Prior to attending the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Assessment, you must have completed the MCI training course and hold the Mountain Leader Award (summer).
You will be asked to submit a comprehensive logbook outlining your experience in relation to the requirements of the scheme, including evidence of leading multi-pitch routes at VS or above, leading others in the hills and mountains of the UK and Ireland.
↓ Course summary
This is a five-day Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Assessment Course covering all the major aspects of the MCI Award scheme.
Whilst the course is based from Tollymore National Outdoor Centre in the Mournes the course will travel to a number of other locations to make the most of varied terrain and allowing for current weather conditions.
The course is staffed by experienced Tollymore staff with a broad base of experience in all aspects of the scheme.
The course commences on the evening of Sunday 9th June 2024.
↓ Who is the course for?
The Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Assessment is for all those who have an interest in instructing all aspects of rock climbing and mountaineering skills in summer conditions in the UK and Ireland.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are familiar with the syllabus requirements and all assessment pre-requisites prior to attending this course.
Comprehensive information about the scheme, including pre-requirements and Scheme Handbook, can be found on the Mountain Training website click on this link - Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (mountain-training.org)
For this Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Assessment please bring any of your own personal rock climbing / outdoor clothing and kit such as, waterproof jacket and trousers, boots, fleece jacket, hat and gloves, harness and rack, flask, water bottle, Mourne map (1:25,000), guide book, and spare clothes. It’s best to bring plenty of lighter layers and avoid cotton if possible as it offers little heat and takes ages to dry out if wet or sweaty.
Tollymore can supply most of the equipment you require for this course but it is preferable to use your own were possible even if it’s just a chance for your instructor to comment on your kit and give advice.
↓ What does my course fee include?
The course fee includes kit, equipment, in course transport, coaching, food and accommodation.
Course accommodation will be in shared twin ensuite rooms. If you would prefer not to share a room, single occupancy may be available for an additional charge.
↓ Useful books and resources
Rock Climbing by Libby Peter, published by the MLTUK
Hillwalking by Steve Long
Handbook of Climbing – Iain Peter and Alan Fyffe
A Manual of Modern Rope Techniques – Nigel Sheppard
Further Modern Rope Techniques – Nigel Sheppard
Mourne Guidebook, published by the MCI
Collins Complete Guide to Irish Wildlife – Collins
Current situation
As you are probably aware the current advice from the Northern Ireland Executive, Health Promotion Agency NI and Health & Safety Executive NI, as well as our expert group within Sport NI is that we cannot deliver any face to face courses for our customers including use of the Hot Rock Climbing Wall.
We know that you and many others like minded folk are very keen to get back on track with your plans to attend and complete a range of personal skills training and qualifications in a range of disciplines.
Believe us when we say we are equally keen to get outside with you and help you reach your goals and complete that journey.
How do we know? Because every day we get emails and phone calls asking when will courses resume and with every NI Executive mention of easing of restrictions the emails and phone calls are more frequent……
