Casual Entry
Casual Users
Unless attending a session, or course, instructed by a member of Nexus Climb staff, users must have completed an Induction to their desired level to gain entry to ‘Nexus Climb’.
Those attending sessions and courses will have their names checked against their bookings to allow entry to ‘Nexus Climb’.
The Induction process involves a check, of your ability to perform, in a practical situation, the skills stated on the registration documents. The induction is not a recognised course, qualification or competency test. Any activities undertaken after the induction period are solely the responsibility of the registered user.
The inductions cover 3 levels of usage in ‘Nexus Climb’.
1. Bouldering.
2. Top Roping and Bouldering.
3. Leading, Top Roping and Bouldering.
The contents of these levels are listed at the end of this policy.
Coloured ‘induction cards’ will be issued to those who have completed an induction; 3 different colours will be in circulation with relevance to each of the 3 levels of induction.
Induction cards must be displayed at reception to allow access into ‘Nexus Climb’.
Checks may be made by our staff during the course of your session on your inducted level of usage. Please ensure you keep your induction cards with you.
Those attending sessions and courses will have their names checked against their bookings to allow entry to ‘Nexus Climb’
Under no circumstances do climbing qualifications or other centre membership cards count as an Induction replacement. All users must complete ‘Nexus Climb’ induction.
An induction fee of £3.00 must be paid to cover the registration costs and instructors time. This will also apply if an existing registered user is upgrading their induction level.
Details of all users are stored on a database accessible only to Nexus Climb staff; Original signed copies of induction paperwork are stored in a locked filling system accessible only to Nexus Climb staff.
Junior Users 14 – 17 years - Unsupervised
14 – 17 years olds are able to use the facility, without direct supervision by a competent user, on successfully completion of the ‘Junior Induction Competency Check’.
The ‘Junior Induction Competency Check’ is a check by one of our staff that the user is able to practically complete the skills which are required to safely participate in activities at Nexus Climb. The induction is not a recognised course or qualification. Any activities undertaken after the induction period are solely the responsibility of the registered junior user.
The induction will require the completion of a ‘Parental Consent form’ before access is granted to the junior user.
The ‘Parental Consent form’ must be completed by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of the junior user. This must be witnessed by a member of Nexus Climb staff and must be completed whilst in ‘Nexus Climb’ facility.
To complete the ‘Junior Induction Competency Check’, potential users must book a one-hour session in which they will be tested on all aspects of safety in the climbing wall environment. This will include bouldering and top roping but excludes lead climbing.
A lead climbing assessment must be carried out on a separate occasion; this will require another one-hour long assessment.
A cost of £28.00 non-members and £19.50 members will have to be paid when booking the ‘Junior Induction Competency Check’.
Under 18 years - Supervised
Under 18 year olds are only able to use the facility whilst being supervised by a registered Level 2 (or above) user of the centre. The registered user must complete the supervisor registration forms and comply with the supervising policy at all times.
A Parental Consent form must be completed by the junior’s parent or guardian before participation will be granted.
(Please refer to Supervisors Policy for full details)
Under 8 years
Those users under the age of 8 years old must have a parent in the facility at all times during their visit. This includes those being supervised by a registered supervisor or independent instructor
Supervisors and Independent Instructors
Those who wish to use ‘Nexus Climb’ to supervise groups or teach friends may do so only after successful completion of an Induction to Level 2 or above. The Supervisor must take full responsibility for their guests to ensure the safety of all centre users.
Independent instructors must not teach beyond the remit of the MLTUK syllabuses in which they are qualified. The SPA and CWA qualifications do not permit the instruction of lead climbing.
Registered Supervisors may only supervise others, participating in activities that do not exceed the supervisor’s inducted level.
Supervisors must comply with the conditions set out in the ‘Supervisors Policy’ at all times.
Supervisors must only work at a ratio of 1:2 on any activities in ‘Nexus Climb’.
Independent Instructors are those with recognised MLTUK qualifications such as MIC, MIA, SPA, and CWA. Only independent instructors are able to supervise more than 2 novices, a ratio not exceeding 1:6 must be used by all independent instructors.
Checks may be made with the awards governing body (MLTUK) into the validity of the award towards the registering individual
At no time during the session may the registered supervisor attempt a climb, which involves rope work, without a level 2 inducted user belaying for the climber.
SPA, CWA, MIA and MIC instructors are exempt from having to complete the Nexus Climb induction prior to instructing an independent group, however, they will only be permitted to do so when they have attended and completed the Independent Instructors Induction.
They must provide the Nexus management with copies of their Industry Qualifications Certificates, Public Liability Insurance, First Aid certificate and Criminal Records Bureau Check and these have been checked for their validity.
