MTA WORKSHOP
ML prep - 2 day course
(with wild camp & night nav)
This workshops offers two days in the mountains and covers most of the ML syllabus. We will head out for an overnight camp and complete a mini expedition with a focus on assessment preparedness and the ML standard.
Accreditation
This workshop is for Mountain Leader trainees.
MTA members gain 2 CPD points for attending
You can view the workshops here on Mountain Training
2 DAY COURSE
PRICES: £210pp
MTA PRICE: £185pp
COURSE OUTLINE
This workshops offers two days in the mountains and covers all syllabus aspects of the ML. We will head out for an overnight camp and complete a mini expedition. The perfect refresher for those that have completed an ML training course. This course is designed to offer key preparation and focussed feedback ahead of an assessment.
(The only thing we don't cover is rope work, but we do have a workshop to cover this)
SKILLS COVERED
Understand aims and objectives for the expedition
Leadership in the scheme – vision, support, challenge
Coaching and broadening of knowledge towards navigation
Demonstrating the ML standard
Working towards blind legs & relocation techniques
All Camp craft skills needed for a comfortable night on assessment
Leadership at camp – nutrition, stoves and equipment
Night navigation exercise
Different scale maps and navigation on 1:40,000
Environment and background knowledge
All round syllabus points – candidate led discussions
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Debriefs, goal setting and individual feedback
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EQUIPMENT/KIT REQUIRED
OL4 map covering Borrowdale, Great Gable and Pillar
Silva Expedition Type 4 compass (recommended)
Hill kit for 2 full days in the mountains;
Waterproofs
Warm layers
Hat and gloves
Walking boots
All camping equipment for one night out:
Mountain Tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Stove and gas
Evening meal & Breakfast
WORKSHOP PROVIDER CREDENTIALS
Workshop provider: Sam Marsland (WMCI & ML course director)
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT
Your CPD record - If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point/s will automatically be added to your record in due course - you will not need to add it yourself.
u your CPD, thank you.
Course Ratios
1:4 Ratio
Min. course size: 2
Max. course size: 4
Course needs 2 people to run
This is an open workshop designed for you to meet with other ML trainees and find other candidates to consolidate with.
Sam holds the WMCI award, is a ML Course Director and has national Mountain Training organisation requirements to run this course,
Pre-Requisites
18 years +
Registered and completed your ML training course.
Be a MTA member to access the benefits of:
Discounted price & 2 CPD points
None MTA can join but you won't be able to redeem your CPD points
This course is for you if you are looking to check in with your skills and gain further knowledge and understanding towards assessment for ML
Equipment
We will share a fully comprehensive kit list with you during the booking stage.
You will need to wear suitable outdoor clothing (warm and waterproof) and suitable mountain footwear (boots).
We have a small selection of tents for hire but likely you will need your own. Sometimes it is possible to share tents.
Your sleeping arrangements will need to be your own.
We are happy to discuss your requirements and kit for camping.
Venue
This workshop will depart from Seathwaite Farm. Cars can be left in the Seatoller National Trust car park.
We wil meet at the Borrowdale YHA on the morning of the course before heading to Seathwaite to access the mountains.
There are good transport links and buses running from Keswick.
£2 bus fare currently in operation.
this course is accredited to mountain training
Mountain Training is the collection of awarding bodies for skills courses and qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering that operates across the UK and The Republic Of Ireland.
Our qualifications train and assess people to look after other people in these environments, whether that's leading a walk in the mountains, coaching in a climbing wall or teaching multi pitch rock climbing. People who hold our qualifications have been assessed at a nationally agreed standard.
Our Vision
A diverse and active outdoor society, supported by inspirational leaders, instructors and coaches.
Our Mission
To inspire, enable and develop people in walking, climbing and mountaineering through the provision of nationally and internationally recognised skills training and leadership qualifications.
Support for people
Mountain Training is committed to ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity to attend our courses. We work in close partnership with the mountaineering councils and a key strand of their work is to ensure that participation is open to all. The BMC Equity Steering Group and initiatives like Adventure for All have been central to this and are an excellent source of information.
CONTACT
We look forward to hearing from you and working towards your mountaineering ambitions and helping to achieve your goals.
Phone or WhatsApp:
07458353048
If calls are missed we will respond when possible, please leave a voicemail or text message where possible.
Thank you