The ACIA is an incorporated association that has been formed to represent the interests of climbing instructors and guides throughout Australia. The aims of the association are to promote professional standards of rock climbing instruction as well as to assist its member guides and instructors with issues such as accreditation, land management and licensing, cliff access and environmental responsibility.

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The ACIA conducts a range of instructor training and assessment courses in Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland. These ACIA courses are the most widely understood and accepted specific training for climbing instructors in Australia.

Use this link for further information about the training & assessment scheme.

Use this link for information about upcoming courses.

Use this link for a course application form.

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