Dorset is one of the finest climbing destinations in the South East. The Limestone cliffs of the Swanage coast stretch for some 3 miles and offer a bewildering array of climbing routes. Coastal scenery and routes are spectacular and with some of the driest and warmest climates in the UK.

Before you book onto a Rock Climbing Instructor training course, make sure you have done the following:

You must be registered on the scheme.

You must have an up to date logbook (preferably DLOG) with evidence of the following:

15 led routes which must be graded rock climbs with traditional protection.
15 led routes at a climbing wall.
5 led routes which must be outdoor bolt-protected sport climbs.

Scope of the scheme

A qualification holder can operate on:

Single pitch trad and sport crags

Indoor and outdoor bouldering venues

Climbing walls & towers

A single pitch venue is:

Described as single pitch in a guidebook

Allows climbers to be lowered to the ground

Non-tidal and has little objective danger

Presents no difficulties on approach or retreat, such as route finding, scrambling or navigating

The scheme does not cover:

General mountaineering

Multi-pitch rock climbing

Teaching lead climbing skills

Access to tidal sea cliffs or any other location where retreat is not easily possible

REGISTRATION

Candidate Registration Requirements

Be 18 years old

Be an experienced indoor and outdoor rock climber.

Have a genuine interest in climbing and the supervision of groups.

Be a member of a mountaineering council (British Mountaineering Council, Mountaineering Ireland, Mountaineering Scotland)

TRAINING COURSE

Candidate Requirements:

Led at least 15 graded rock climbs with traditional protection.

Led at least 15 climbing wall routes.

Led at least 5 outdoor bolt protected sport climbs.

Minimum Course Duration

24 hours.

Delivered in a 3 day programme. Courses can be split into 3 individual days (maximum) if delivered within a 3 month period. 8 hours must be spent in a climbing wall.

If all candidates are Climbing Wall Instructor/Climbing Wall Award trained (not necessarily assessed) providers can deliver a 2 day Rock Climbing Instructor training course.

Further details here:

https://www.mountain-training.org/england/scheme-information/rock-climbing-instructor-info

Rock Climbing Instructor Training