Single Pitch Award (SPA)
The Single Pitch Award is the Nationally recognised, governing body award for adults wishing to supervise others on single pitch crags and climbing walls.
During SPA Training, you will learn how to become an effective supervisor, encourage others to enjoy their climbing safely, and will cover topics such as choice of venue, rope management, correct use of equipment, group management, emergency procedures, crag etiquette, access and conservation.
When
Training and Assessment are both 2 day courses and you can either enrol on one of the dates below or, if you have a group of at least 4 adults please contact us and we can organise course dates and times to suit your requirements.
Day 1: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Day 2: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Single Pitch Award Training
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th May 2012
Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th June 2012
Thursday 6th & Friday 7th September 2012
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th November 2012
Single Pitch Award Assessment
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th June 2012
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October 2012
Price
Training course £125 per person.
Assessment course £125 per person.
Booking Information
Candidates must apply to their home nation Mountain Leader Training Board to register for the scheme and must have been accepted prior to booking onto a training course.
Training Course Structure
During the course we aim to visit at least 2-3 different crags as well as completing a climbing wall session. Aspects of the syllabus include on personal skills, group skills, access & conservation and many other issues. At the end of the course each student is de-briefed and given an indication of what is needed before they present for assessment.
What you need to bring
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Completed log book
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Completed test paper (training courses)
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Warm clothes and waterproofs
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Packed lunch
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Personal climbing kit (inc helmet)*
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Single rope and rack*
Experience before the training course
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You need to be a rock climber with at least 12 months rock climbing experience.
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You must register with one of the four Mountain Leader Training Boards.
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You need to join the BMC.
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You must have lead at least 15 climbs outdoors on leader-placed protection.
Experience between training and assessment
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You must consolidate new ideas and techniques gained on the training course and get additional climbing experience.
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Led a minimum of 40 climbs on leader placed protection. A substantial number of these should be at least severe grade and they should be on a variety of rock types.
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You need to have assisted with the supervision of climbing for at least 20 sessions at a variety of locations, some outside and some indoors (a session is a half day or evening).
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You need a valid first aid certificate.
MLT Contacts and Links
Before you can attend an SPA training course you must first register with the relevant Mountain Leader Training Board.
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Mountain Leader Training Wales
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Mountain Leader Training England |
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| Mountain Leader Training Scotland MLTS Glenmore Aviemore Inverness-shire PH22 1QU Tel: (01479)861248 Fax: (01479)861249  smltb@aol.comwww.mltuk.org |
Mountain Leader Training Northern Ireland MLTNI, Tollymore MC Bryansford Newcastle Co Down BT33 OPT Tel: (02843)722158 Fax: (02843)726155 admin@tollymore.comwww.tollymore.com |
Suggested Reading
Rock Climbing Essential skills and Techniques Libby Peter. The official handbook of the Mountaineering Instructor and Single Pitch Award schemes – indispensable!!
Useful Web Sites
British Mountaineering Council
www.thebmc.co.uk
RSPB
www.rspb.org.uk
Countryside Council for Wales
www.ccw.gov.uk
UKClimbing
www.ukclimbing.com
Further Info
