SITE-SPECIFIC

CLIMBING WALL
GUIDANCE NOTES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION
This document could not have been written without There is no requirement for any qualifications to be
the help of several acknowledged experts, most of held by a supervisor, coach or instructor who is leading
whom operate regularly on indoor climbing walls on walking, climbing or mountaineering activities in the UK.
a professional basis, so thanks must go to: Ian Fenton, However, there is an assumption that such people have
Joby Davis, Dan McKinley, Guy Jarvis, Mark Garland, an enhanced duty of care and should ensure that they
Dave Evans, Jon Garside and Mark Walker. are competent to manage the activities they undertake.

Mountain Training would also like to thank Beacon Should an incident occur, there may be an assumption
Climbing Centre, Lakeland Climbing Centre and that the activity leader was competent, with them or
Undercover Rock for the provision of images their employing organisation having taken reasonable
throughout this booklet. steps to ensure competence.

The Health and Safety Executive identifies four

ways for leaders to demonstrate competence:

• to hold the relevant national qualification;

• to hold an equivalent qualification;
• to have received appropriate in-house training;
• to be competent through experience.

Mountain Training endorses this view, recognising that

national awards are the key components in such an
approach. i.e. making judgement about levels of
experience and delivering in-house training is best left
to appropriately qualified and experienced individuals.
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Wall Award. A site-specific scheme may be established
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appropriately qualified and experienced individuals.

With this in mind, Mountain Training has prepared these

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notes to give guidance for establishing site-specific
Cover photo: Beacon Climbing Centre.
accreditation schemes for climbing wall leaders. These
notes are designed for both those seeking information on
establishing such a scheme and for those delivering them.
A site-specific scheme should assure those involved that
a reasonable level of care has been exercised in ensuring
the competence of those working with climbing groups.

2 INTRODUCTION 3
GENERAL
PRINCIPLES
Any accreditation system based upon a site-specific
training and assessment scheme should be developed
for prospective leaders who are, as a minimum, com-
petent wall users in their own right. The development
of personal competence and safety should be of
primary concern to the managers of such a scheme.
Each scheme should identify a suitably qualified and
experienced technical advisor *. The role of the site-
specific award holder is to facilitate the safe and
enjoyable use of specified climbing walls at a basic
level. Site specific schemes should be designed to
be accessible to competent indoor climbers who
have an interest in supervising groups. The site
specific accreditation scheme should also provide
information for those leaders to progress to the
Climbing Wall Award if desired.

It is desirable that any prospective supervisor has had

considerable experience of climbing at the specific site for
which the scheme has been designed, or, in the case of a
brand new wall, a similar facility. They should ideally have
some experience of other artificial climbing walls and an
understanding of outdoor climbing on rock. Without this
experience they may not be in a position to understand
the specifics of operating at their site as opposed to
others nor relate the place of walls to the broad spectrum
of outdoor climbing experiences. It is an important part
of any such supervisor’s role that they should be able
to guide and counsel novices in ways in which they
could develop their own climbing career. The BMC
(www.thebmc.co.uk) provides a wealth of free
publications and advice on its website to support
new climbers, which supervisors can use to enhance
their delivery.

* See Appendix 1 for guidance on choosing a technical advisor.

Photo: Beacon Climbing Centre.

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ESSENTIAL
CONSIDERATIONS
1. SITE SPECIFIC 3. SYLLABUS CONTENT
These guidance notes relate to the Any syllabus devised for a site-specific
development of site-specific accreditation accreditation scheme must be based
schemes. Such schemes should always upon a thorough risk assessment for each
be trained and assessed at the venues site used. These guidance notes include
to which they relate. It is not envisaged suggestions for a possible ‘core content’
that there is automatic transferability of of the knowledge and skills which may
a site-specific validation to another site. be considered to be common to all such
schemes. It should be noted, however,
that the level of skills included in this core
2. OWNERSHIP content will almost certainly differ from
scheme to scheme as each may have
The assumption behind these notes unique considerations in terms of the site
is that any site-specific accreditation to be used, the intended client group
scheme will be devised for use by and and the nature and level of activities
for a specific organisation in a specific envisaged.
location. They are designed to be used in
the development of schemes that relate In addition to these suggested core
to supervisors working in the context of an components there must be consideration
organisation. This can include staff of a of such site-specific factors as local
climbing wall; school teachers at a school regulations applied to the venue,
wall, youth workers employed by a local employer codes of practice, health
authority or volunteer leaders working for and safety issues such as Disclosure and
a voluntary organisation. Barring Service checks (DBS), insurance,
equipment, location of fire escapes and
These notes are not intended to be first aid. Where necessary these should
used to create ‘stand-alone’ awards for be incorporated into the scheme.
individuals delivered on a commercial
basis nor are they intended to infer skills
and capabilities that may be transferred
between organisations or venues. If this is
desired, the Climbing Wall Award (CWA)
is a national award and therefore more
appropriate.

Photo: Lakeland Climbing Centre.

6 ESSENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS 7
 4. STAFFING 5. SCHEME DESIGN
Any site-specific accreditation scheme The following points should be considered
designed in accordance with this by the sponsoring organisation and the f. The level and nature of current experience
guidance should be run by a suitably technical advisor when they are contem- required of candidates who are entering
qualified and experienced technical plating the creation of any site-specific the scheme should be determined.
advisor. The appropriate qualifications for scheme: This will require a judgement as to the
this level of work would be Mountaineering levels of understanding and experience
Instructor Award (MIA), Mountaineering a. What is the aim of the scheme? Who is required to assimilate and appreciate
Instructors Certificate (MIC), Aspirant Guide it for and what need is being met that the skills listed in ‘e’ above.
or Guide and the individual concerned could not be met by recruiting suitably
should be either directly employed by the qualified supervisory staff? g. Compare the skills and experience
operating organisation or employed as that are considered to be requirements
a consultant on a contractual basis. It is b. Which wall(s)/structures and which with those of the CWA scheme as
highly desirable that the technical advisor groups of staff is it aimed at? Who is administered by Mountain Training.
is a current CWA and/or Single Pitch the operating authority and the person
Award (SPA) course provider accredited responsible (wall manager)? Who will h. If that comparison indicates that a
by Mountain Training or has considerable the client base be? distinctly lower level of skill, knowledge
experience of working on such courses. and experience may be required than
Previous experience of running or working c. What links does the organisation have that of the CWA scheme a site-specific
on a site-specific accreditation scheme with the sport of climbing, if any? What training and accreditation system may
is also highly desirable. The individual is the depth of understanding and be appropriate. If it does not then the
concerned should be responsible for the motivation of the organisation? use of the nationally recognised CWA
design, development and syllabus of the scheme should be considered. Mountain
scheme as well as directly overseeing its d. A comprehensive risk assessment should Training can advise on the entry and
delivery. They should personally complete be conducted for the site and the registration of candidates and supply
a Statement of Competence naming potential staff-group by the designated details of providers of this award scheme.
the candidate or issue all pass validations advisor even where a pre-existing risk
for candidates who have successfully assessment may be held. i. Should a site-specific scheme be
passed the assessment element of the deemed appropriate, then materials
scheme. These should be signed/emailed e. This risk assessment should be used to (syllabus, candidate guidance notes,
by the technical advisor and should, inform both a listing of skills required by a logbook, application forms and record
ideally, include a syllabus summary and the site and also the appropriate level keeping schemes) should be devised
some form of identification to prevent of skill; these may be classed as the as well as a suitable structure for the
misuse of such documentation. Monitoring ‘training objectives’ of the scheme and scheme. Consideration should always
should be done and a time limit stated will determine the assessment criteria be given to the length and nature of the
(i.e. one year). applied. Operational procedures derived training, consolidation period, length
from the risk assessment will depend and nature of the assessment and any
greatly on the proposed use of the requirements together with a time frame
facility, e.g. public/private, novice/club, for ongoing revalidation.
age of participants, top rope/leading.

Photo: Undercover Rock.

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 7. L INKS TO MOUNTAIN
TRAINING SCHEMES

It is recognised by Mountain Training that

competent supervision of participants at
a climbing wall or other artificial structure
can be achieved by adults who may not
wish to go forward to the CWA Scheme
or may not have the outdoor climbing
experience or competencies which are
required by the SPA scheme. All of those
involved in the delivery of training or
assessment elements of any site-specific
scheme however, should be holders of a
higher level supervisor or instructor award
which does include knowledge of, and
competence in, outdoor climbing. Staff 8. USE OF THESE
who are CWA or SPA holders involved in
the delivery of a site-specific scheme must
GUIDANCE NOTES
Photo: Lakeland Climbing Centre. be working under the direct supervision
of the technical advisor of the scheme. Any organisations wishing to develop their
own site-specific climbing wall leaders
6. TRANSFERABILITY It is important to educate participants in scheme may contact Mountain Training
the links between the site-specific nature for further guidance and advice. They are,
Although it is possible that some site- form of a site-specific induction as of the scheme and the wider world of however, advised to do so in conjunction
specific schemes may be designed to an addition to the more generic training climbing, including all aspects of climbing with a suitable technical advisor from the
encompass working on more than one and assessment conducted elsewhere or from indoor competitions to climbing earliest stages.
venue it may be best to consider the could extend to the inclusion of additional outdoors. People undertaking the scheme
CWA as more appropriate for multiple skills and techniques that may have been should be able to ensure that participants Further guidance regarding suitably
venues. Furthermore, as the scheme will omitted from the original accreditation can be guided in terms of personal qualified advisors may be obtained
be designed as site-specific, it must include scheme. Those designing such a scheme progression, the nature of climbing in from either
practical training on any additional must be cautious about the inclusion its broadest sense and the work of the www.mountain-training.org
venues to be included. This could take the of differing venues. BMC and club structure in supporting www.ami.org
climbing and encouraging participation. or the technical staff at Mountain Training.

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SCHEME CONTENT
Although the fundamental principles and the core
content of all site-specific schemes may be identical,
the exact nature of the syllabus will vary in respect
of the demands of any site-specific considerations.

1. STRUCTURE
a. All schemes should operate an identifiable training
phase using the site to which the scheme will relate.
It may be desirable to deliver the training in two parts,
comprising personal skills and group skills. There should
also be a separate assessment phase following on
from a predetermined consolidation period during
which candidates should gain further experience and
practice skills. It may be considered desirable to have
a two part assessment where the candidate is initially
assessed for their personal and technical skills and then
is assessed/observed working with a group.

b. The validity of the accreditation should be dependent

upon the current experience of the award holder
as evidenced by a logbook. This should be carefully
defined in the scheme and regular reviews of
experience or a revalidation process may be
considered by the operating organisation.

c. Climbing activities which involve ropes which are to

be supervised by the site-specific award holder are
usually either bottom-roping systems or top-roping
systems used in situations where the belayer does not
have to climb or lead climb in order to reach the top
of the route. However there may be exceptions to this
at some venues.

d. The delivery of the training and assessment sessions

should be as practically based as possible and should
give ample opportunity for candidates to both practice
the skills of climbing and to demonstrate their abilities.
Any theoretical assessment should be regarded as
supplementary to the practical element.

Photo: Beacon Climbing Centre.

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2. TYPICAL SYLLABUS CONTENT
• The sport of climbing, its development monitoring of harnesses when in use. Rock boots Climbing movements
and its ethics. Where options are available, candidates Where these may be issued to clients Demonstrate basic climbing movements.
• Scope of the scheme. should be able to select appropriate candidates should be able to fit and The candidate should show understanding
• The use and care of climbing equipment. harnesses for the client group, be able check for damage. of how to use the body to climb ad
to evaluate damage and know when should be able to communicate that
• Climbing skills and movement.
to refer any defects to a senior member Autobelays understanding to others.
• Supervision and group management. of staff or their technical advisor. The use of auto belays need only be
• Risk assessments. covered if in use at the venue concerned. Injury Prevention
• Accidents and incident/avoidance and Karabiners Demonstrate a working knowledge of the
procedure. Candidates should be able to select principles of warming up, warming down
appropriate karabiners and be aware c. Skills and injury avoidance. Whilst the degree
• Child protection/vulnerable adults.
of correct usage (including all locking of sophistication of this knowledge will vary
• PPE, work at height and HSE regulations. karabiners) and also be made aware Attach rope to harness from scheme to scheme the candidate
• Consent/emergency contacts/medical of the type of lower off attachment The candidate should be able to attach should, as a minimum, be able to structure
declarations. at the specific site. the rope using an accepted knot that a climbing session so as to minimise the
• Role of the UK mountaineering councils is properly secured and constantly risk of tissue damage and maximise the
in sport development. Belay Devices monitored in use for loosening. physical benefit to the participants.
Candidates may be introduced to a
variety of belay devices appropriate Knots Problems
a. The sport of climbing to their venue. It is important that advan- Demonstrate and teach appropriate knots. Be aware of the common problems
Candidates should have a good tages and limitations of the devices It may be desirable for the candidate that may arise during climbing sessions
general knowledge of climbing and are understood and that candidates to be able to develop the skills of the and take steps to avoid or minimise their
where to obtain information on current can use them safely. It is also vital that client group by teaching knot tying. The likelihood. Supervisors may be the only
developments relating to indoors and an understanding of the relationship supervisor, however, should be considered technically competent person on the
outdoors. between rope type, the climbing activity as responsible for ensuring the security of site so must be able to deal with any
and belaying device is developed. those knots. issues that may arise.

b. The use and care of essential Ropes Belaying technique They must also have a clear understanding
equipment. Candidates should be introduced to Candidates must be competent belayers, of all safety procedures including how
common types of rope and understand and able to demonstrate confident and and where to get help, what first aid or
Harnesses their construction and characteristics. fluid belaying technique. emergency equipment is stored on site
Whilst one type of harness may only They should be able to identify damage, and how to access it. They should also be
be available and/or in use in a wear and take appropriate action. Candidates should also be capable of aware of where the accident and near
site-specific environment, it is showing others how to belay and correct miss books are kept and what type of
good practice to introduce Helmets any basic faults in their technique; and incidents need recording or reporting
candidates to a variety of Candidates should be able to correctly be able to employ an appropriate system to the technical advisor.
designs and be aware of adjust, fit and secure helmets should their to safeguard novice belayers. This should
safety considerations use be appropriate to the facility or a cover bell ringing.
concerning the requirement by the owner/manager
buckling and of the facility.

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 Management
Manage a group at the specific site.
Candidates must show an understanding
of the needs of other wall users and ways
of working that do not inconvenience
or put others at risk. They need also to
develop strategies for controlling groups
within their wall environment. An agreed
safety briefing may be discussed relating
to the removal of jewellery, not leaving
the ground without instruction, spinning
holds, bolt hangers etc.

Bouldering
The candidate should be able to use the
activity of bouldering to develop skills and
strengths in participants. They should be
able to demonstrate and supervise safe
Photo: Undercover Rock. ‘spotting’ and control the activity in order
to minimise risks (e.g. the imposition of
d. Supervision height limits and down climbing rather than Photo: Beacon Climbing Centre.
jumping). They should also understand
Belaying the pros and cons of the floor covering at e. Knowledge f. Possible additional elements
Supervise others belaying. The candidate their venue (from sprung floors, separate Safety requirements. Candidates should (Subject to site-specific requirements)
should know how to supervise including ‘gym’ mats to purpose matting); and be familiar with general and site-specific • Placement of ropes where they are not
when and how to intervene. They should what constitutes safe practice at their safety requirements. They should be in situ and top access is not available.
also have an understanding of the difficul- site. Candidates must appropriately brief aware of any rules and regulations that This could be done by the supervisor
ties associated with supervising a number participants in safe usage of a bouldering may apply to both ordinary participants leading a climb or ascending by other
of belayers. They should understand the area and explain the risks as necessary. and supervised groups. means as agreed with the technical
problems associated with widely differing advisor. Group management and
bodyweights in a group and be able to Working practices Knowledge of the activity supervisor safety should be paramount.
cope safely with them. Candidates should Specific venues may have child and Candidates should be able to inform
understand the benefits and limitations vulnerable adult protection policies that participants about the wider world of • The use of matting where this is available
of different backup systems including need to be observed. Candidates should climbing and relate the site-specific as mobile safety mats.
ground anchors (if available) and be be aware of the need to both protect, to the many other facets of the sport.
able to deal with holding an un- and work in such a way as to maximise, It would be advantageous if they can • The management of groups abseiling
expected fall. Communication, the safety of children and vulnerable refer participants to opportunities for future on artificial structures. There will be a
terminology and particularly adults from abuse. They should also be development, such as mountaineering need to enhance group management,
noisy environments will also aware of the need to observe sensible council workshops and publications or the technical ability and knowledge and
need to be considered. precautions for their own security and National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes. the ability to avoid and solve realistic
the prevention of any allegations. problems.

This is not an exclusive list.

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APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2

Technical advisors are very common FURTHER GUIDANCE

in the adventurous activities industry,
providing advice on a range of activities. Anyone seeking training for themselves A. It is recommended that Course Directors Q. W
 ould my staff need any refresher
Below are some of the attributes an and/or their staff may wish to ask a for site-specific training are existing training at a later date? If so, how often?
organisation should expect a technical prospective technical advisor any, Mountain Training providers of the CWA,
advisor to hold and services provided. or some, of the following questions: CWLA or SPA and ideally have attended A. A
 s with first aid, periodic revalidation is
an AMI technical advisor workshop. normal practice for a leader undertaking
• To be qualified as a mountaineering Q. H
 ave you read the site-specific a site-specific accreditation scheme.
instructor (MIA or MIC qualification) or guidance published by Mountain Q. How long will the training take?
mountain guide for a number of years. Training? Q. W
 hat is the legal situation regarding
• To be a member of either AMI, the A. T his is dependent on numbers and advice given by a Technical advisor?
Association of Mountaineering Instructors A. H
 opefully – the answer is yes – if not find course requirements as the facility will
or the BMG, British Mountain Guides. Both another technical advisor. often dictate what is required. Most A. T echnical advisors would normally be
organisations have professional codes to providers will stipulate between six covered by insurance to offer advice.
which their members must comply. Q. H
 ave you delivered site-specific training and 12 hours contact time depending It is the client’s responsibility to take that
• To have experience of delivering similar for other organisations similar to that I’m on the level of experience. Courses are advice or not. However cover can vary so
site-specific accreditation schemes to looking for? And if so, could you let me generally run over a day and a half they should be able to produce evidence.
other organisations. know which organisations they are? or three evenings and would normally
accommodate about six staff. Q. O
 nce assessed, does the trainer/
• To hold appropriate insurance
A. T hey should be able to provide assessor take responsibility for the
indemnifying themselves in the delivery
references or at least evidence Q. D
 o my staff require any prior experience candidate’s ongoing performance?
of a site-specific accreditation scheme.
of previous delivery. to attend the training?
• To provide, in advance, a clear outline A. N
 o, the technical advisor will issue
of the costs involved in delivery of a Q. D
 o you hold either an MIA, MIC or A. N
 o although some basic knowledge a pass or statement of competence
site-specific accreditation scheme,
Mountain Guide qualification, as would be an advantage. where someone has demonstrated an
the time commitment required of staff
recommended by Mountain Training? appropriate standard on the day of the
undertaking the scheme and the length
Q. O
 nce trained how many climbers could assessment, rather like a driving test.
of time between revalidation, where this
A. A
 n SPA/or CWA is not considered an my staff supervise? Outside of that it will be the responsibility
is required.
appropriate award for anyone to direct of the climbing wall manager/teacher
a site-specific scheme. They may help A. T his is almost impossible to say as in charge to see that standards are
to deliver a scheme but only under the there are many variables and would maintained.
direct supervision of an MIA or above. be entirely dependent on the facilities,
age, experience and ability of the Q. Are you current and in practice?
Q. D
 o you deliver any of Mountain climbers.
Training’s climbing leadership schemes A. T hey should be able to point you to their
such as the CWA, Climbing Wall Leading blog or record of workshop attendance.
Award or SPA?

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APPENDIX 3 A mock example of a Statement of
Competence can be found below: APPENDIX 4
Climbing walls must meet the Health and Safety standards Mal Creasey school hours. Groups will be limited
as set out by the HSE. In order to do this each site will need to: BMG MIC Technical Advisor to six unless Abi is working alongside
another member of staff who will also
• Have a named person with overall responsibility for the Statement of competence for delivering have completed the same site-specific
management and maintenance of the climbing wall. sessions on the indoor wall at Suchagood training and assessment process.
• Have a named technical advisor, who will provide School, Rockhampton. Abi is an experienced teacher.
expertise and work with the school to develop and Previous to this school she taught at
maintain suitable operating procedures and training Candidate: Miss Abi Seiler Someotherschool after completing her
schemes. teacher training. She has some outdoor
• Ensure that written risk assessments and operating Abi has been a member of the PE staff at climbing experience and has also
procedures are kept up to date for all aspects of the this school for five years and has assisted recently updated her first aid certificate.
climbing wall maintenance and use. me delivering sessions on the school wall Abi should restrict herself to the
several times. She also attended a site- general supervision of groups using
• Ensure that teachers and other adults who supervise
specific training and assessment on the the wall including belaying, top roping
climbing activities are recognised as competent
28 July and 10 August 2015 respectively. and teaching rope work as appropriate,
through national climbing awards or a site-specific
Both courses were based on the School such as attaching the rope to a climbing
accreditation scheme.
Wall at Suchagood School. The course harness. However, she cannot teach
• The scheme should support good practice, encourage lasted for a full day and included an leading, sign off any other member of staff
learning and point to further opportunities for climbers element of training followed by a short or act as a technical advisor. As the wall
and climbing leaders.
assessment where I observed all the trainees has a small, easily accessible abseil tower
Additional considerations might include compliance with: working with novices from the school. she may supervise abseiling from the tower.
In this instance she must limit herself to a
• H&S at Work Act 1974. Syllabus areas covered included: maximum of three abseilers off the ground
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous a. The sport of climbing, its development at any one time.
Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995. and its ethics. Abi must keep a log of the sessions
• Working at Height regulations (Amendment) 2007. b. The scope of the scheme. she delivers which must be verified by
her head of department and will be
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations c. Use and care of essential equipment.
reviewed by me every six months.
(PUWER) 1998 – Equipment inspection. d. Climbing skills and movement. This statement must be reviewed in
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations e. Supervision and group management. 12 months by either myself or another
(LOLER) 1998 – Equipment Inspection. f. Risk assessments. technical advisor to ensure that Abi
• British Standards for Climbing Walls: remains current and competent.
g. Accidents and incident/avoidance
BS EN 12572: Part 1 – Climbing Structures, and procedure. I also advise that myself or another
Part 2 – Bouldering Walls, Part 3 – Climbing holds. qualified and experienced person makes
h. Child protection /vulnerable adults.
occasional visits to the wall during sessions
BS EN 12503 -1 – Matting. i. PPE, work at height and HSE regulations to ensure good practice in overall safety
j. Consent/emergency contacts/medical management of the indoor facility at
declarations. Suchagood School.

This statement of competence is for Signed: Mal Creasey – Technical Advisor

Abi supervising sessions on the wall with Date: 15.11.15
youngsters during and after normal Signed: Miss Abi Seiler – Suchagood School

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 SUCHAGOOD SCHOOL INDOOR WALL FOUND THIS
ROCKHAMPTON
BOOK USEFUL?
Site-Specific Training/Assessment
You will find the other essential Mountain Training
This is to certify that publications helpful too.
Miss Abi Seiler

passed her site-specific assessment on the above named wall on the

15 November 2015.
She must be reassessed at the same venue within 12 months of the above date.
EBOOK
AVAILABLE

a. Syllabus areas included: The sport of f. Risk assessments.

climbing, its development and g. Accidents and Incident/avoidance
its ethics. and procedure.
b. The scope of the scheme. h. Child protection/vulnerable adults.
c. Use and care of essential equipment. i. PPE, work at height and HSE
d. Climbing skills and movement. regulations. The official handbook Essential skills and techniques
e. Supervision and group management. j. Consent emergency contacts/ of the Mountain Training for all aspects of single-pitch,
medical declarations. walking schemes. multi-pitch and indoor climbing.

APPENDIX 5
EBOOK
AVAILABLE

Other useful documents, • National Guidelines MTUK.

references points and • BMC’s Parent’s Guide.
resources could include:
• BMC’s New Rock Climbers.
• BMC’s Climbing Wall Essentials DVD.
• Mountain Training’s Climbing for All.
• BMC TV films on using climbing walls.
An essential reference Tools and techniques A practical manual for
• Grit Kids film – downloadable from NICAS website, tool for every mountaineer for navigating in the hills trekkers and leaders
www.nicas.co.uk venturing onto non- and mountains including covering all elements of
glaciated snow and ice. winter, overseas and GPS. international trekking.
• Association of British Climbing Walls (ABC)
www.abcwalls.co.uk/about/code-of-practice/
• NICAS Beginners Guide to Climbing.
• Mountain Training’s Rock Climbing Essential Skills Available in all good bookshops and online
& Techniques, by Libby Peter. www.mountain-training.org

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