1. Who we are (emphasis on the 'International' nature of the Association)2. The association's dealing with ISO and the on going conversation towards that3. The Association's relations with regulators and foreign governments and other associations that recognises out certification and accreditation4. The certification programs available5. The resources that are available6. Emphasis on the fact that we are a Trade Association - looking out for the businesses of the members and helping them to expand or improve their businesses7. The Annual Conference and what the members can get out of attendance
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What Is ACCT?
ACCT International is the world’s leading advocate, educator and standards developer for the Challenge Course industry. Our diverse global membership is comprised of individuals, businesses and other stakeholders.
What does ACCT do?
ACCT and its members engage in government relations, address regulatory issues, and help develop and promote best practices and standards. We work in collaboration with relevant bodies within ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) to help create standards for designers/builders, inspectors and operators of challenge courses.
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We offer certification for individuals who conduct course inspections, and accreditation for vendors who provide design, build, inspection and operational training services that meet or exceed ACCT standards. ACCT has also implemented Operation Accreditation, an industry-wide program to acknowledge operators' adherence to ANSI/ACCT Standards.
We also engage in regular outreach to our membership and industry, keeping them abreast of news and developments related to challenge course operations, and offer an annual international conference with more than 100 professional development workshops each year.
Who can become a member?
ACCT has several different classes of membership. ACCREDITED VENDOR MEMBERS are companies who are accredited by ACCT once having proven the highest levels of experience and expertise in design, build, training and inspections. An additional BUSINESS TO BUSINESS (B2B) category includes companies that provide equipment and other services to the industry. BUSINESS TO CLIENT (B2C) MEMBERS include both commercial and non-profit organizations such as camps and colleges that operate challenge courses. INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDER members provide adjunct services. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS include people with any interest in the industry.
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