Single pitch award
This course is part of the SPA scheme which has been designed by the Mountain Leader Training Board (MLTB) for climbers who lead and supervise groups.
The course is for climbers who lead and supervise groups. The SPA scheme has been designed by the Mountain Leader Training Board (MLTB) to provide a level of basic competence for those who are in a position of responsibility during single pitch rock climbing activities. It is primarily concerned with good practice, leading to the safe enjoyment of the activity.
Candidates wishing to register for the SPA Training Course must:
- Have at least twelve months experience of rock climbing.
- Have climbed at least 20 graded rock climbs, at least some of which should be severe grade.
- Not be less than 18 years of age at the date of registration.
Course Syllabus
- Technical competence - equipment, anchors and belaying
- Abseiling
- Personal climbing skills
- The climbing environment - access and conservation
- Supervision - organisation and group management
Course outline
Day 1
- Course introduction, paperwork
- Review of personal climbing skills
- Group climbing day
- Guide books and route choice
- Runner placements, belay construction and leading climbs
- Belaying and lowering
- Personal abseiling
- Review of practical sessions
- Gear review
- Environmental case studies
- Responsibilities of group leader
- Impact analysis - choice of crag, mode of transport/ parking, choice of approach & routes, style of ascent etc.
- Top roping, bottom roping, abseiling with novices
- Rigging and supervising the activity - anticipating problems and minimising impact
- Personal climbing
- Course review - logbooks & personal action plans
SPA Training Course Details
Dates: 24th – 25th July 2010
Location: The Leadership and Development Centre, Buxton, Derbyshire.
Course Cost: £135 including accommodation, meals and VAT
SPA Assessment Course Details
Dates: 17th – 18th of July 2010
Location: The Leadership and Development Centre, Buxton, Derbyshire.
Course Cost: £135 including accommodation, meals and VAT
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