03/09/2026
Summers back!!! ☀️ Well… it was… Maybe gone again now
Site specific assessments this week for some new starters.
Can you remember your first sign-off as an instructor? 👇
Mine was back in 2011, working as an apprentice at a small centre in the New Forest.
At the time, I never would have imagined that one day I’d be the one out delivering assessments and signing off the next generation of instructors.
Funny how things work out. 🐎
AMI Professionals
11/08/2026
Sam was recently out helping complete an inspection to keep this site operating safely.
During the day we inspected an obstacle course, Koala continuous belay course, Saferoller continuous belay course, a short zip wire and a climbing tower with gladiator challenge.
A full day in the sweat box 🥵
Have you got your next inspection booked?
30/07/2026
The first platform I ever built was on a Continuous Belay tree course in 2015... and it took hours😂
Believe it or not, there still isn’t a qualification that makes you a high ropes constructor.
Like most people in this industry, I’ve learned through experience, making mistakes, and working alongside people who knew more than me. That’s still the best education you can get.
That said, there are plenty of qualifications that help build your knowledge and make you a better constructor like IPAF, CSCS Card etc.
Inspector qualifications such as OIMC, Wire Rope and Wood Pole inspector give you essential knowledge of how the different components should work and more importantly what they look like when displaying issues.
Networking and conferences provide an opportunity to meet others, watch demonstrations, ask questions and get hands on.
Lastly, working on ropes courses. Being an instructor builds your knowledge of how the activities should run and what improvements can be made during construction.
At the end of the day, nothing replaces time on the tools, learning from experienced builders, and continuously improving your craft.
What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned on site? 👇
30/07/2026