ML refresher
2 day assessment prep
(with wild camp & night nav)
This two-day workshop takes place in the mountains and includes an overnight expedition. With a clear focus on assessment preparedness, we’ll cover navigation, leadership, and the key competencies required to meet the Mountain Leader standard.
Whether you're looking to check in ahead of your assessment or add valuable experience during your consolidation period, this course offers practical, targeted support to help you progress with confidence.
Accreditation
This workshop is for Mountain Leader trainees.
MTA members gain 2 CPD points for attending
10% off this refresher when you book an LDM assessment
You can view the workshops here on Mountain Training
2 DAY COURSE
PRICES: £220pp
MTA PRICE: £190pp
COURSE OUTLINE
This two-day mountain workshop is designed as a comprehensive refresher for those who have already completed their Mountain Leader Training. It covers all key elements of the Mountain Leader syllabus (except ropework) and includes an overnight expedition to develop confidence and consolidate your skills.
You’ll receive targeted preparation and focused, constructive feedback, making this an ideal opportunity to fine-tune your skills and address any uncertainties ahead of your assessment.
Please note: Ropework is not covered in this workshop. However, we offer a separate dedicated ropework skills course for those looking to revise or build confidence in that area.
OUTLINE:
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Planning:
Clarify the aims and objectives of an ML expedition, with a focus on leadership decision-making in 'real-feel' assessment scenarios.
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Leadership in the ML Scheme:
Explore the role of the leader - from setting vision to providing appropriate support and challenge to a group.
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Navigation Coaching:
Targeted support to broaden your understanding of navigation strategies & techniques, and how to manage your navigation on assessment.
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Navigation to Assessment Standard:
Develop your ability to deliver accurate, confident legs using contour interpretation, blind legs, and relocation strategies - all with an assessment feel.
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Camp-craft & Expedition Skills:
Refine your approach to wild camping, including equipment choice, stove use, nutrition, and group leadership at camp - making sure your dialled in and efficient for your assessment week.
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Night Navigation:
Undertake a structured night navigation exercise to practise and demonstrate your skills in poor visibility.
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Mapwork:
Navigate using a variety of map scales, including 1:40,000, and adapt techniques to suit different mapping styles - make sure you're at the right level on smaller scale maps.
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Environmental & Background Knowledge:
Discuss key themes relevant to access, conservation, flora/fauna, and the responsibilities of a Mountain Leader - and take some top tips into your assessment week.
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Candidate-Led Discussions:
Take part in guided discussions across the full ML syllabus to reinforce knowledge and fill any gaps.
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Feedback & Development:
Each candidate will receive a debrief, clear goal setting, and personalised feedback to support next steps
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
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Individuals who have completed their Mountain Leader Training and are preparing for assessment
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Candidates in the consolidation phase who want targeted feedback and practice across the syllabus
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Those seeking structured support to build confidence in key areas such as navigation, leadership, and campcraft
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People who want to check their readiness before booking an assessment
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Individuals looking to refine techniques and address specific areas of uncertainty
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Anyone aiming to operate at or above the Mountain Leader assessment standard in a supportive environment
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Candidates who want personalised coaching and clear goal setting to guide their final preparation
SKILLS COVERED:
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Understand aims and objectives for the expedition
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Leadership in the scheme – vision, support, challenge
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Coaching and broadening of knowledge towards navigation
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Demonstrating the ML standard
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Working towards blind legs & relocation techniques
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All Camp craft skills needed for a comfortable night on assessment
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Leadership at camp – nutrition, stoves and equipmentNight navigation exercise
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Different scale maps and navigation on 1:40,000 (day 2) Environment and background knowledge
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All round syllabus points – candidate led discussions
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Debriefs, goal setting and individual feedback
WORKSHOP PROVIDER CREDENTIALS:
Workshop provider: Sam Marsland (WMCI & ML course director)
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT:
Your CPD record - If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point/s will automatically be added to your record in due course - you will not need to add it yourself.
dates
If you are a looking to undertake a private workshop, then get in touch and we can help run a refresher bespoke to you.
(1-1 £200 | 1-2 £250) [per day]
+£50 overnight fee
COURSE RATIOS
1:4 Ratio
Min. course size: 2
Max. course size: 4
Course needs 2 people to run
This is an open workshop designed for you to meet with other ML trainees and find other candidates to consolidate with.
Sam holds the WMCI award, is a ML Course Director and has national Mountain Training organisation requirements to run this course,
PRE-REQUISITES
18 years +
Registered and completed your ML training course.
Be a MTA member to access the benefits of:
Discounted price & 2 CPD points
None MTA can join but you won't be able to redeem your CPD points
This course is for you if you are looking to check in with your skills and gain further knowledge and understanding towards assessment for ML
EQUIPMENT
We will share a fully comprehensive kit list with you during the booking stage.
You will need to wear suitable outdoor clothing (warm and waterproof) and suitable mountain footwear (boots).
We have a small selection of tents for hire but likely you will need your own. Sometimes it is possible to share tents.
Your sleeping arrangements will need to be your own.
We are happy to discuss your requirements and kit for camping.
VENUE
We wil meet at the Borrowdale YHA on the morning of the course before heading to Seatoller to access the mountains.
This workshop will depart from Seatoller.
Cars can be left in the Seatoller National Trust car park.
There are good transport links and buses running from Keswick.
£2 bus fare currently in operation.
this course is accredited to mountain training
Mountain Training is the collection of awarding bodies for skills courses and qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering that operates across the UK and The Republic Of Ireland.
Our qualifications train and assess people to look after other people in these environments, whether that's leading a walk in the mountains, coaching in a climbing wall or teaching multi pitch rock climbing. People who hold our qualifications have been assessed at a nationally agreed standard.
Our Vision
A diverse and active outdoor society, supported by inspirational leaders, instructors and coaches.
Our Mission
To inspire, enable and develop people in walking, climbing and mountaineering through the provision of nationally and internationally recognised skills training and leadership qualifications.
Support for people
Mountain Training is committed to ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity to attend our courses. We work in close partnership with the mountaineering councils and a key strand of their work is to ensure that participation is open to all. The BMC Equity Steering Group and initiatives like Adventure for All have been central to this and are an excellent source of information.
Hire our Lake District Mountaineering instructors for private and tailored programmes.
Suited to your goals & ambitions to make the most of YOUR time in the mountains.
Choose from the following areas to work on, on a bespoke basis
Micro Navigation Skills (Contour Only)
Day rates:
1:1 £200
1:2 £250
CONTACT
We look forward to hearing from you and working towards your mountaineering ambitions and helping to achieve your goals.
Phone or WhatsApp:
07458353048
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Thank you