⚡ Tower & communications safety

Climber certification built for professionals

Rigorous in-person training, rescue techniques, and full compliance — delivered at major hubs across the United States. Two complete packages for climbers and certified trainers.

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📍 NATIONAL TRAINING CENTERS
🗽 New York, NY
🏙️ Chicago, IL
☀️ Los Angeles, CA
🏝️ Miami, FL
🏛️ Washington, D.C.
⛰️ Seattle, WA
On‑site training also available at your facility nationwide. Group bookings for 5+ crew members.
About us
Delivering trusted tower training since 2012
Summit Academy combines veteran instructors, dedicated campus venues, and a proven safety-first record to prepare climbers, rescue teams, and training supervisors.

Since 2012, our premium training experience has been built on secure industrial campuses, certified instructors, and measurable crew readiness.

12+ yearsOperating national training hubs
8,000+Tower climbers certified
50+Rescue and field instructors
Dedicated tower rigs, rescue platforms, and classrooms
Custom crew programs for carriers and contractors
Instructor-led sessions available in English, Spanish, and Russian
All training follows ANSI, OSHA and industry best practices
Avery Norton
Lead Training Director
Morgan Lee
Rescue Specialist
Jordan Cruz
Operations Manager
Certification tracks
Choose your path
Industry‑recognized credentials. Both packages include hands‑on tower training and all mandatory safety courses.
📘 FIELD CLIMBER
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Authorized Climber
For new climbers (<90 days field experience) — complete 3‑day in‑person climbing/rescue school + essential online modules.
Authorized Climber Certification Badge
$1,203
Full certification bundle · 24 months validity

IN-PERSON CORE (3 DAYS)

Authorized Climber / Rescuer
1 day classroom + 2 days practical tower · equipment inspection, fall arrest, self-rescue & companion rescue

ONLINE COURSES (included)

  • ✓ Bloodborne Pathogens
  • ✓ First Aid / CPR Blended (AHA)
  • ✓ Capstan Hoist Operations
  • ✓ OSHA 10-Hour Construction (DOL card)
  • ✓ OSHA 30-Hour Construction
  • ✓ HAZCOM – Hazard Communication
🎓 TRAIN THE TRAINER · EXECUTIVE
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Competent Climber + Trainer
For experienced climbers (5+ years) to become certified in‑house trainers. Includes company certification portal + full advanced library.
Train the Trainer Certification Badge
$3,523
Complete authority package · trainer materials + portal

IN-PERSON SPECIALIST (2 DAYS)

Competent Climber / Rescuer (Train the Trainer)
Advanced rigging, rescue management, fall protection systems, train-the-trainer methodology

ONLINE COURSES (full access)

  • ✓ Bloodborne Pathogens + CPR/First Aid
  • ✓ Capstan Hoist (advanced)
  • ✓ OSHA 10 & 30-Hour Construction
  • ✓ HAZCOM + hazard recognition
🏢 Company management portal — track team certifications, renewal alerts.
What you master
Core competencies
Every certification covers technical rescue, fall protection, OSHA compliance, and practical tower skills.
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Tower rescue & fall protection

Self-rescue, pickoff techniques, 100% tie-off, anchor systems.

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Capstan hoist & rigging

Safe operation, load limits, equipment inspection.

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OSHA & HAZCOM core

OSHA 10/30, hazard communication, First Aid/CPR.

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Trainer portal & compliance

Exclusive for trainer package: certification management.

In‑person facilities
Where we train
Hands-on tower simulations & classroom instruction at major metro hubs.
🗽 Brooklyn Navy Yard Training Campus · 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
🏙️ Englewood Industrial Campus · 625 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60621
☀️ South LA Tower Training Campus · 936 E 36th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011
🏝️ Miami Airport West Campus · 7500 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33166
🏛️ Anacostia Riverfront Campus · 2700 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
🏔️ SODO Training Campus · 3107 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
🏗️ Group training available at all locations — contact us to schedule.
Trusted by industry
Standards. Experience. Multilingual.
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ANSI Z359 / NATE CRTS

Compliant curriculum recognized by major carriers.

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English, Spanish, Russian

Instructor-led training available in English, Spanish, and Russian.

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Trainer portal included

Exclusive for Competent Climber+Trainer package.

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24‑month certification

Industry standard with renewal support.

Get started

Enroll in training

Choose your city, enter your name and phone number, and select the package you want. We’ll send the registration request through WhatsApp and confirm your booking.

Schedule: Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

📍 Major hubs: NYC · Chicago · Los Angeles · Miami · Washington D.C. · Seattle — monthly training cohorts.