Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Mountain Skills (Ireland + NI)

Course

Mountain Skills Assessment

Type

Assessment

Award Description

This scheme is delivered on the island of Ireland ONLY. The Mountain Skills (MS) training course provides a general introduction to hillwalking in Ireland and the fundamentals of mountain navigation. Offering a solid foundation for gaining personal mountaineering proficiency, Mountain Skills training teaches the necessary skills in mountain safety, day and night navigation techniques, knowledge of hazards, and personal equipment, so that a person finishing the course may be in a position to safely, and competently, take to the hills. Mountain Skills training and assessment also provide foundation training for those who wish to progress to further leadership qualifications, such as the Mountain Leader (ML). Mountain Skills courses are available throughout Ireland. 

The purpose of the Mountain Skills Assessment is to ensure that the candidate has a good practical understanding of navigational techniques and other mountain skills (as outlined in the syllabus). The assessment is run over two days and will included both practical and written elements. Accommodation is not included in the course fee.

Prior to booking on to a Mountain Skills Assessment candidates must have met all assessment prerequisites:

• Hold a valid first aid qualification. This must involve at least 16 hours of instruction and include an element of assessment.
• Have logged a minimum of 14 walks since completing MS 1 & 2. At least four of these walks should be within two months of the Mountain Skills Assessment.
• Candidates who have not complete MS 1 & 2 are required to log 28 days

Start

01/04/2025

End

02/04/2025

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

8

Bookings

4

Venue

Mournes

Town

Newcastle

County

Newry, Mourne and Down

Postcode

BT33 0QB

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.18172

Longitude

-5.97656

Name

Jonathan Parr

Phone

00447773196943

Website

Email