Multi-Pitch Award Assessment

Prior to attending this Rockclimbing Multi-Pitch Award Assessment course candidates should: • Registered • Have attended a training course or been granted exemption from training • Have gained further experience (see Experience Pre-Requirements in syllabus) • Be competently leading Hard Severe grade climbs on outdoor crags with leader-placed protection • Hold a valid First Aid Certificate • Logged an absolute minimum of 10 more multi-pitch climbs after training that are outdoors, on leader placement protection. At least half must be of Hard Severe grade and with evidence of harder. The routes should be climbed at a minimum of 3 venues. • Assisted with the supervision of 10 climbing sessions post-training, with some of them alongside an experienced MPA, MIA or IFMGA guide at a minimum of two different locations. MPA assessment takes places over 2 days, and also includes an evening session. Candidates will be tested in practical aspects of the syllabus by MTBI-approved assessors. The ratio is 1 instructor to 2 candidates for MPA assessment.

This Rockclimbing Leader Award Multi-Pitch Assessment is a two-day and two-evening course which will assess the syllabus requirements of candidates within the RCLA MP scheme. Suitably qualified and experienced assessors will observe candidates operating at an appropriate level with regard to the scheme. This will include the following:

• Ability to lead climb proficiently at severe standard on an outdoor multi-pitch crag
• Prevent and solve basic problems
• Demonstrate an awareness of risk and manage it appropriately
• Manage two novice students on a multi-pitch route
• Solve a variety of simple multi-pitch problems involving novice students
• Understanding of leadership styles and issues
• Knowledge of related equipment
• Environmental understanding of the crag environment

Multi Pitch Assessment covers personal climbing, stance management, rope systems, client rescue and evacuation, etiquette, environmental responsibilities and more. Over the period of the assessment candidates will be assessed and bench marked against the MTBI MPA assessment criteria. This includes areas such as leadership, decision making, people management skills, safety and risk management, planning, understanding of the environment and personal skills in the appropriate environment. An assessment provides candidates with the opportunity to receive detailed feedback from very experienced tutors on their approach to instruction/leadership. The assessment process should be viewed as a valuable development opportunity as it aims to enrich your leadership skills by providing enhanced knowledge, understanding, and ultimately greater enjoyment for you as a leader.

• Climbing Wall Instructor Training
• Climbing Wall Instructor Assessment
• Rockclimbing Instructor Training
• Rockclimbing Instructor Assessment
• REC Level 2 Emergency
• Climbing Wall Development Instructor Training

What Equipment do I need to bring? ● Bring any of your own personal outdoor clothing and kit such as: ● Waterproof Jacket and trousers* ● Boots* or walking shoes ● Warm layers ● Fleece Jacket ● Hat & Gloves ● Head torch* ● Flask & water bottle ● 40L rucksack & liner* ● First Aid kit ● Notebook and pencil ● Items marked * can be borrowed from TNOC stores

The course fee includes kit, equipment, in course transport, coaching and food & accommodation. Course accommodation will be in shared twin ensuite rooms. If you would prefer not to share a room, single occupancy may be available for an additional charge.

• Rock Climbing Libby Peter MLTUK