Training Courses

YHA offers an extensive range of training courses, many resulting in a nationally recognised qualification, covering a variety of outdoor pursuits. Courses are provided for those wishing to lead and supervise groups in outdoor activities including climbing and walking, and we also offer training in subjects such as navigation and first aid.

Summer mountain leader award training 18+ (Coniston)

Coniston Holly How

A six-day course based at YHA Coniston Holly How from Sunday morning to Friday afternoon. The course is managed by the UKMTB and designed for hill walkers wishing to lead people in the mountains. Skills covered include navigation, campcraft, ropework, access and conservation, leadership and weather.

5nts: 15.03.09, 12.04.09, 24.05.09, 21.06.09, 26.07.09, 16.08.09, 20.09.09, 25.10.09, 08.11.09
Price: £380

Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk

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Summer mountain leader award assessment 18+ (Coniston)

Coniston Holly How

A six-day course with assessment based at YHA Coniston Holly How from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon. During the course candidates will spend two nights 'under canvas'. It is a pre-requisite to have completed a training course (or gained exemption from an ML board) prior to the course. Please contact us for more details.

5nts: 15.03.09, 12.04.09, 24.05.09, 21.06.09, 26.07.09, 16.08.09, 20.09.09, 25.10.09, 08.11.09 
Price: £390

Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk

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Winter Hill Walking Courses - Coniston Holly How

Coniston Holly How

This introduction to winter hill walking includes tuition on the use of ice axes and crampons (hire available at extra cost), winter navigation, assessing the risk of snow conditions and safe decision-making. The price includes accommodation and course fees only but meals are available at an additional costs.

2nts: 30.01.09, 27.02.09

Price: £181

Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk

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Okehampton Discovery Breaks - Navigation Courses

Okehampton

Fed up being a sheep, mystified by a compass or GPS, don’t know who Naismith was, or what a handrail is, then this is the course for you. Aimed at people who wish to learn to navigate confidently it is based on the syllabus for the National Navigation Award Scheme and can be certificated to bronze or silver award.  Based in Dartmoor National Park this is the ideal location to practice these skills and have an enjoyable weekend. As in previous years we run a woman only and an adults and family course

2nts:
Adults: 06.03.09, 10.04.09, 14.08.09, 02.10.09  
Woman only (Over 18): 01.05.09, 19.06.09, 18.09.09, 30.10.09
Price: Adults £122, Under 18s £111

Price includes two nights full board accommodation, all equipment and transport and qualified instruction. The course commences on Friday at 7.30pm with an induction from your instructor and concludes around 4pm on the Sunday with a debrief.

Tel: 0845 371 9651
Email: okehampton@yha.org.uk

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Single Pitch Award Assessment 18+

Edale

You will be assessed in accordance with the MLTE criteria. Involving a written paper and practical work with a group of novice climbers. You must be registered with the MLTE and hold a valid first aid certificate. You will have attended an approved training course and then gained further experience which is recorded in your logbook. Proficient in the use of climbing equipment, you are currently able to lead severe grade rock climbs. (Run from YHA Hathersage).

2nts: 19.06.09
Price: £156

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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Single Pitch Award Training 18+

Edale

For climbers leading and supervising groups. Learn to supervise sessions on single pitch crags and artificial walls. The gritstone outcrops of the Peak District make an ideal location for this training course. (Run from YHA Hathersage).

2nts: 22.05.09, 03.07.09 
Price: £156

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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Emergency First Aid Training Weekend

Coniston Holly How

Gain an emergency first aid skills certificate vital for any outdoor qualification and also for the workplace. The course, based at YHA Coniston Holly How, will include treatment for hypothermia and other emergencies in the wild and remote.

Price includes tuition, two nights accommodation (Friday and Saturday), and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Other meals available but not included.

2nts 28.11.08, 23.01.09
Price: £130.00

 

Tel: 0845 371 9511
Email: conistonhh@yha.org.uk

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NNAS Bronze Navigation 16+

Edale

The Bronze level of this National Navigation Award Scheme covers essential map work and using a compass. This is ideal for beginners, expect walks of 15km with significant height gains and occasionally rough terrain.

2nts: 06.02.09, 17.04.09, 18.09.09, 06.11.09
Price: £135 (2009)

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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NNAS Silver Navigation 16+

Edale

The Silver level of the National Navigation Award Scheme covers more difficult and complex navigational problems. This is particularly suitable for those with NNAS Bronze. Expect walks of 15km with significant height gains and occasionally rough terrain.

2nts: 16.01.09, 27.02.09, 01.05.09, 11.09.09, 23.10.09, 27.11.09
Price: £135

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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NNAS Gold Navigation Training 16+

Edale

Two days intensive training in the heart of the Dark Peak, covering map and compass techniques, night navigation and sufficient for the worst terrain and adverse weather. Significant previous map and compass work or Silver Award strongly recommended.

2nts: 23.01.09, 13.03.09, 30.10.09, 11.12.09  
Price: £135

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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NNAS Gold Navigation Assessment 16+

Edale

Two days of thorough and intensive assessment in all aspects of the syllabus and in challenging moorland terrain. Gold Training is a pre-requisite.

2nts: 06.03.09, 13.11.09
Price: £138

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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Summer Mountain Walking Leader Training 18+ (Edale)

Edale

Train to lead groups of hill walkers anywhere in the British Isles in summer conditions. The Peak district is well located for a mountainous expedition to the Lake District or North Wales.

6nts: 11.04.09, 09.11.09 
Price: £390

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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Summer Mountain Walking Leader - Assessment 20+ (Edale)

Edale

7 days of practical and written assessment in all main elements of the MLTE syllabus including a 3-day mountain expedition. You will have been assessed in all major areas of the syllabus. If you have attended an approved training course (or have received exemption from one) and have then completed the log book/consolidation period, then this course is for you

6nts: 15.11.09 
Price: £396

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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Walking Group Leader Award - Training 18+

Edale

The WGL is the nationally accredited award for group leaders in open non mountainous high or wild country, known as upland, moor, bog, fell, hill or down. This mainly practical course trains for all elements of the syllabus.

3nts: 05.04.09, 25.10.09 
Price: £189

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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Walking Group Leader Award - Assessment 18+

Edale

The WGL is the nationally accredited award for group leaders in open non mountainous high or wild country, known as upland, moor, bog, fell, hill or down. This mainly practical course will assess candidates in all elements of the syllabus.

3nts: 08.04.09, 28.10.09
Price: £193

Tel: 0845 371 9514
Email: edale@yha.org.uk

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