Hill and Moorland Leader Training

Summary

This three day course is intended for experienced walkers who wish to become leaders in the British lowlands and moorland. Its aim is to address the technical skills, judgment and areas of knowledge which will make you a competent leader. You will need to practice these skills and gain further experience before returning for assessment.

Prerequisites

All candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old. Mountain Training 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 guidance notes are available from Mountain Training. Bring your logbook to the course fully completed with your experience. You will benefit most from the course if you are fit and have experience of using a map and compass in the mountain environment.

Mountain Training may be contacted at the following address for registration and syllabus enquiries:

Mountain Training UKSiabod CottageCapel CurigConwy LL24 0ET

Telephone: 01690 720272

Website: www.mountain-training.org

Course Content

The Mountain Training syllabus for the course is closely followed including evening sessions where more theoretical aspects of the syllabus will be covered. In particular we will look at the practical skills and techniques required when leading and supervising groups in open country, concentrating on areas that the board feels it is difficult for candidates to learn on their own. 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 1900

D ay 2. 0900 to 2100

D ay 3. 0900 to 1700

Equipment Required

• Personal walking clothing
• Waterproof top and bottoms
• Hat and gloves
• Day rucksack with liner
• Small first aid kit
• Water bottle
• Vacuum flask
• Walking boots
• Gaiters
• Notebook and pens
• Head torch and batteries
• Compass
• You will need the following maps, either laminated or in a waterproof case:

1:25,000 White Peak

1:25,000 Dark Peak

1:50,000 Landranger - Peak District

• Hill & Moorland Leader Logbook, up to date
• The Hill & Moorland Leader Award Handbook

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

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

Health and Fitness

Please inform the Centre of any medical condition or medication that we should be aware of. Mountain Leader courses are physically and mentally demanding. If you are uncertain of your fitness please discuss this with us.

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

Please ensure that at the start of the course the Centre has up to date contact details. In case of emergency, contact with course members may be made through the office (01298 23260) or on the payphone 01298 23893.

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.