Hill and Moorland Leader Assessment

Overview

The Hill and Moorland Leader assessment takes place over three days and follows the official syllabus. The course is primarily practical, with one evening session that may include night navigation. Candidates are strongly encouraged to prepare thoroughly and familiarise themselves with the full syllabus and award requirements. A formal review and individual feedback will be provided on the final afternoon.

Prerequisites

Mountain Training strictly requires that all candidates are registered prior to commencing the course. Mountain Training will not recognise completion of the course by non-registered participants. Copies of the guidance notes are available from Mountain Training.

Your DLOG should clearly detail your past walking experience. It is an integral part of the assessment and should be fully completed including:

• Record of Hill and Moorland or Mountain Leader

training course or evidence of exemption.

• Experience since training, with at least 40 days walking in the appropriate terrain (see syllabus).

• Check that your first aid certificate is current and acceptable to Mountain Training.

You will also be required to complete a Home Theory Paper, which must be returned to the Centre before the course begins. This will be sent to you approximately one month in advance.

For registration or syllabus queries, contact:

Mountain Training UK
Siabod Cottage, Capel Curig, Conwy LL24 0ET
- 01690 720272
- www.mountain-training.org

Course Content

The programme will include assessment in all aspects of the Hill and Moorland Leader syllabus. This involves a level of risk above that found in normal instructed courses. Candidates should be aware of and prepared for this. The programme may be revised at short notice to take account of weather and other considerations. A detailed programme will be sent to you one month before the course.

All our staff are dedicated mountaineers and hillwalkers with a great depth of knowledge of the areas we use and will be keen to pass on their knowledge to you.

Start and Finish Times

Day 1. 0900 to 2100

D ay 2. 0900 to 1900

Day 3. 0900 to 1700

What to Bring

Assessment candidates are expected to provide all their own equipment. You should bring all normal clothing and footwear suited to operating in Hill & Moorland terrain. You will be asked to demonstrate what you need to carry as a Hill & Moorland Group Leader.

• First Aid Certificate
• You will need the following maps, either laminated or in a waterproof case:
• 1:25,000 White Peak (OL24)
• 1:25,000 Dark Peak (OL1)
• 1:50,000 Sheffield and Huddersfield (110)

Recommended Reading

• Hillwalking by Steve Long (Mountain Training official publication)
• Mountain Navigation by Peter Cliff
• Looking at Weather by Ingrid Holfard
• Mountain Weather by Pedgley
• Weather for Hillwalkers & Climbers by M Thomas
• www.mountain-training.org – website of Mountain Training
• Hill and Moorland Leader candidate handbook
• Frequently asked questions

Reading relevant magazines is also a good way to keep abreast of current issues.

Health and Fitness

Please inform the Centre of any medical conditions or medications we should be aware of. Mountain Training courses are both physically and mentally demanding. If you have any concerns about your fitness, please contact us in advance.

Insurance

Please note that the course fee does not include insurance against cancellation, personal injury, loss or damage, which is not caused by negligence on the part of Derbyshire County Council or its employees, agents or subcontractors. This should be arranged by yourselves.

Emergency Contact

At the start of the course, please ensure the Centre has your up-to-date emergency contact details. In case of emergency, contact can be made via:

• 01298 23260
• whitehall.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk

Conditions of Booking

1. I understand that participation involves elements of risk
2. I agree to participate at my own risk, to participate within my limits and take responsibility for my own actions.
3. I understand that if I do not wish to participate in any elements of the course then I will inform the course leader.
4. I agree to abide by any safety requirements.
5. I understand that in the event of accident, loss or damage, Derbyshire County Council will only accept liability where the accident, loss or damage is caused by the negligence of the County Council, its employees, agents or subcontractors.
6. I understand that participants are NOT insured by Derbyshire County Council against cancellation, personal injury, loss or damage that is not caused by negligence on the part of Derbyshire County Council or its employees, agents or subcontractors.
7. I understand that personal accident, loss or damage and cancellation insurance must be arranged by myself.
8. I consent that the personal data on this consent form will be kept by White Hall Centre for insurance purposes in line with the General Data Protection Regulations, White Hall’s Privacy Policy, Retention Schedule and the Limitations Act (1980) for 7 years. In the event of a ‘serious accident’ for 25 years from the birth date of the individual.
9. I authorise the Centre Manager or their representative to consent to any medical treatment, which a medical practitioner deems necessary.
10. I understand the Centre reserves the right to cancel any course, which is under subscribed. In the unlikely event of this occurring alternative arrangements will be offered or fees refunded.
11. I understand that in the event of me having to cancel my place on this course the following criteria will apply:

- Within 1 month of the course date - full payment will still be payable

- Over 1 month of the course date - 25% will be payable. Please note that the Eventbrite Fee is non-refundable.