Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment 2 and 3 September

The assessment takes place over 2 days and follows the Rock Climbing Instructor Award syllabus. This is mainly a practical assessment with some theory session in the evening. Candidates are advised to prepare fully and refer to the 'Rock Climbing Instructor Handbook' so they can gain most benefit from the course. A formal review and individual results are given on the final afternoon.

Pre-requisites

Assessment pays a lot of attention to the log book (DLOG) and cannot be made without a suitably informative record of your past experience.

The logbook (DLOG) should be fully completed including:

• Record of training course or evidence of exemption.

• Up to date record of experience since training, including:

• A minimum 40 traditional lead climbs outdoors, 20 of which are Severe grade or above.

• A minimum of 10 Sport climb leads on bolt protected sport climbs.

• Competent in the use of climbing walls and of logged 30 indoor leads of F4 or above.

• A minimum of 20 assisted supervising sessions with 10 being indoors and 10 outdoors. 5 of which need to have reflective comments on DLOG.

• Attended a face to face 2 day first aid course.

You will be required to complete a ‘Home Theory Paper’ and return it to the Centre prior to the course. This will be sent to you one month before the course.

You will also be expected to make a five minute presentation on an assessment related topic.

You will be notified of your topic when we send you the ‘Home Theory Paper’.

Mountain Training may be contacted at the following address for registration and syllabus enquiries: www.mountain-training.org .

What to bring

• Assessment candidates are expected to provide all their own equipment, except for ropes

• You should bring normal clothing and equipment suited to climbing on British crags in all weathers

• Ensure your DLOG is complete with the prerequisites met

• The Rock Climbing Instructor Award Handbook

• First Aid Certificate

Recommended reading list

• Rock Climbing by Libby Peter (MT official publication)

• The Handbook of Climbing by Fyffe and Peters

• Complete Guide to Rope Techniques by Nigel Shepherd

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

Course Times

Day 1 9.00am – 6.00pm

Day 2 9.00am – 5.00pm

Course content

The programme will include assessment in all aspects of the Rock Climbing Instructor Award syllabus. Please note that the nature of an assessment means that candidates judgement will be tested. 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.

All our staff are dedicated climbers and instructors with a great depth of knowledge of the local crags and will be keen to pass on their knowledge to you.

Health and Fitness

Please inform the Centre of any medical condition or medication that we should be aware of. Rock Climbing Instructor 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 you.

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.

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.