Rock Climbing Instructor – Assessment
Qualify LEVEL | 2.25 day(s) | Ratio 1:4 | From £200.00
Overview
The course will start promptly at 20:00Hrs on the evening of the course start date to check log books, discuss the course programme and review the home paper. You must plan to be at the Lodge by this time having had your evening meal. This assessment course is for the RCI award. Please note: As off 31st December 2018 the Single Pitch Award Assessment will stop and after this date ALL candidates will be assessed on the NEW Rock Climbing Instructor scheme. Please visit mountain-training website for NEW RCI handbook & syllabus.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
Please visit the mountain-training website to make yourself familiar with the handbook and syllabus.
PRE-REQUISITES
PRIOR TO YOUR ASSESSMENT YOU NEED TO: Complete the attached HOME PAPER and bring it along to your course. Up to date D-log 1st aid certificate Registration Completion of the training course.
IS IT FOR ME?
Please note you should have attended a SPA / RCI Training course or have a letter of exemption and meet the assessment pre-requirements. Full details are in the SPA handbook.
CONTENT
The course will start promptly at 2000Hrs on the arrival date evening to check log books, discuss the course programme and review the home paper. You must plan to be at the Lodge by this time having had your evening meal.
DATES & PRICES
| 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date25/09/24 | Cost (no accommodation)£200.00 | PlacesFULL | Contact Us | |
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
| 2025 | ||||
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date28/05/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£210.00 | Places | ||
| Date20/08/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£210.00 | Places | ||
| Date24/09/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£210.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
In-course transport
DOCUMENTS
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large, and very comprehensive store of up to date clothing and equipment. Although we can supply all the equipment you will need, at this level you are encouraged to use your own hill gear including emergency gear, tent, stove etc. (Your instructor will of course want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity).
YOU WILL NEED (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
- Waterproof jackets and trouser
- Insulated synthetic jacket
- Appropriate footwear for the attended course
- Gaiters
- Helmet
- 40lt rucksack
- Climbing Harnesses and rock shoes
- All technical climbing hardware & equipment
- Walking poles
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
Listed here are the essentials, this is not an exhaustive list.
- Personal clothing
- Warm outdoor wear
- Insulating layers
- Trekking / climbing trousers (not cotton)
- Hat & gloves*** leather palmed Belay Gloves are useful for rope work scenarios.
- Whistle
- Rucksack liner (or sturdy bin liner) / dry bags
- Hydration system (water bottle)***
- Box or bag for packed lunch
- Personal first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
- Suncream & sun hat
Glenmore Lodge will provide any technical equipment required on a skills course e.g. climbing ropes and racks. However it would be expected that students attending any climbing NGB courses will have their own technical equipment other than ropes which Glenmore Lodge will provide.
