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 The MLA (Mountain Leader Award Summer) was established to promote the safe enjoyment of the hills and mountains of the UK. The mountain leader award scheme provides training and assessment in the technical and group management skills required by those who wish to lead groups in the mountains of the UK, in non winter conditions.
Before attending a training course you must first register with one of the 4 Mountain Training Boards (visit http://www.mltuk.org/docs/registration-ml.html). This will provide you with a logbook and your personal details will be entered onto a National database.
Your mountain walking experience prior to attending a training course should include 20 quality mountain days. These quality days should take the following into consideration; The exploration of new areas, the terrain covered and the physical and mental challenge. Your quality day should include a journey of over 5 hours, major planning and leadership contributions and navigational elements away off the beaten track.
Training Course
This practical 6 day course will cover new skills required to lead novice groups in the mountainous areas of the UK in non winter conditions. In addition, personal skills (such as navigation, group management, emergency procedures etc) plays a big part of the course. A typical training course outline will look like this:
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ML Training Courses 2008
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11-16th August
11-12th, 18-19th, 25-26th Oct
(3 weekend course)
1-6th December
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Please contact us
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Day 1
Introductions at 9am. Outline of the week ahead.
- Mountain day with emphasis on navigation skills
- Evening lecture on mountain weather
Day 2
Morning meet with leadership skills discussion.
- Mountain day with emphasis on leadership skills
- Evening lecture on mountain hazards
Day 3
Hazards of steep ground day.
- Hazards of steep ground and security techniques
- Evening lecture on access and conservation
- Expedition preparation skills
Day 4
Depart for expedition.
- Navigation skills and leadership
- Night navigation and expedition skills
- Overnight camp
Day 5
Expedition continues.
- Navigation and leadership
- Return to base
- Theory on mountain safety & emergency procedures
- Evening visit to local Mountain Rescue base
Day 6
Improvised rescue.
- River crossing session
- Individual debriefs
- End of course 4pm
Ratios for this course are 1:6
Cost: £285 per person
Consolidation period
Between training and assessment you must consolidate new ideas and techniques and gain mountain walking experience. You will be advised of the amount of personal walking and supervising experience you should gain. Candidates should not present themselves for assessment until they have:
- A minimum 40 quality mountain days from 3 different mountainous areas
- A minimum of 8 nights camping (4 wild camps)
- A valid First Aid Certificate (click onto Katherine Wills)
- Experience of working under guidance of a suitably experienced leader
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Assessment
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ML Assessment Courses 2008
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26-27th July & 1-3rd Aug
(2 weekend course)
8-12th September
6-10th October
24-28th November
15-19th December
15-16th & 21-23rd Nov
(2 weekend course)
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for more dates & availability
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Before attending an assessment course you must have the above experience, and be familiar with all aspects of the syllabus. A typical assessment course outline will look like this:
Day1
Morning meet, introduction, logbooks and briefing.
- Mountain day with emphasis on navigation
- Informal written / verbal question paper
Day 2
Leadership discussion
- Mountain day with emphasis on hazards of steep ground
- Expedition preparation and route planning
Day 3
Out on expedition
- Navigation
- Night navigation and overnight camp
Day 4
Continue on expedition
- Navigation
- Overnight camp
Day 5
Return from expedition
- Individual debriefs
- End of course 4pm
Ratios for this course are 1:4
Cost: £295 per person
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Refresher Course
If you have completed a training course and now feel that you need a 2 day refresher training on the ML scheme, then we run these on demand throughout the year for candidates looking at going for assessment. Please contact us for more information and dates.
Ratios for this course are 1:6
Cost: £150 per person
Dates:
30-31st Aug
Reassessments
If you need to attend a reassessment then we can provide this for you. These will be running at all times of the year, but please make sure you complete your action plan which was drawn up by your original assessor. Please contact us for more information and dates.
Ratios for this course are 1:4
Cost: on application
If you would like further information on availability of any courses or further details, then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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