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5. 1. Ladder climb

1. Ladder climb

Test Focus

Acrophobia (fear of heights); leg strength; coordination.

Description

Whilst wearing a safety harness, you are required to climb a 10.5m extension ladder to the second level of the training tower, dismount over the railing onto the landing, remount the ladder and return to ground level.

Pass Criteria

This test must be completed in a maximum of 60 seconds. You must climb the ladder one rung at a time, dismount at the top maintaining 3 points of contact (i.e. do not jump), remount the ladder and return to ground level safely.