Single Pitch Award
This award is for those who wish to supervise a group on single pitch crags and climbing walls. It enables holders to supervise people on single pitch crags and climbing walls. To gain this award you need more than just good personal climbing skills. We will teach you about safe group management, indoors and out, crag etiquette, environmental responsibilities and more. You will learn how to become an effective supervisor, encouraging others to enjoy their climbing safely, whilst also improving some of your own climbing skills.
The scheme is for those who are in a position of responsibility during single pitch rock climbing activities. It is primarily concerned with good practice, leading to the safe and quiet enjoyment of the activity. Completion of a training course alone, without taking an assessment course, is not a qualification in itself, although it may be of considerable benefit to the trainee. It is valid throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland (MLTUK National Guidelines 1995) and is recognised by the Adventure Activity Licensing Authority. Completion of a training course, without taking an assessment course, is not a qualification in itself, although it may be of considerable benefit to the candidate. Visit MLTE to find out more!
Overview
scheme stages
- Pre registration personal climbing experience.
- Registration, joining a mountaineering council and being issued with a logbook. MLT Order Form
- Minimum two day training course
- Consolidation period between training and assessment
- Two day assessment course
- Continuing experience entered in logbook
spa syllabus
SPA Training
The training course is for potential leaders and assumes basic competence as a rock climber with experience of leading climbs. Before attending the training course candidates must have registered with either the MLTE, MLTS, MLTW, have at least 12 months experience of rock climbing and be not less than 18 years of age. All aspects of the syllabus will be covered during the two day training course and then it is up to you to consolidate before assessment.
The training course will have a minimum of four candidates present, and a maximum of eight. The maximum trainer/candidate ratio is 1:4. Larger courses have dual benefits: the varied experience of the candidates enables an individual to have a better chance of seeing how their own skills compare and they also get the opinion of two trainers.
course dates
course cost
£145 non residential (transport and climbing wall entry + all course stickers provided)
SPA Assessment
Before attending the 2 day assessment course, candidates must have attended a Training course, be able to lead Severe grade climbs and hold a valid First Aid Certificate.
course dates
course cost
£145 non residential (transport and climbing wall entry + all course stickers provided)
SPA 1 Day Re Assessment
course overview
These are run by either Dan Robinson or Mike Margeson through Mike’s provider status.
The ratio is normally 1:1 or you could team up with another to reduce the cost.
No matter what you deferred on we can provide the assessment for you.
course dates
Your choice, give us a ring or e-mail
course cost
1:1 £160
1:2 £180
SPA Refresher
course overview
Run by Dan Robinson these can be tailored to your needs, designed for a skills check before your assessment or to brush up on your training course.
course dates
Your choice, give us a ring or e-mail!
course cost
1:1 £160 per day
1:2 £80 each per day
1:3 £65 each per day
1:4 £45 each per day
These courses are run by Dan Robinson and Mike Margeson through Lakeside YMCA. Also, if you have a group of people or a college team wanting a course run for you we can set up a course specifically to you anywhere in the UK.
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