MTA WORKSHOP
ml steep ground refresher
(party managment anf rope work)
A one day workshop looking at steep ground management and emergency rope work in line with the ML syllabus. Develop understanding of the basic knots and rope work expected for assessment.
Accreditation
This workshop is for Mountain Leader trainees.
MTA members gain 1 CPD point for attending
You can view the workshops here on Mountain Training
1 DAY COURSE
PRICES: £80pp
MTA PRICE: £70pp
COURSE OUTLINE
A one day workshop looking at steep ground management and emergency rope work in line with the ML syllabus. Develop understanding of the basic knots and rope work expected for assessment.
SKILLS COVERED
Understand aims and objectives
Leadership in the scheme – vision, support, challenge
Movement and walking skills & coaching points for pace, rhythm, foot placement, conservation of energy, balance, and coordination.
Group management
Route finding and terrain selection
Spotting and its limitations
Considerations for briefings and safe attachment to the rope
Direct and Indirect rope techniques
Anchor selection
Managing people up and down steep ground with the rope
Confidence roping where appropriate
Feedback and debriefs
Debriefs, goal setting and individual feedback
EQUIPMENT/KIT REQUIRED
Hill kit for a full day in the mountain day;
Waterproofs
Warm layers
Hat and gloves
Walking boots
30m rope - can be provided
Helmet
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.
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Course Ratios
1:6 Ratio
Min. course size: 2
Max. course size: 6
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 & 1 CPD point
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).
You will need all of your regular hill kit plus lunch, snacks and water for the day.
30 metre ML ropes can be provided.
Helmets can also be provided
Venue
This workshop is delivered from the Borrowdale YHA.
It is recommended that you use the accommodation here at the YHA if you wish to stay over, they do camping too.
There are good transport links and buses running from Keswick
Here we will introduce the course outlines, planning stages and discuss our objectives
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