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Mountain Leader Navigation Refresher Courses

ML Refresher

2 DAY WORKSHOP

Full Syllabus, No Expedition

This two-day, non-residential Mountain Leader Refresher is designed for those who’ve completed ML Training and want to revisit the full syllabus - without a wild camp.

Across two separate days, we’ll cover key areas including navigation, leadership, steep ground, environmental knowledge, and emergency procedures. Ideal for candidates consolidating experience or preparing for assessment, with focused coaching and clear, practical feedback.

Accreditation

This workshop is for Mountain Leader trainees.

MTA members gain 1 CPD point for attending

10% off this refresher when you book an LDM assessment

You can view the workshops here on Mountain Training

1 DAY COURSE

PRICES: £190pp

MTA PRICE: £175pp

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This two-day, non-residential Mountain Leader Refresher Course is designed for those who have completed their Mountain Leader Training and are looking to consolidate their skills across the full syllabus - WITHOUT the need for an overnight expedition.

Spread over two separate days, the course offers a focused, practical refresh of key areas including navigation, group leadership, steep ground movement, rope-work, environmental knowledge, emergency procedures, and more.

With a supportive and professional approach, this workshop is ideal for candidates in their consolidation phase or those preparing for assessment. A chance to check your understanding across all elements of the ML scheme - in a flexible, day-based format.

OUTLINE:

Day 1: Navigation, Leadership & Group Management

Refresher on navigation strategies: contour interpretation, bearings, pacing, timing
Micro-navigation and navigation coaching
Blind legs, relocation techniques, and working towards assessment standard
Leadership in varied terrain: group control, communication, and route choice
Decision-making in context: vision, support, and challenge in leadership roles
Environmental awareness: discussions around access, conservation, flora/fauna, lichen/mosses
Candidate-led navigation legs and group discussions

Day 2: Steep Ground, Emergency Procedures & Broader Skills

Steep ground movement and group management techniques
Risk assessment and managing hazards in exposed terrain
Scenario-based emergency procedures and incident response
Navigation using different map scales (1:40,000 and others)
Leadership scenarios and decision-making in dynamic conditions
Background knowledge and environmental responsibilities
Syllabus-wide Q&A and peer discussion sessions
Individual debriefs, goal setting, and feedback for assessment readiness

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Those who have completed their Mountain Leader Training
Candidates in the consolidation phase preparing for assessment
Individuals looking to refresh core ML skills without an overnight expedition
Anyone seeking focused practice and constructive feedback across the syllabus
People wanting to identify and address gaps in knowledge or confidence
Those who prefer a flexible, day-based format to revisit essential mountain leadership skills

SKILLS COVERED:

Navigation techniques
Contour interpretation, bearings, pacing & timings
Blind legs & relocation strategies
Leadership in varied terrain
Group management & communication
Steep ground movement and decision-making
Rope-work refresher and systems for managing clients in rocky terrain
Emergency procedures & scenario-based problem solving
Map reading at different scales (incl. 1:40,000)
Environmental knowledge (access, conservation, flora/fauna)
Mountain Leader syllabus overview & Q&A
Personalised feedback and assessment goal setting

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.