Must provide proof of insurance that meets the current requirements as specified by the ACCT Insurance and Risk Management Committee and approved by the ACCT Board of Directors.
Provide proof of employment via signed Supervisor’s Attestation.
Professional Level 1
Document the following minimums within the past 36 months
Employment: A period of employment of 365 days or more as an employee or owner in the Challenge Course industry. Recent employment history assists in showing an applicant is staying current with industry knowledge and developments as well as maintaining the specific skill set required to inspect.
Experience: 75 days Inspection relevant experience includes and is not limited to the following: conducting inspection relevant training; engaging in challenge course inspection, installation, maintenance, and/or design; supervising other inspectors, managing an inspection department, serving on inspection-relevant entities.
Training: 40 hours of training specific to inspection. This must also include attending an 8 hour ACCT Inspector Certification Prep Course.
Inspections: 12 Professional Inspections in compliance with current ANSI/ACCT Standards at the time of inspection, performed under the supervision of a qualified person (inspections must take place at a minimum of three (3) different locations or courses).
Testing: Pass a Professional Level 1 certification exam with a minimum of 80%.
Professional Level 2
Document the following minimums within the past 60 months
Employment: A period of employment of 750 days or more as an employee or owner in the Challenge Course industry. Recent employment history assists in showing an applicant is staying current with industry knowledge and developments as well as maintaining the specific skill set required to inspect.
Experience: 150 days Inspection relevant experience includes and is not limited to the following: conducting inspection relevant training; engaging in challenge course inspection, installation, maintenance, and/or design; supervising other inspectors, managing an inspection department, serving on inspection-relevant entities.
Training: 72 hours of training related to inspection, installation, maintenance, and/or design; of which at least 48 hours shall be specific to inspection.
Inspections: 24 Professional Inspections in compliance with current ANSI/ACCT Standards at the time of inspection, of which at least 16 performed under the supervision of a qualified person (inspections must take place at a minimum of 3 different locations or courses
Testing. Pass Professional Level 1 and Level 2 certification exams, each with a minimum of 80%. If the inspector is currently certified as Level 1, the Level 1 test does not need to be retaken.
