ACCT Inspector Certification Application

Name*

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth*

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E-mail*

Best Phone Number to Reach You*

Area CodePhone Number

Home Mailing Address*

Street Address or PO Box

Street Address Line 2

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I am:*

Applying for the first time (You will also need to sign up for ICE Prep)Applying for the next Inspector Level (current level 1 going for a level 2)My certification expired and I am testing to renew it.

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Location of Testing Event*

Virtual/In-Person

Inspector Certification Number if you are leveling up or cert. was expired

Name of Organization from which Degree or Equivalent was Obtained*

Year Completed*

Level 1 In-House Inspector Certification:
Employment: 125 days in the Challenge Course industry
Training: 16 hours of challenge course inspection relevant training. This must include attending an 8-hour ACCT Inspector Certification Prep Course.
Inspections: 12 documented inspections including pre-use checks, shadowing, periodic monitoring (of which a minimum of three (3) are periodic inspections in compliance with current ANSI/ACCT Standards at the time of inspection, (of which a minimum of two (2) are periodic inspections performed under the supervision of a qualified person.)

Level 2 In-House Inspector Certification

**You must pass Level 1 to receive Level 2

Employment: 275 days in the Challenge Course industry.
Training: 32 hours of challenge course inspection relevant training by a qualified person.
Inspections: 24 documented inspections in compliance with current ANSI/ACCT Standards at the time of inspection, (of which six (6) are periodic inspections three (3) of which are performed under the supervision of a qualified person.)

Level 1 Professional Inspector Certification:

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).

Level 2 Professional Inspector Certification:

**You must pass Level 1 to receive Level 2

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

Please indicate that you meet or do not meet the following QCP requirements:

(C2.3) Demonstrate skill, experience, and training to be considered a COMPETENT PERSON with regard to worker safety and fall protection.*

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(C2.4) Have a demonstrated ability to inspect course ELEMENTS in accordance with ACCT Challenge Course Standards.*

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(C2.9) Have an understanding of the various course ELEMENTS he/she inspects including the operational procedures.*

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(C2.10) Demonstrate his/her ability to consult with course designers and other professionals.*

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Current Challenge Course Industry Employer*

Job Title*

Job Responsibilites*

Company Mailing Address*

Street Address or PO Box

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Start Date with Employer*

MonthDayYear

Name of Supervisor*

First NameLast Name

Supervisor's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

You can act as an agent of this vendor: QCP Guideline 2.1*

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Previous Employer Name

Name of Previous Supervisor

First NameLast Name

Previous Supervisor's Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Start and End Date

Previous Employer Job Responsibilities

Name of Previous Employer

Previous Employer Supervisor's Name

First NameLast Name

Previous Employer Supervisor's Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Previous Employer Start and End Date

Previous Employer Job Responsibilities

Certification Level Applying For:*

Please attach the following forms before submitting your application. Click this Link for the required forms.

Eye Exam- Must be an official ACCT Form.

Eye exams should be administered by an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, a doctor, a registered nurse, or a certified medical assistant. Exams must be completed within six (6) months prior to application submission.

All applicants must pass an eye exam, with or without corrective lenses, to provide an acuity of 20/30 or more, both for near and far acute. All applicants must take a color perception test. If an applicant is colorblind, this does NOT disqualify the applicant; however, if the applicant is colorblind, a letter from the employer's supervisor must be sent stating that an acknowledgment must be submitted before the test.

Eye Exam*

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Color-blind Letter if Applicable

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Inspector Portfolio Requirements - Please submit the official ACCT Inspector Portfolio

Complete each tab of the Inspector Portfolio to represent lifetime challenge course history. Please note: Eligibility was updated and was put into effect on November 10th, 2021. Please make sure you qualify before you submit your application.

Inspector Portfolio*

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Supervisor Affidavit - Each applicant is required to submit a Supervisor Affidavit. The attestation has been appended to include an Insurance Attestation and must be signed by an authorized representative of the applicant company. Select the appropriate form below:

Supervisor Affidavit - for employees
Self Supervisor Affidavit - for owners/self-supervised

Supervisor Affidavit*

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Before completing the application, the applicant must ensure that all required documents are completed and attached. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed until all documents are present. This may hinder the approval of the application as it relates to meeting the approval deadline.

Check each box to show you agree*

I have read and understand the Applicant Company Insurance Certification portion of the Supervisor Attestation.The portion of the Supervisor Attestation was completed by a representative of Applicant Company who has the knowledge and authority to certify on behalf of the Applicant Company.I understand that if I am certified, and Applicant Company's insurance lapses, expires, or otherwise terminates, or if I am no longer employed by Applicant Company, I and/or Applicant Company shall report to the ACCT Program Manager such changes within 15 days.I understand that ACCT may request proof of a Certificate of Insurance at any time during the life of the certified Inspector’s certificate to validate.

Signature*

Link to Code of Ethics

I have read and agree to comply with the ACCT Code of Ethics in my role as an applicant*

I Agree

I agree to the terms and conditions

Please sign to agree to the terms and conditions. *

I understand that I am applying for and will be billed for the following:

ICE Application Fee ($125) This is included on every applicationLevel 1 In-House ($185)Level 2 In-House ($185)Level 1 Professional ($260)Level 2 Professional ($260)Supervisor Endorsement ($75)Application Late Fee ($150) Late fees will be added from October 18th to the 24th.

*** Please review all your information before continuing to the payment section. The ICE In-House and Professional application fee of $125 are non-refundable; so please refer to the eligibility page to confirm you have the correct experience before you submit the application. Exam fees are also non-refundable. Please contact the Program Manager (heather@acctinfo.org) if you have additional questions. ***

I acknowledge that my application is not considered "submitted" until I have completed the necessary payments.*

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ICE Testing Application for Inspector Certification

Education

Industry Experience

Company Contact Information

Previous Employer

Previous Employer if within the last 5 years

Certification Request and Required Documents

Please attach the following forms before submitting your application. Click this Link for the required forms.

Insurance Acknowledgement

Code of Ethics

Terms and Conditions

Testing Exam Fees