YHA offers an extensive range of training courses, many resulting in a nationally recognised qualification, covering a variety of outdoor pursuits. Courses are provided for those wishing to lead and supervise groups in outdoor activities including climbing and walking, and we also offer training in subjects such as navigation and first aid.
Mountain Leader Refresher Courses 18+
Coniston Holly How
If you’ve undertaken a Mountain Leader Training course but need that extra bit of help before you go for Assessment, this refresher weekend is for you! It is managed by the MTTUK and will cover aspects of navigation, steep ground and ropework, access, conservation, leadership and weather.
The course runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon with all tuition and meals included (except first night’s meal).
2nts: 16.04.10; 30.07.10
Price: £180
Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk
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Navigation for Hillwalkers
Coniston Holly How
These two day courses look at all the skills necessary for the British hillwalker to safely navigate around our mountains. These skills include macro and micro navigation, use of a compass and skills such as pacing and timing.
Essential skills such as route finding, skills we need to avoid getting lost and should we do so how to get out of trouble. The use of a GPS will also be covered.
The cost includes accommodation and course fees plus breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meal on Saturday.
2 nts. 16.07.10; 06.08.10
Price: £180
Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk
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Winter Hillwalking Courses
Coniston Holly How
This introduction to winter hillwalking includes tuition on the use of ice axes and crampons (hire available at extra cost), winter navigation, assessing the risk of snow conditions and safe decision making. The cost includes accommodation and course fees plus meals beginning with breakfast on the first morning.
2 nts. 05.02.10
Price: £200
Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk
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Single Pitch Award Training 18+
Edale
For climbers leading and supervising groups. Learn to supervise sessions on single pitch crags and artificial walls. The gritstone outcrops of the Peak District make an ideal location for this training course.
2nts: 21.05.10, 02.07.10
Price: £163
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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Single Pitch Award Assessment 18+
Edale
You will be assessed in accordance with the MLTE criteria. Involving a written paper and practical work with a group of novice climbers. You must be registered with the MLTE and hold a valid first aid certificate. You will have attended an approved training course and then gained further experience which is recorded in your logbook. Proficient in the use of climbing equipment, you are currently able to lead severe grade rock climbs.
2nts: 18.06.10
Price: £163
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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Summer mountain leader award training 18+
Coniston Holly How
A six-day course based at YHA Coniston Holly How from Sunday morning to Friday afternoon. The course is managed by the UKMTB and designed for hill walkers wishing to lead people in the mountains. Skills covered include navigation, campcraft, ropework, access and conservation, leadership and weather.
5nts: 14.03.10, 04.04.10, 30.05.10, 20.06.10, 18.07.10, 15.08.10, 12.09.10, 24.10.10,14.11.10
Price: £400
Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk
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Summer mountain leader award assessment 18+
Coniston Holly How
A six-day course with assessment based at YHA Coniston Holly How from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon. During the course candidates will spend two nights 'under canvas'. It is a pre-requisite to have completed a training course (or gained exemption from an ML board) prior to the course. Please contact us for more details.
5nts: 14.03.10, 04.04.10, 30.05.10, 20.06.10, 18.07.10, 15.08.10, 12.09.10, 24.10.10, 14.11.10
Price: £410
Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk
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Okehampton Discovery Breaks - Navigation Courses
Okehampton
Fed up being a sheep, mystified by a compass or GPS, don’t know who Naismith was, or what a handrail is, then this is the course for you. Aimed at people who wish to learn to navigate confidently it is based on the syllabus for the National Navigation Award Scheme and can be certificated to bronze or silver award. Based in Dartmoor National Park this is the ideal location to practice these skills and have an enjoyable weekend. As in previous years we run a woman only and an adults and family course
Dates for 2010:
Mixed: 26-28 March, 9-11 April, 30 April -2 May, 23-25 Jul, 22-24 Oct
Woman only : 2-4 April, 20-22 Aug, 1-3 Oct
Price: £139.00 per adult £127.00 per under 18
Price includes two nights full board accommodation, all equipment and transport and qualified instruction. The course commences on Friday at 7.30pm with an induction from your instructor and concludes around 4pm on the Sunday with a debrief.
Tel: 0845 371 9651
Email: okehampton@yha.org.uk
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NNAS Bronze Navigation 16+
Edale
The Bronze level of this National Navigation Award Scheme covers essential map work and using a compass. This is ideal for beginners, expect walks of 15km with significant height gains and occasionally rough terrain.
2nts: 06.11.09, 08.01.10, 12.02.10, 16.04.10, 09.07.10, 17.09.10, 05.11.10
Price: £141
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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NNAS Silver Navigation 16+
Edale
The Silver level of the National Navigation Award Scheme covers more difficult and complex navigational problems. This is particularly suitable for those with NNAS Bronze. Expect walks of 15km with significant height gains and occasionally rough terrain.
2nts: 23.10.09, 27.11.09, 15.01.10, 26.02.10, 30.04.10, 10.09.10, 22.10.10, 26.11.10
Price: £141
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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NNAS Gold Navigation Training 16+
Edale
Two days intensive training in the heart of the Dark Peak, covering map and compass techniques, night navigation and sufficient for the worst terrain and adverse weather. Significant previous map and compass work or Silver Award strongly recommended.
2nts: 30.10.09, 11.12.09, 22.01.10, 12.03.10, 29.10.10, 03.12.10
Price: £141
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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NNAS Gold Navigation Assessment 16+
Edale
Two days of thorough and intensive assessment in all aspects of the syllabus and in challenging moorland terrain. Gold Training is a pre-requisite.
2nts: 13.11.09, 05.03.10, 12.11.10
Price: £143
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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Mountain Leader Training 18+
Edale
Train to lead groups of hill walkers anywhere in the British Isles in summer conditions. The Peak district is well located for a mountainous expedition to the Lake District or North Wales.
6nts: 09.11.09, 05.04.10, 20.11.10
Price: £417
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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Mountain Leader - Assessment 20+
Edale
7 days of practical and written assessment in all main elements of the MLTE syllabus including a 3-day mountain expedition. You will have been assessed in all major areas of the syllabus. If you have attended an approved training course (or have received exemption from one) and have then completed the log book/consolidation period, then this course is for you
6nts: 15.11.09, 06.12.10
Price: £424
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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Walking Group Leader Award - Training 18+
Edale
The WGL is the nationally accredited award for group leaders in open non mountainous high or wild country, known as upland, moor, bog, fell, hill or down. This mainly practical course trains for all elements of the syllabus.
3nts: 25.10.09, 30.03.10, 26.10.10, 30.11.10
Price: £198
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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Walking Group Leader Award - Assessment 18+
Edale
The WGL is the nationally accredited award for group leaders in open non mountainous high or wild country, known as upland, moor, bog, fell, hill or down. This mainly practical course will assess candidates in all elements of the syllabus.
3nts: 28.10.09, 26.03.10, 22.10.10
Price: £202
Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk
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