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Hill and Moorland Leader assessment
The Hill and Moorland Leader Assessment is the final stage of the qualification. This three-day assessment tests your ability to lead groups safely and effectively in hill and moorland terrain.
You’ll be assessed on your leadership, navigation, safety awareness, and environmental knowledge in real-world conditions, ensuring you meet the national standard for responsible group leadership in upland areas.
What’s Assessed
Leader responsibilities
Leadership and decision making
Planning and weather awareness
Hazard identification and emergency procedures
Equipment use and management
Walking techniques and terrain awareness
Navigation in a range of conditions
Access, conservation and environmental knowledge
Access, conservation and the environment
Background knowledge of upland areas
Assessment Outcomes
Pass – You’ve demonstrated all required competencies to become a qualified Hill and Moorland Leader
Defer – Some competencies need further development before a partial reassessment
Fail – A full reassessment is required
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Latest Past Events
Level 2 MTB Leadership Assessment
East Barnby Outdoor Education CentreDay 1: 13 July 2024 | 09:00am - 17:00pm One-day Practical and written assessment with a British Cycling accredited provider. The assessment is to be booked once you’ve had enough time to hone the skills and knowledge you have obtained on your training day. The maximum time to complete your award is 18months. You will be assessed on topics such as planning and delivery of rides, leading techniques for effective group management, map reading and navigation, management of accidents and emergencies, equipment set-up, trailside repairs and core mountain bike techniques.To attend the training course you must: Have completed the 2 day Level 2 Training Course.Have logged additional experience In order for your award to be accredited you are required to: hold British Cycling Membership of Ride level or above.attend and evidence a two-day outdoor First Aid courseundergo and evidence safeguarding training appropriate to the country they are leading in. These can occur after your course, but your award will only be provided on receipt and acceptance of these.
Level 2 MTB Leadership Training
East Barnby Outdoor Education CentreDay 1: 29 June 2024 | 09:00am - 17:00pm Day 2: 30 June 2024 | 09:00am - 17:00pm The Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award is the entry point for experienced mountain bikers wanting to use their experience to safely guide others on off-road terrain. The course covers topics such as planning and delivery of rides, leading techniques for effective group management, map reading and navigation, management of accidents and emergencies, equipment set-up, trailside repairs and core mountain bike techniques.To register for the course:The minimum age to attend a course is 18 years old and you must have mountain biking experience in various terrains and weather conditions. An appropriate level of physical fitness for a day’s riding is essential to be competent in the techniques and skills required to safely negotiate the typical trail features, generally comparable to red-graded purpose-built trails.
Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment
Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre Bewerley Park, Pateley BridgeDay 1: 5 April 2024 | 05:00pm - 09:00pm Day 2: 6 April 2024 | 08:30am - 05:00pm Day 3: 7 April 2024 | 08:30am - 05:00pm National Governing Body Award assessment for those wanting to teach climbing at single pitch venues. What's Covered Outcomes
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