Top Rope & Lead Classes vs. SNCS Courses

Not sure which programme to sign up for? We’ve got you covered.

Differences between Top Rope & Lead Classes vs. SNCS Courses

Top Rope & Lead Class

  • Certification:

    • No certificate or accreditation provided after the course.

  • Verification:

    • Includes a 1-time Verification Fee Waiver voucher.

  • Endorsement:

    • Syllabus is endorsed by the Climbing Wall Association (CWA).

  • Duration:

    • Top Rope Class - 3.5 hours

    • Lead Class - 2 sessions of 3.5 hours each (scheduled across 2 Mondays)

  • Instructor Ratio:

    • 1 instructor to 4 students

  • Price:

    • Top Rope Course: $83.93/pax (GST incl.)

    • Lead Class: $158.05/pax (GST incl.)

  • Syllabus Highlights:

    • Top Rope Class: Focuses on the use of Assisted Braking Devices (ABD) in an indoor gym environment.

    • Lead Class: Covers fixed quickdraws, v-chain gym anchors and the use of Assisted Braking Devices (ABDs) in an indoor gym environment.

SNCS Courses

  • Certification:

    • SNCS Level 1: Level 1 E-Certificate issued upon meeting standards.

    • SNCS Level 2: Level 2 E-Certificate issued upon meeting standards.

  • Verification:

    • Includes a 1-time Verification Fee Waiver voucher.

  • Endorsement:

    • Syllabus is endorsed by the Singapore Sport Climbing & Mountaineering Federation (SSCMF).

  • Duration:

    • SNCS Level 1 - 7 hours (includes a 1-hour lunch break).

    • SNCS Level 2 - 2 sessions of 7 hours each (includes a 1-hour lunch break per session).

  • Instructor Ratio:

    • 1 instructor to 8 students

  • Price:

    • SNCS Level 1: $103.55/pax (GST incl.)

    • SNCS Level 2: $185.30/pax (GST incl.)

  • Syllabus Highlights:

    • SNCS Level 1: Introduces Assisted Braking Device (ABDs) use; focuses on meeting certification standards.

    • SNCS Level 2: Covers clipping quickdraws to fixed protection points (indoors and outdoors), setting up sport draw anchors, and using outdoor fixed anchors.

Still unsure about which programme to sign up for?

Email in to us at info@climbcentral.sg and our team will assist you with selecting the programme best suited for your needs!