This online course is available to those who've already attended a Module 2, 2F or 2C day course and is suitable for both new and experienced teachers. It takes about two hours to complete, and whilst it can't possibly cover everything in the day course in detail, there's plenty of reminders of the key points and skills.
When enrolling we'll run a quick check, so you might have to wait a little while for the enrolment process to complete - you will be notified by email when it is.
- Rope care and maintenance
- How and where ropes fail
- How to diagnose and fix them before they fail
- Splicing ropes to repair them
- Which splice to use in each situation
A set of challenges to explore the world of virtual bell ringing.
Description
Pre-requisites
You should be physically able to access areas of your tower and belfry. Before undertaking any work in the tower, it's important to have completed a risk assessment which has been approved by your PCC.
Outcomes
You will have learned how to safely work in the tower, undertake a risk assessment, check your belfry for any obvious issues and perform basic maintenance tasks such as replacing a stay.
A Module 1 refresher course for all ringing teachers. It's suitable for both new and experienced teachers - after all, it's been a long time since we've taught anyone to handle a bell and it's easy to forget some of the finer details. This refresher takes about one and a half hours to complete, and whilst it can't possibly cover everything in the day course in detail, there's plenty of reminders of the key points and skills.
This online course is only available to those who've already attended a Module 1 (bell handling day course). When enrolling we'll run a quick check, so you might have to wait a little while for the enrolment process to complete - you will be notified by email when it is.