Courses For Qualifications
MLTE “Single Pitch Award”
The Single Pitch Award is a nationally recognised climbing instructor / supervisor award offered by the MLTUK Mountain Leader Training UK. This is the standard for both professional and voluntary sector staff wishing to lead climbing sessions on the following types of climbs:
- Non-tidal crags, with easy access to the top and bottom of the cliff
- Climbs that are described as non-serious and single pitch.
- Crags that are easy to access and not in remote / wilderness settings.
- Indoor and man made climbing walls classified as single pitch or bouldering walls
For previously experienced climbers it involves a two day training course, consolidation period and a two day assessment at a future date. We usually hold the course in the Peak District but it can be run at other locations in the UK. To gain this award you need more than just good personal climbing skills.
Our approved Course Providers will teach you about:
- Safe group management, Indoor and out, crag etiquette, Environmental and access responsibilities.
- How to become an effective supervisor
- Encourage others to enjoy their climbing safely
- Improve your technical ropework skills.
To participate in the scheme, you must:
- Be over 18 years of age with 6-12 months personal rock climbing experience, with 15 climbs completed outdoors.
- Register for the scheme with the BMC and MLTUKAttend a 2 day training course
- Pursue a period of consolidation (Usually 6 - 12 months where you would need to achieve the following; 40 plus logged climbs, climbed in at least 3 different areas of the country, lead climb to at least ’severe’ standard, log 20 days assisting or group work sessions.)
- Obtain a recognised first aid qualification
- Attend a 2 day assessment course.
For more information in on the award http://www.mltuk.org/docs/registration-spa.html
Course Costs per person £110 (not including accomodation or food)
Course dates: Training: 22nd & 23rd March 2008
Training: 5th & 6th April 2008 Assessment: 3rd & 4th May
For information on SPA training and assessments with www.outdoorinstruction.co.uk Email us at info@outdoorinstruction.co.uk or call 07900 927400 or 01433 639242
National Navigation Awards Scheme
This Nationally recognised scheme allows you to gain a structured level of training and competency, with a map and compass. Divided into three levels o skill and training, the scheme allows you to gradually develop from nothing, or if suitably experienced enter at an appropriate level.
Bronze NNAS Award
Aimed at those with little or no experience. Or those wishing to undertake simple countryside strolls, without the getting lost factor! Topics include: Setting a map, handrails, pacing and timing. We will also cover ticking off features and a basic introduction to Compass work.
Silver NNAS Award
Aimed at those who have completed a Bronze Award, or those who feel they are already competent. Be aware, that many folk who feel competent may still gain much from attaining the Bronze Award. This is the recognised level of competency required by awards such as The Basic Expedition Leader. Topics include: Refresher of Bronze syllabus, point-to-point navigation, attack points, aiming off, Naismith’s Rule, route planning and route cards and more advanced compass techniques
Gold NNAS Award
Aimed at those who have already completed previous awards and those who already possess a high level of skill. This is the recognised level of competency required by awards such as Summer Mountain Leader. Topics include: Consolidation of previous skills, micro and macro navigation, sole use of contour features, worst case navigation.
Basic Expedition Leader
This award, formerly known as the BELA, is administered by Sports Leaders UK, a branch of CCPR. It is aimed at those working with Youth groups or similar, who wish to be involved with day journeys on foot and backpacking expeditions. The award is seen as the benchmark for work with groups such as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The BEL, allows you to lead and instruct groups in low-level rural terrain. It has a great emphasis upon learning and developing leading and instructional skills, as well as the usual camping and navigation. As such it is quite a special award and is often used as a springboard towards MLTUK awards such as Summer Mountain Leader. During this course, candidates should also acquire the National Navigation Awards Scheme: Silver Award. The award consists of 90 hours tuition plus 30 hours consolidation, and is open to anyone over 18 years of age. Candidates should preferably have some previous experience of walking and camping.