WE OFFER 3 LEVELS OF ACCT CERTIFICATION.

High 5's Adventure Certification Testing Program

In 2007 the Association for Challenge Course Technology adopted the first industry-wide Practitioner Certification Standards. In early 2008 ACCT accredited High 5’s certification testing program based on those standards. We continue to administer a high-quality certification program with an emphasis on quality education of facilitators as the primary outcome.

We offer certification at 3 levels:

Practitioner Level 1:

A Level 1 Practitioner will have received a minimum of 40 hours of training based upon attendance at a High 5 Adventure Basics five-day workshop. Candidates must show competency in an understanding of basic program facilitation skills and technical skills.

Testing includes a written and practical test. The written test must be passed with a score of at least 80%. Participants must show mastery of all practical skills. This is a one-day exam process. Level 1 certification must be renewed annually.

Practitioner Level 2:

A Level 2 Practitioner will possess an advanced level of program knowledge and competencies in the areas of facilitation and technical skill. Candidates will have received a minimum of 80 hours (this includes the 40 hrs. from Level 1) of training based upon attendance at a High 5’s Beyond Basics four-day workshop. Candidates should have a minimum of 200 hours (25 days) of program experience as a facilitator on a challenge course.

Testing includes practical skills as well as specialty areas such as challenge course rescues and a written exam. The written test must be passed with a score of at least 80%. Candidates must show mastery of all practical skills. This is a one-day exam process. Level 2 certification must be renewed every 3 years.

Course Manager:

The Course Manager requires a minimum of 30 additional hours of management training in addition to a current Level 2 certification. High 5’s three-day Managing an Adventure Program workshop meets this requirement. Candidates must also have a minimum of 500 hours (62.5 days) of program experience.

Testing at this level includes a written exam with a practical testing element and is typically conducted in a half-day format. The written test must be passed with a score of at least 80%. Course Manager certification must be renewed every 5 years.

Certification Support Materials

The documents listed are a helpful resource if you are interested in Certification.