Indoor Climbing Assistant

Min. age for the course: 16

Course length: 1 day

Ideal for: Young people looking to take the first step on the pathway to becoming an instructor, volunteers and parents who want to get more involved with the delivery of climbing sessions.

Indoor Climbing Assistant courses delivered by Mountain Training England are regulated by Ofqual.

*DLOG is the digital logbook on our system, which you will be able to access once you have registered on a qualification.

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Course

The course involves one day (or potentially two evenings) of training and ongoing assessment in a supportive learning environment.

Your experience prior to attending the course will have a huge impact on the result and you should try to be as fully prepared as possible.

The course will be delivered by one of our approved providers in a public or private climbing wall in the UK or Ireland. Most courses are non-residential although some providers offer a residential option so you can choose one that's right for you.

Syllabus

Technical competence (equipment, belaying, personal skills and background knowledge)

Management and decision making (managing participants under supervision, demonstrations and understanding your role)

Teaching and learning skills

The climbing environment (access, etiquette and ethics)

At the end of the course you will receive one of three results:

• Pass
• Defer
• Fail

Beyond the course

Our membership association (Mountain Training Association) offers peer-led learning opportunities and formal workshops on a range of topics, from coaching climbing movement to lead climbing skills, to help you develop following the course.

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Candidate handbook last updated: January 2025