Climbing Wall Award (CWA)

The Climbing Wall Award is specifically designed for supervisors responsible for groups at indoor and outdoor climbing walls.

Our 2-day course includes the optional top-roping and abseil module for supervisors who want to run group abseiling sessions. The award covers techniques such as group supervision, equipment suitability, safety and coaching movement skills.

For more details or to book a course please contact us on 0845 450 8222 or email info@beaconclimbing.com

When

The scheme comprises of a 2 day training course, a period of consolidation followed by a 1 day assessment. The Abseil Module is included in the main training and assessment courses.

Day 1: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Evening session 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

Day 2: 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Climbing Wall Award Training

Thursday 13th & Friday 14th October 2011
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th November 2011
Thursday 15th & Friday 16th December 2011
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th February 2012
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th March 2012
Thursday 19th & Friday 20th April 2012
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May 2012
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September 2012
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th October 2012
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th November 2012
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December 2012

Climbing Wall Award Assessment

Monday 21st November 2011
Friday 24th February 2012
Sunday 29th April 2012
Saturday 23th June 2012
Friday 9th November 2012

Price

Climbing Wall Award Training £125.

Climbing Wall Award Assessment £90.

Booking information

Please note that all candidates should be registered with Mountain Leader Training Wales prior to the course.

Download the booking form here.

The booking form can be filled in electronically by simply typing directly on the form. Email the completed form to info@beaconclimbing.com. You can also print out the form and return it to Beacon by post or by handing it into reception.

Training Course Structure

During the course we aim to visit 2 different climbing walls.

The syllabus include personal skills, group skills, equipment selection and suitability, safety and movement skills and many other issues.

At the end of the training course each candidate will be de-briefed and given an indication of what is needed before they present themselves for assessment.

What you need to bring

Completed registration and log book.
Suitable clothing.
Packed lunch (optional).
Personal climbing kit*.

*Can be provided on the training course if necessary.

Experience before the Training Course

You need to be a rock climber with at least 6 months rock climbing experience.
You must register with one of the four Mountain Leader Training Boards ( MLTW).
You need to be affiliated to, or a full member of the BMC.
You must have climbed on artificial walls on at least 15 occasions, visited at least 3 different walls and successfully led on walls.

Experience before the Assessment

Consolidation period (feedback from trainer).
Led a minimum of 40 climbs.
Assisted with the supervision of climbing for at least 15 sessions at a variety of climbing walls or towers.