Mountaineering Instructor Award

Syllabus

Personal Mountaineering       

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

·          competent, safe and assured leading of multi-pitch rock climbs of 17 standard

·          care for and leadership of a party scrambling on rocky terrain including the use of short rope techniques

·          safe control of a party in descent and retreat from a rock climb or steep broken ground

·          knowledge and use of a wide range of mountaineering and rock climbing equipment

·          a suitable choice of route, given the ability of a party, weather and conditions

·          an ability to navigate with speed and efficiency in all conditions.

Mountain Instruction

Candidates must be able to:

·          structure, organise, lead and perform instruction in a variety of mountain-related activities for participants who range from novice to committed hill walker and rock climber

·          present a lecture to one's peers on a mountain-related topic, promoting and inspiring discussion

·          present a mountain lecture to a large audience of mixed background and experience, the intention being to educate, enthuse and entertain

·          instruct all aspects of navigation.

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Rock Climbing Instruction

Candidates must be able to:

·          prepare and organise a day's rock climbing instruction for a large group on a single pitch crag, including: climbing, bouldering, top-roping, abseiling and lowering

·          assess the ability of a group and give a safe, enjoyable and educational day

·          instruct and coach committed rock climbers on multi-pitch climbs, teaching rock climbing skills, advanced rope work, and leading.

Improvised Rescue

Candidates must be able to:

·          perform a variety of improvised rescue techniques using normal climbing equipment, including lowering, hoisting, abseiling, prussiking and escaping from the system

·          assess a crag problem and determine the most efficient and effective solution.

Mountain Rescue

Candidates must be able to:

·          use and have knowledge of mountain rescue equipment for general crag rescue situations

·          assess an accident scene, and implement appropriate action

·          perform and have knowledge of a variety of lowers including vertical and horizontal cableways, according to the terrain

and if necessary:

·          handle a casualty and oversee the safe movement and security of the rescue team.

Assessment of risk and its application

Candidates must be:

·          aware of the responsibilities of the mountain instructor to the Mountaineering Development and Training Programme, employer and society

·          able to evaluate the needs and requirements of the individual and the party and to obtain a suitable level of adventure, risk and safety.

Accreditation Scheme

Candidates must be:

·          able to demonstrate an ability to instruct and supervise the elements of the Mountain Walking Instructor Certificate, Rock Climbing Instructor Scheme and all other training and assessment levels

·          aware of the standards required for the assessment of the above

·          awards and knowledgeable on suitable methods of assessment

·          knowledgeable on the philosophy, structure and organisation of the above awards

·          aware of the nature and form of mountain training and its potential future development.

Mountain Environment

Candidates must be:

·          knowledgeable on the mountain environment, including: geology, natural history, flora and fauna

·          knowledgeable on the multiple use of mountain areas and the necessity for the conservation and protection of land against human pressures

·          aware of the problems relating to access to mountainous country, and our impact upon it

·          able to enthuse and educate others in the above topics.

Development of Mountaineering

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

·          knowledge of mountaineering and rock climbing history

·          knowledge of a wide range of mountain literature including instructional books, guide books and biographical elements

·          knowledge of the structure of clubs and mountaineering organisations.

Personal Winter Mountaineering

Candidates must be able to:

·          demonstrate competent safe and assured leadership on snow and ice

·          control a party in descent on snow and ice or steep and broken ground

·          demonstrate care of and leadership for a party on difficult terrain, including the use of short rope techniques

·          demonstrate an ability to select a suitable route or climb, given the ability of the party, weather, and conditions

and have:

·          an understanding of winter campcraft and use of alternative emergency methods

Winter Mountaineering Instruction

Candidates must be able to:

·          structure, organise and perform, aspects of basic winter mountaineering

·          provide an enjoyable, safe and instructive experience for novice climbers on snow and ice

and demonstrate an:

·          ability to instruct the use of standard equipment such as, ice axe, crampons and basic belay techniques

·          ability to instruct the essential skill of winter navigation.