Introduction

The "A" CoP is the first level in the Certificate of Proficiency recognized internationally.

The holder of a Class A Certificate of Proficiency may:

• Participate in 2-way 1:1 horizontal relative work with a B CoP holder or higher.
• Participate in 2-way 1:1 horizontal relative work with another A CoP Holder (with both A CoP holders having completed the Group FS endorsement (including the Track), coached by a Coach 2. Both must demonstrate safe separation and approaches and have Coach 2 or DZSO approval).
• Participate in 3-way horizontal relative work provided all participants have received the Group FS endorsement (including the Track) and at least one participant is a certified coach. All jumpers must have Coach 2 or DZSO approval.
• Participate in intentional night and water jumps, once briefed and signed off by an SSE as per section 3.16 and 3.17.
• Verify by signature, CSPA # and CoP #, witnessed jumps by other certified skydivers

Note: Prior to participating in 2-way formation skydiving the individual must be in possession of the A CoP.

 

Prerequisites

TASK	SIGNING OFFICER
Freefall Proficiency
Performed in freefall, a back-loop, front-loop and barrel roll on the same jump.	C1, CDC
Performed the 5 jumps required for completion of the 2-way FS endorsement	C2
Sport Canopy Endorsement A
Sport Canopy Ground briefing	C2, C3-CP
Completed 10 self-guided, stand-up, safe, accuracy landings to within 30m of the target	C1, CDC
Conduct the “sweet spot” drill (above 2000 ft.)	C2, C3-CP
Demonstrate a 180º flat turn in both directions (above 2000 ft.)	C1, C3-CP
Demonstrate a 360º front riser turn (above 2000 ft.)	C1, CDC
Demonstrate a 360º rear riser turn (above 2000 ft.)	C1, CDC
Demonstrate a canopy stall and recovery with toggles (above 2000 ft.)	C2, C3-CP
Demonstrate a rear riser flare (above 2000 ft.)	C2, C3-CP
Demonstrate a canopy stall and recovery with rear risers (above 2000 ft.)	C2, C3-CP
Demonstrate harness turns of more than 90 degrees	C2, C3-CP
Demonstrate a crosswind landing in winds greater than 7mph	C2, C3-CP
Demonstrate a landing in no wind conditions	C2, C3-CP
Demonstrate low turn recovery (above 2000 ft.)	C2, C3-CP
Technical Knowledge
Completed the Emergency Procedures Review A endorsement	JM, C2, SSI
Completed the Main Packing endorsement	RA, JM, SSI, C2
Achieved a pass mark of a least 80% (and corrected to 100%) on a written exam administered by a CSPA SSE	SSE
Other Requirements
Completed 25 jumps and accumulated 10 min FF time	SSE

Evaluations

The evaluations for this CoP are completed by the Signing Officer listed for the appropriate task. These requirements must be witnessed and signed in the logbook by the Coach/Instructor who has the proper rating. During processing of the application, the logbook entries are reviewed with special attention being paid to the specific practical qualifications for this certificate.

Practical Skills

All practical skills for this certificate must be achieved prior to writing the "A" CoP exam.

Endorsements

The endorsements required for this certificate are:

• 2-Way FS
• Sport Canopy "A"
• Main Packing
• Emergency Procedures Review "A"

These endorsements will be tested by either written testing, verbal questioning and/or practical testing, or a combination of these.

All endorsements for this certificate must be obtained prior to writing the "A" CoP exam.

If your log book does not have an endorsement card, you can obtain one here.

Technical Knowledge

The technical knowledge evaluated for this CoP is done during the written examination. Please check the study guide for this CoP to help with exam preparation.