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