Tollymore Mountain Centre –Training for Leaders

 

We often talk about “competence“ as a leader .  The HSE recognises four ways of being deemed competent . 
These are :

      Holding a relevant qualification ( e.g. ML , WGL for Hill-Walking )

      Holding an equivalent qualification (Guides Association Walking Scheme /ELB Awards

      Suitable in-house training /assessment such as training provided by an organization or club

      Competence through experience . 

Walking group Leader Award
This award is for leaders of walking groups in summer conditions in non -mountainous hilly terrain such as upland , bog , moor , hill .  The scheme helps to develop the necessary skills , self sufficiency and experience for all weather conditions . To complete the scheme you must register with MLTNI and join one of the mountaineering councils. You then fulfill the pre-training requirements , attend a three day training course , fulfill pre-assessment requirements and finally attend a three day assessment course . 
Cost .  Training Course £ 186 ; Assessment Course £ 197

Mountain Leader Award
Mountains are usually remote and exposed to harsh and unpredictable weather .  They are therefore hazardous for novice walkers , the ML course is designed to help responsible leaders to operate in mountainous terrain in summer conditions .  These courses teach group management skills , ability to deal with mountain hazards , navigational skills for all conditions and increase environmental awareness .  There is an expedition element to the scheme . 
To complete the scheme you must register with MLTNI and join one of the mountaineering councils. You then fulfill the pre-training requirements , attend a six day training course , fulfill pre-assessment requirements and finally attend a five day assessment course . 
Cost .  Training Course £ 365 ; Assessment Course £300

Club Specific Training
Tollymore has provided training to a number of clubs e.g. Wee Binnians and Mourne
ramblers based on needs .  This is usually one day and covers areas such as:

      Group management and leadership

      Navigation

      Security on steep ground

Completion of this training course is not a measure or guarantee of competence of course participants , but may be useful training for those in leadership positions within clubs.

Cost   £ 55 per person

Education and Library Board Leadership Training  for Leaders .

 

First Aid Training
Rescue Emergency Care courses provide first aid training at a variety of levels and
provides a framework by which individuals or organizations can run and certificate
In-house first aid courses .
Full details of all courses are available at: http://www.tollymore.com/Tollymore/Courses/FirstAid/

UFRC club leadership & training Day   at Tollymore Mountain Centre 
Saturday 17 November