Single Pitch Award

SPA
Within the UK the number of orgainsed groups enjoying rock climbing and abseiling at outcrops, crags, quarries and climbing walls has multiplied in recent years. MLTUK are concerned that high standards of supervision are maintained, so that both enjoyment and safety are enhanced, without compromising either the sport of climbing or the participation of other crag and wall users. The SPA was set up to provide high standards of supervision delivered through courses providing formal training and assessment for registered candidates.
The scheme is designed to provide a basic level of competence for those in a position of responsibility during single pitch rock climbing activities.
Prior to booking a course you need to first register for the SPA award with your home nation training board for example (MLTS) Mountain Leader Training Scotland

SPA Training
This course is delivered over a 2 day combined day and evening programme and is a fun and highly educational rock climbing course. During this programme the course visits an indoor climbing centre and 2 different outdoor single pitch climbing crags. The main technical topics of this course are:
Technical and safety equipment
Anchors
Belaying
Abseiling
Personal climbing skills / out of doors traditional leading and indoor climbing
Background knowledge
The climbing environment
Access and conservation
Etiquette
Group supervision / supervising sessions
Group management

Ratio: 1-4

If you need further assistance please call our bookings team on 01887 822 699

SPA Assessment
Following a training course candidates will enter a consolidation period, where they further experience in personal rock climbing at outdoor crags, indoor climbing walls and gain attain experience assisting and supervising groups in a mixture of climbing venues.
At climbmts the assessment phase is delivered over 2 consecutive days normally all two day course like this one run on Saturday’s and Sundays. However, tailor made course dates are available for private group bookings.
The assessed technical topics are as above.
The training course alone is not a qualification, this award is competence based therefore an assessment phase is required to pass and attain certification / qualification for the Single Pitch Award.

Course ratio 1-4

Course location
Aberfeldy, North Perthshire, Scotland. This stunning location has easy access to some of the finest roadside crags in Scotland, our local village of Aberfeldy is surrounded by hills and forests and is well serviced with excellent amenities and transport services. Aberfeldy is truly the adventure capital of Scotland.

To book a training or assessment course for the SPA you must first register with your home nation board.

If you need further assistance please call our bookings team on 01887 822 699