ROCK CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR Training
Cost of the course: £255*
Location: Peak District
Duration: 3 Days
Dates: 19 - 21 February 2027 - Peak District
Ratio: 1:4
Format: The course commences at 10:00 at Awesome Walls indoor climbing centre in Sheffield (the entry fee of candidates is not included in the course fee) with each day finishing by 17:00. The remainder of the course is spent around the Hope Valley and is non-residential. It is the responsibility of candidates to arrange their own accommodation and meals. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own transport to/from each of the days (There is a BMC 'LiftShare' scheme - details here).
Requirements: Before attending a Rock Climbing Instructor training course, candidates need to register with Mountain Training. Further details regarding this process can be found here. Candidates must have led a number of traditionally protected outdoor climbs, bolted sport routes and indoor climbs which have been recorded on the DLOG system (further details of how to use DLOG can be found here). Further details regarding the Mountain Training pre-requirements for attending the Rock Climbing Instructor training course can be found here.
For more details please have a look at the 'Course Notes' or don't hesitate to get in touch.
(When booking a place with a 30% deposit the balance is payable 6 weeks prior to start of the course. If a place is booked six weeks or less before the start of a course the full cost is payable. Booking T & Cs can be found here.)
19 - 21 February 2027
[4 places available]
Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment (2 days total) - £205*
The Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment course assesses candidates ability to run safe and rewarding single pitch rock and indoor climbing and abseiling sessions for new climbers. The course commences at 09:00 at the Pool Cafe in Hathersage with the final day finishing by 17:00. The course is non-residential and it is the responsibility of candidates to arrange their own accommodation and meals. This course is delivered on a 1:4 ratio.
Candidates are responsible for arranging their own transport to/from each of the days (There is a BMC 'LiftShare' scheme - details here).
Before attending a Rock Climbing Instructor assessment course, candidates need to ensure that they have the appropriate quantity of experience recorded on the DLOG system (further details of how to use DLOG can be found here). Further details regarding the Mountain Training pre-requirements for attending the Rock Climbing Instructor assessment course can be found here.
Once you have booked a place on the course you will be emailed detailed course notes outlining the programme, meeting points and required equipment etc.
(When booking a place with a 30% deposit the balance is payable 6 weeks prior to start of the course. If a place is booked six weeks or less before the start of a course the full cost is payable. Booking T & Cs can be found here.)
14-15 November 2026
[Fully Booked]
7 - 8 April 2026
[2 places available]
13-14 November 2027
[4 places available]
* funding is available towards course costs. Further details can be found here.
A few things that clients have said about our courses:
"Hi Jules. Top course! Great balance of theory and practical from yourself and Phil. Really looking forward to getting click at it all and coming back for assessment."
"Just a quick email to say that the assessment was a really good two days with Phil. He had a relaxed but professional approach which made us all feel less nervous about it and we were able to enjoy it. Would highly recommend him and your company to anyone."
"Hi Jules. Thanks for an invaluable and information-packed weekend of RCI Training. All three days were very useful and we were even blessed with the rain holding off today. Both yourself and Phil were excellent trainers, making good choices of venue and with all the resources that we needed."