SINGLE PITCH AWARD
MOUNTAIN LEADER
TRAINING SCOTLAND
CLIMBING WALL AWARD
ROCK CLIMBING
AVAILABILITY
HOME PAGE
BOOKING FORM
EMAIL CONTACT FORM
GENERAL INFORMATION
PUBLICATIONS
PHOTO GALLERY
.jpg)
INTRODUCTION
The SPA, or Single Pitch Award, is a nationally recognised qualification for those wishing to supervise individuals and groups top and bottom roping, abseiling and using artificial climbing structures. The Single Pitch Award is administered by the MLTUK through home nation boards. As a nation-wide award, it is quite acceptable for those registered with, for instance, the MLTE to be trained and assessed by an MLTS registered provider. It is also fine to be trained and assessed by the same provider. Registration on the scheme is a pre-requirement for the courses, contact the MLTS on 01479 861248 for a prospectus and syllabus.
COURSES APPROVED BY MOUNTAIN LEADER TRAINING SCOTLAND
SPA TRAINING
The SPA training course is run over two days, with 20 hours training contact time. It covers a variety of relevant skills, and both personal climbing and group session techniques will be covered, as will group usage of climbing walls.
EXPERIENCE: As per MLTUK guidelines.
RATIO: 1:4 (As per MLTUK regulations)
2008
APRIL 26-27, MAY 17-18, JUNE 7-8, JULY 19-20, AUGUST 23-24, SEPTEMBER 20-21, NOVEMBER 1-2.
£110.00 PER PERSON.
BOOK NOW
SPA ASSESSMENT
The SPA assessment course runs over two days, and tests the candidate on a variety of syllabus related topics, such as personal climbing and abseiling skills, group climbing activities, the solving of common climbing-related problems, etc.
EXPERIENCE: As per MLTUK guidelines.
RATIO: 1:2 - 1:4 (As per MLTUK regulations)
2008
MAY 10-11, JUNE 21-22, AUGUST 2-3, SEPTEMBER 6-7, OCTOBER 4-5, NOVEMBER 8-9.
£110.00 PER PERSON
BOOK NOW
SPA RE-ASSESSMENT
One day re-assessments for deferred candidates are arranged to order, and are usually on a 1:1 basis. You do not have to have been originally assessed by us to attend a re-assessment here.
EXPERIENCE: Meeting the re-assessment criteria, as laid out in your original deferral.
RATIO: 1:1 - 1:4
£140.00 per candidate plus accommodation if required.
Dates to suit - call us to arrange a suitable time.
BOOK NOW
In addition to the above, we keep a list of candidates requiring Single Pitch Award training or assessment on dates other than those indicated. If you are looking for an alternative date, or wish to make a last minute booking, please call us for the latest date list. Vacancies are often available at short notice.
UKMTB MODERATORS REPORT
All registered SPA providers have to adhere to certain guidelines set out by the MLTUK. To ensure continuity between providers, moderators observe courses on a regular basis. Pete Hill is Highlander Mountaineering's SPA provider, and below are a couple of paragraphs from an SPA training course which was moderated by Allen Fyffe, secretary of the MLTS: "The day covered aspects of the syllabus such as multiple anchors, top and bottom roping, abseiling and group management. All were well covered at an appropriate level for both the candidates and the award. I was pleased to see a lot of candidate involvement and the chance for them to set up and discuss group climbing equipment and abseiling situations. The course also inter-acted in a very positive way with other crag users and the candidates given the opportunity to see for themselves how SPA should be used when sharing the cliff with others. In short this was a good course well delivered with plenty of time spent on the important basics but at the same time offering a range of suitable techniques. The fact that no time was lost over lunch or other breaks was good and ensured maximum use of time".