills Intensive and Advanced Skills and Standards, taken in that order.
The Certification Exam for Level 2 Practitioner includes:
Written and practical competency testing
Certification for 3 years
Upcoming Exam Dates (all take place at our site in Beverly, MA):
October 11, 2024
April 25, 2025
June 13, 2025
August 1, 2025
October 10, 2025
Exam Information:
Cost = $235 which includes the exam and lunch
This one-day test begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends by 6:00 p.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Before registering, please complete and send in your application to take the exam. Please email registration@pa.org for an application.
Once we have determined you are qualified to take the exam, you can pay online using a credit card or a Purchase Order can be emailed to registration@pa.org.