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5. 4. Tunnel crawl

4. Tunnel crawl

Test Focus

Claustrophobia (fear of being in narrow or confined spaces); coordination; ability to operate in dark confined spaces.

Description

With a frosted face mask fitted, you are required to crawl through a tunnel, approximately 15m in length, and exit the tunnel at the end.  The face mask will then be removed for 10 seconds, replaced, then you must re-enter the tunnel and crawl in the opposite direction, back to the starting position.

Pass Criteria

You must be able to complete both circuits of the tunnel in the direction stipulated.  You must move at a consistent and safe pace, always in a forward direction and not remove the face mask throughout the crawl unless told to do so.

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