Able to carry out single-pitch abseiling including rescue skills, and plan and lead groups in abseiling activities.

The Leader Level is the entry-level qualification for people leading, or intending to lead, outdoor recreation activities for people at an introductory or beginner level, where the emphasis is on participation in low-technical, low-risk environments rather than developing skills. People who hold this qualification are expected to operate within an organisation's safety management system. The Abseil Leader is able to manage single-pitch abseiling sessions there is easy walking access to the abseil anchors; there are fixed anchors (such as bolts, chains, bollards, warratahs) or trees or threads that have been inspected in accordance with organisational requirements; The abseil leader must have visited the site previously and had their set-up approved by a Rock Instructor or similarly qualified technical advisor; Personal safety for the Abseil Leader can be managed simply using fixed anchors, trees or threads. Participants are within 30 minutes walk of a road. Expert assistance is on call and emergency service would be available within one hour.

Professional Development: Minimum 12 hours logged professional development  over three years in first strand

Minimum 6 hours professional development in each additional strand

Experience as Leader/Instructor: Minimum 40 hours leader or co-leader experience over past three years for first strand.

Minimum 20 hours leader or co-leader experience in each extra strand

Personal Experience: Minimum 40 hours personal experience per three years in first strand

Minimum 20 hours personal experience for each additional strand.

Note: Extra leadership experience can be logged instead of personal experience

First Aid/CPR: Current 1st Aid Certificate

Attestation: Employer or Principal or Assessor of qualification or Senior Instructor in the discipline attests that the candidate is current in knowledge, skills and experience, fit for role and of good character

Police Check: Yes - include in attestation form