This qualification trains and assesses
candidates in the skills required to lead
hillwalking groups in summer conditions on
mountainous routes not requiring the
planned use of a rope. Established in 1964,
this was the first qualification created by
Mountain Training.
This qualification trains and assesses
candidates in the skills required to
supervise climbers on single pitch crags
and climbing walls. Common activities
undertaken by Rock Climbing Instructor will
be roped climbing and bouldering. This
scheme does not include the skills and
techniques required to teach lead climbing