Overview
This three-day assessment course will test your leadership skills in the hills and on the moors. Before attending the course candidates must either have completed their Hill and Moorland Leader training course or been granted exemption from training by Mountain Training.
All of our courses are delivered by our small core team of Mountaineering Instructors (all of which are MCI’s or WMCI’s) who have lots of experience in delivering Hill and Moorland Leader courses as well as working delivering a range of activities to a variety of different clients. For us assessment courses are all about setting an atmosphere in which everyone feels welcome and able to perform at their best with the minimum of stress. We know assessments are a challenge – we’ve been there! So we work hard to ensure you get the best out of yourself when it matters, making the assessment experience as relaxed and enjoyable as possible.
Pre-requisites
Prior to turning up for your Hill and Moorland Leader assessment you must:
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You must be at least 18 years old
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You must have completed a Hill and Moorland Leader training course (or a Mountain Leader training course)
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You must be familiar with the syllabus
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You must have recorded a minimum of 40 quality hill days in at least three upland areas of the UK or Ireland
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You must have physically attended and completed (i.e. not online) a first aid course which involved at least two full days or sixteen hours of instruction and included an element of assessment
Course Location
Hathersage, in the Peak District.
Course Syllabus
As an accredited Mountain Training course provider for the Hill and Moorland Leader qualification, we always ensure we are up to date with the latest syllabus developments and training methods. Below is a list of the main key topic areas of the Training Syllabus:
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Walking and group management
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Navigation
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Hazards and emergency procedures
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Equipment
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Responsibilities of the leader
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Group management
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Access, conservation, and environmental knowledge
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Weather
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Background Knowledge
Detailed information on each of the above topics can be found in the Hill and Moorland Handbook, and the onus is on you to be competent in all of them by the time you come to assessment.
Access to Courses
Mountain Training is committed to ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity to attend its courses, as are we. If you have a particular need that requires extra assistance, please discuss it with Mountain Training or alternatively, you can contact us.
To find out more please visit: https://www.mountain-training.org/help/resources/support-for-people-with-additional-needs
Course Format
Day 1
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9am – 6pm
Classroom (9am – 9.45am):
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Meet at A.E. Training Centre (Hathersage)
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Course intro & Intro to Hill and Moorland Leader Assessment process
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Equipment
On Hill (10am – 6pm):
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Navigation
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Access, Conservation & Environment
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Emergency procedures
Day 2
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9am – 10pm*
exact timings dependent on time of year due to daylight hours
On Hill (9am – 10pm):
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Leadership & Decision Making
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Group Management
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Navigation (Contd.)
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Navigation (Poor visibility)
Day 3
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9am – 5pm
On Hill (9am – 3.30pm):
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Leadership (Contd.)
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Group Management (Contd.)
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Navigation (Contd.)
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Access & environment (Contd.)
Classroom (3.30pm – 5pm):
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Individual Debriefs & Results
