Single Pitch Award Training

This two day course is intended for experienced climbers who wish to introduce groups to climbing on single pitch crags. Its aim is to address the technical skills, judgement and areas of knowledge which will make you a safe leader, and which you will need to practice before returning for a single pitch award assessment course.

Pre-requisites for the training course

The MLTUK strictly requires that all students are registered prior to commencing the course. The Board will not recognise completion of the course by non-registered participants.

Copies of The SPA Handbook are available from the MLTUK. Bring your logbook to the course fully completed with your experience.

Before attending the training course you should have led at least 15 climbs outdoors, where the protection is leader placed.

This practical 2 day training course will cover new skills required to supervise novice groups on single pitch crags.

In addition, personal climbing plays a big part of the course.

A typical single pitch award training course outline will look like this:

Itinerary

day1 single pitch award training course

We spend the day looking at your personal rock climbing skills with emphasis on your technical skills such as lead climbing and belay construction. Access and conservation issues will be part of the day. This day will also include a visit to a indoor wall to cover supervision skills in this popular environment.

day2 single pitch award training course

This day looks at group management skills, new techniques for looking after novices in rock climbing and abseiling activities with access and conservation issues. At the end of the course we conduct a review with a look at your personal action plan and logbooks.

Course Ratio

The ratio of instructors to participants on this course is 1:4.

Course Price

The cost of this single award training pitch is £100 per person please note this course is residential

Enquire about this course by completing our contact form

Equipment

At this level we expect students to have most of their own equipment. However, it is possible to borrow technical gear, outer clothing and rucksacks from our stores if necessary. We will provide all ropes. The following list is a suggestion of what you should bring:

Personal climbing clothing
Rockboots
Harness
Helmet
Climbing rack (or any hardwear you have)
Belay device
Prussik loops

Small first aid kit
Water bottle
Vacuum flask

Walking boots
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers

And a rucksack to put it all in!

Personal toiletries and towel and medication
Informal clothing for leisure wear
Notebook and pens
Small amount of cash
food for the duration of the course

Useful Books

Rock Climbing by Libby Peter (MLTUK official publication)
The Handbook of Climbing by Fyffe and Peters
Complete Guide to Rope Techniques by Nigel Shepherd

Reading magazines is also a good way to keep abreast of current issues in the climbing world. For further information, refer to the BMC - Summit magazine and website

Last Updated (Saturday, 05 February 2011 15:56)