Outdoor Skills Training
Throughout the year Ardroy runs skills courses open to individuals who are working towards outdoor activity instructor qualifications. Grants of up to £500 are available for qualifying individuals for many of these courses. Please see the ILA Scotland page.
The list below only shows those NGB courses which are scheduled in the near future. Many other courses are already available, and we would always like to hear from you if you think we might be able to provide something new. Also, please see our Other Courses page. So, if you want training - ask us!
We also run courses for other Outdoor Centres and Colleges where they have ILA registered students/staff. This can reduce the cost by up to £200! Please contact us if interested.
Please click on a course below to view more details:
Next Course Dates: None Planned at present. Got three friends? Do they meet the pre-req's? We'll run one for you!
Cost: £185
Course description:
Training: 2-Day Course - usually a weekend.
Single Pitch Award.
The award for individuals wishing to teach groups Rock Climbing and Abseiling on British Single Pitch Crags.
Entry requirements:
Minimum age: 18
Registered with Mountain Leader Training (Scotland)
At least 15 routes led outdoors with leader placed protection
Cost:
£185.00 per person (VAT 0%)
RESIDENTIAL SPA TRAINING COURSE
Here is the information for the residential SPA Training course. In order to secure a place, complete and return both the booking form and medical form to Ardroy OEC within 14 days, together with your cheque made payable to ‘Fife Council’ for £185 per person.
Registration for the SPA scheme prior to the course is essential, and I am afraid that anyone failing to meet the pre-requisites as stated by the MLTS will be unable to continue attending the course, and will still be liable for the full cost of the course.
To this end, could you please fill in the downloadable form detailing climbs that you have led, and return it completed with your booking form. The climbs can be of any grade, but the protection needs to be leader placed.
Bring all your own personal climbing equipment, including lead rack and ropes if you own them. A helmet is a requirement – please let us know if you require one! We do have a limited number of lead ropes available, and will also provide abseil and rigging ropes, plus any other technical equipment needed. The course will continue regardless of the weather, so come prepared for anything!
Do remember to bring your Logbooks, and a small notebook and/or a digital camera may prove useful.
The programme can be accessed below. As you can see, the weekend is an intense one – as the syllabus is comprehensive the MLTS requires 20 hours of contact time.
An Ardroy minibus will transport you to climbing venues on both days.
Next Course Dates:
No courses planned at present.
Course description:
SPA Assessment (Based here in Lochgoilhead).
Entry Requirements:
Minimum age: 18
Absolute minimum of 40 outdoor routes led, some of which must be at severe grade.
Valid First Aid certificate.
Attendance on a training course or an exemption certificate.
Cost
2009 cost - £160.00 (VAT 0%) Residential
SPA Assessment Course Programme
Course will start Friday evening here at Ardroy, and then on local crags for the two other days.
Forms to Download: -
Next Course Dates:
none planned at present
Course description:
A 6-Day Residential Course, including an overnight camp.
Mountain Leader Award Training (ML)
Training towards the ML Assessment course, which qualifies individuals intending to lead groups Hill Walking in the British Isles under summer conditions. Completion of the ML Training course is mandatory if you plan to undergo assessment. (See MLTUK Website for details).
Entry requirements:
Minimum age: 18
Registered with one of the four home nation Mountain Leader Training Boards.
At least 20 quality mountain days logged.
Cost:
2009 cost - £390.00 VAT 0% (Residential) We also sometimes run courses offsite for a reduced rate.
Forms to Download: -
Next Course Dates:
No courses planned at present
Course description:
A 5-Day Residential Course, including two overnight camps.
Mountain Leader Award.
The award for individuals intending to lead groups Hill Walking in the British Mountains under Summer Conditions.
Entry requirements:
Minimum age: 18. Absolute minimum of 40 quality mountain days logged.
Registered with one of the four home nation Mountain Leader Training Boards.
Attendance on a training course or an exemption certificate.
Valid First Aid certificate.
Cost:
£375.00 VAT 0% (Residential)
Forms to Download: -
Next Course Dates:
None planned at present
Course description:
A 4-Day training course covering the practical and theorectical aspects of the syllabus.
The Level 1 is the first step on the paddle-sport coaching pathway.
The qualification introduces new coaches to the concepts underpinning good coaching practice and helps them understand and coach technical and tactical elements of the sport.
Entry requirements:
Minimum age 16
Registration with home nation governing body
Be at 2-Star level
Have completed a BCU canoe safety test or foundation safety & rescue training
Have an interest in paddle-sport and be keen to learn more
Other requirements:
All equipment provided where needed.
Start Date:
tbc
End Date:
tbc
2009 Cost:
Residential - £320.00 (VAT 0%)
Forms to Download: -
For full details of forthcoming courses contact us using the details at the foot of this page.
Please see the Instructor Training page for more about our year-long assistant trainee scheme.
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