Scheme Details

Awarding Body
Mountain Training
Scheme
Rock Climbing Instructor
Course
Assessment
Type
Assessment

Award Description

This qualification trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to supervise climbers on single pitch crags and climbing walls. Common activities undertaken by Rock Climbing Instructor will be roped climbing and bouldering. This scheme does not include the skills and techniques required to teach lead climbing.

About

Course Overview 


The course is two days long and will take place over a weekend. This is an assessment course, please note that successful completion of a training course is a prerequisit for assessment. Full details about the scheme can be found in the Rock Climbing Instructor Handbook on the Mountain Training Website.


At the end of the course, the Course Director will update your Mountain Training profile
to confirm your outcome. 


The course offers a residential (including full catering and indoor accommodation) or
non-residential options.

Booking this course


Before you book, you will need to have an account with Mountain Training, be registered for the Rock Climbing Instructor scheme, successfully complete a training course and confirm you meet all other prerequisites. 

After registering, please book online at https://yr-hafod.org.uk

Discounts for Scout Association Members


Members of The Scout Association are eligible for a discounted price of £215:00 (residential) or £185:00 (non-residential).

Get in Touch


For more information or to book a place, please email courses@yr-hafod.org.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Example Programme


The exact course content and detailed programme is governed by Mountain Training
and the Course Director. The course assesses  all sections of the syllabus, a typical
programme might include:

  • Planning your day out and picking a suitable venue
    • Staying safe – what clothing/equipment to take and weather considerations
    • Use of equipment
    • Advanced set up skills (top roping/abseiling)
    • Rock climbing skills
    • Identifying rock features
    • Risk assessment before and during the day
  • Part of one day will take place at a climbing wall with the rest of the time taking place on natural rock.


The syllabus can be found in the Rock Climbing Instructor handbook.

 

 

 

Where And When

Start
04/07/2026 08:30
End
05/07/2026 17:00
Total Days
2
Maximum Bookings
8
Venue
Yr-Hafod
Town
Nant Ffrancon
County
Gwynedd
Postcode
LL57 3LZ
Country
United Kingdom
Location
53.12328,-4.02048

Provider

Name
Scout Adventures Yr Hafod
Phone
0845 519 6114
Website
Booking/Details
Email

Booking

  • Non Residential - Scout Members

    £185.00
  • Residential - Scout Members

    £215.00
  • Non Residential - Non Scout

    £210.00
  • Residential - Non Scout

    £240.00

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