LOCATION
Bewerley Park Centre
DURATION
1 Day
SUITABILITY
For candidates who have completed a Climbing Wall Instructor training, are confident in the syllabus, and meet the full prerequisites. A valid 8-hour first aid certificate is required.
Climbing Wall Instructor assessment
The Climbing Wall Instructor assessment is a one-day practical evaluation of your ability to instruct climbing and bouldering safely on artificial walls. This includes technical competence, risk awareness, group management, and instructional ability.
You must meet the following prerequisites before attending:
- Attended Climbing Wall Instructor training (or have exemption)
- Confident in the full syllabus
- Logged at least 30 personal climbing sessions across 3 different walls
- Led at least 40 routes indoors (minimum grade: French 4)
- Assisted in 15 instructed sessions across at least two walls, including a large public wall
- Logged 5 personal reflections on DLOG
- Completed a minimum 8-hour (1-day) in-person first aid course with assessment
What’s assessed
Technical competence (equipment, belaying, personal climbing ability)
Group management and risk judgement
Teaching and communication skills
Awareness of access, etiquette, and environmental ethics
Assessment Outcomes
Pass – You’ve demonstrated all required competencies
Defer – Some elements need further development before partial reassessment
Fail – A full reassessment is required
🔗 Find out more on the Mountain Training website Climbing Wall Instructor
🧗 NYOLS is a Mountain Training registered course provider
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