MOUNT AIN TRAINING
Walking qualifications
Lowland Leader Designed for people who wish to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside, woodland and along coastal paths. It is ideal for those involved in delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, youth organisations and healthy walking schemes. Tony Lucas, Duke of Edinburgh
Award Manager at Kimbolton School, said: “I have seen with pride the enhanced outdoor experience that the students have gained from working with Lowland Leader qualified staff.”
Hill and Moorland Leader
Ideal for walkers who want to learn the skills required for effective group leadership in the UK’s hill and moorland areas such as Dartmoor, the Peak District and Brecon Beacons.
Emma Daly, Mountain Leader, commented: “The award has given me great confidence and seeing people really push through with a mountain climb has been really satisfying.”
Mountain Leader The original mountain leadership qualification, this one covers looking after others on day walks and multi- day expeditions in the UK’s mountain regions.
Winter Mountain Leader
Leading groups of walkers in winter conditions requires an extended set of skills. This qualification is all about looking after others on snow and ice when crampons and an ice axe are required. The Mountain Leader qualification is a prerequisite.
International Mountain Leader
Builds on the skills learnt as a Mountain Leader (which is a prerequisite) and includes additional skills required to lead on varied terrain outside the UK. Opportunities for International Mountain Leaders reach far and wide, from the Tour du Mont Blanc and the Inca Trail to Everest Base Camp and the jungles of Borneo.
THE RAPID RUNDOWN T MOUNTAIN
In the UK, qualifications for leading and coaching others in the hills, mountains, crags and indoor walls are awarded by Mountain Training. The qualifications they offer, which range from Lowland Leader to Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, all enable people to support others in developing skills. Some people choose to gain a qualification to further their career as a professional instructor, while for many others it supports their volunteer roles with youth organisations, charities, schools or clubs. Mountain Training’s offering has evolved to meet the changing needs of the sector and there are currently 14 qualifications. They have also developed two skills schemes aimed at new and developing rock climbers and hill walkers, which are all about learning the skills required to enjoy these activities independently.
James Hage, Indoor Climbing Assistant, commented: “I
was fairly new to climbing, having only supported Scouting as a belayer. Working towards and gaining the Indoor Climbing Assistant qualification gave me a great foundation in the sport as well as the confidence to support an instructor with a group, something which I am doing more regularly now.” Courses for all the schemes are delivered by approved providers across the UK who set the price for each course based on what’s included: accommodation, kit hire, food, and so on. To help you get a broad understanding of them all, we’ve created a short summary of each scheme:
Skills Rock Skills
Four courses are available depending on previous experience: • Introduction • Intermediate
• Learn to Lead Sport Climbs • Learn to Lead Trad Climbs
Hill & Mountain Skills Two courses available: • Hill Skills – this covers walking in areas where steep/rocky ground is easily avoided.
• Mountain Skills – courses take place in mountain areas such as the Scottish Highlands, Snowdonia and the Lake District.
RAINING AWARD SCHEMES
The condensed version of everything you ever wanted to know about becoming a mountain instructor.
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