About this Event
If you love being in the hills and would like to share your enthusiasm and expertise with others by leading walking groups then this course is for you.
This six day course is intended for experienced hill walkers who wish to become leaders in the British mountains.
The course will address technical skill, judgement and areas of knowledge which will make you a safe leader.
PRE-REQUISITES AND REGISTRATION
Mountain Training requires that all students are registered with them prior to commencing the course.
Registration, course guidance notes and other resources are available from Mountain Training.
TRAINING
Mountain Leader training lasts for six days, including a two day expedition with an overnight camp, and will cover:
The Mountain Leader syllabus
What to expect at assessment
Feedback and areas to focus on prior to assessment
SYLLABUS
Leader responsibilities
Leadership and decision making
Planning and weather
Hazards and emergency procedures
Equipment
Walking skills
Navigation
Expedition
Teaching and learning skills
Access, conservation and the environment
Background knowledge
CONSOLIDATION
After completing a training course, use the feedback from your course director and the skills checklist (download below) to identify syllabus areas you need to practise.
ASSESSMENT
The Mountain Leader assessment is five days long, including a three day expedition with two overnight camps.
You will be assessed against the syllabus competencies in the candidate handbook.
At the end of the assessment you will receive one of three results:
Pass
Defer (requires a partial reassessment)
Fail (requires a full reassessment)
Event venue & nearby stays
Lake District National Park, Great Langdale National Trust Campsite, Near Ambleside, United Kingdom
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