The Mountain Training Single Pitch Award trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to supervise climbers on single pitch crags and climbing walls. Common activities undertaken by an Single Pitch Award holder will be roped climbing and bouldering. This award does not include the skills and techniques required to teach lead climbing but has been designed to maintain high standards of supervision so that people can enjoy safe sessions in this increasingly popular sport.
The 2-day programme will combine indoor and outdoor climbing sessions and include:
- Equipment
- Belaying and anchor selection
- Abseiling
- Personal climbing skills
- Etiquette
- Access and environmental issues
- Group management
For further information on the Single Pitch Award scheme visit the Mountain Training website and download the award information.
Pre-course requirements set by Mountain Training include:
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Minimum of 12 months rock climbing experience.
- Have led at least 15 outdoor routes of any grade on single pitch crags using leader-placed protection.
- Have an interest in supervising novice climbing groups.
- You are a member of the BMC and you have registered on to the Single Pitch Award through the Mountain Training website.
Accommodation and Catering
Our courses are non-residential however, If you require accommodation during the course it may be available onsite (at an additional charge)- please phone to enquire. If accommodation is not available here we will give you details of alternatives available in the area upon request.
We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the course but meals are not provided – you will need to bring your own packed lunch each day.
Further Information
For written directions see our contact us page or use our grid reference: SK196 710 or our Longitude and Latitude numbers of 53.235849,-1.7080847.
Full course details including a programme and kit list will be sent to applicants by email before the course. For further details please get in touch with us.
You can read our course booking terms and conditions here.
