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RCI Refresher

Leadership

Refresh the personal, technical and group-management skills used by a Rock Climbing Instructor.

Format
Workshop
Duration
1 day
Pathway
Leadership
Group
Small-group workshop

£150 per person

Workshop Overview

RCI Refresher is a practical day for trainees preparing for assessment and qualified instructors maintaining current practice. The exact emphasis responds to the group, but keeps technical systems connected to teaching, supervision and sound judgement at single-pitch crags. The workshop is not an official training or assessment course and should be used alongside current scheme guidance and personal consolidation.

Key Information

  • Based in the Lake District. We choose the exact venue around conditions and the skills being practised.

  • Small-group workshop (Max 4)

Who It's For

  • Rock Climbing Instructor trainees in consolidation.
  • Candidates approaching assessment who want structured feedback.
  • Qualified instructors refreshing systems or returning after time away.

Skills Covered

  • Personal climbing and efficient single-pitch crag practice.
  • Group setup, supervision, communication and teaching choices.
  • Anchors, bottom- and top-rope systems and appropriate checks.
  • Abseil setup, safeguarding and managing common problems.
  • A review of current strengths and priorities against the scheme context.

Pre-requisites

You should have completed RCI training, hold the qualification or have comparable experience of the syllabus. Share your stage before booking; this workshop assumes basic instructional ropework.

What to Bring

Weatherproof clothing, warm layers, food, drinks and personal medication. Footwear for the approach. Bring any personal climbing equipment you already own.

Please bring your own climbing shoes, as these are not provided. A harness and helmet can be supplied. If you have your own, please bring them with you.

Itinerary

The exact plan may adapt to weather, venue conditions and the group's experience. The stages below describe the intended focus.

Dates & Prices

£150 per person. This workshop runs on request rather than on fixed dates: for individuals, small groups or bespoke professional development.

Ask about arranging RCI Refresher privately. Tell us your experience, priorities, group size and preferred dates so we can confirm a suitable format and quote.

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RCI Refresher

Tell us what you would like and when suits you, and we will come back to you with the options.

Frequently Asked Questions

RCI Refresher FAQs

Is this official RCI training or assessment?

No. It is an independent refresher to support consolidation and professional development.

Will we cover the whole syllabus?

A single day cannot cover every area in depth. We agree useful priorities around the group's stage and current needs.

Can I come after a long break from instructing?

Yes. Tell us how long you have been away and what you want to refresh so we can check that the workshop is the right level.

Will the day renew my qualification?

This is an independent refresher, not a formal assessment or a renewal certificate. It supports current practice and helps identify further development needs.

Can I focus on teaching rather than my own climbing?

Teaching, supervision and group systems are part of the workshop. Share your priorities and qualification stage beforehand so we can check that the planned content fits.

Kit & Equipment FAQs

What if I do not have all the equipment?

Contact us before booking or buying kit. We will confirm what you need, what can be arranged and any hire charges for this workshop.

What happens if the weather changes?

We may change the route, venue or order of exercises to suit conditions and the group. The advertised learning aims remain the focus, and joining information explains the practical arrangements.

Booking & Cancellation FAQs

Can I book one place?

Yes. Public courses and workshops are priced per person, so you can book an individual place and join others. Check the page prerequisites before booking; you do not need to provide a whole group yourself.

How do I book?

Choose the course or workshop, check the date and location, and follow Book now. Complete the requested participant information and payment steps. If you are unsure about suitability or need equipment advice, contact us before completing the booking.

How do I pay?

Bookings below £300, or made fewer than 42 days before the start, are payable in full. For bookings of £300 or more made at least 42 days before the start, a deposit option is available, with the balance due 30 days before the start. The booking page confirms the amount due when you book.

Are prices per person or for the whole group?

Public course and workshop prices are per person. Private delivery is quoted separately for the agreed format and group. Mountain Leader reassessment is priced according to the scope agreed after reviewing your report.

Can I cancel or move my booking?

Please read our Booking & Cancellation Policy before booking. It explains the applicable notice periods, charges and options for moving a place. Contact us promptly if your circumstances change, giving your booking name and date.

What if I am ill or injured before the course?

Contact us as soon as you know you may be unable to attend. Changes, transfers and refunds are handled under the Booking & Cancellation Policy. Let us know before the day rather than arriving unsure whether you can take part.

What happens if LDM changes or cancels the event?

We will contact you to explain the change and the options available under our booking terms. Read the policy before booking, particularly before making separate travel or accommodation arrangements.

What happens if minimum numbers are not reached?

Public dates depend on sufficient bookings. If numbers affect your date, we will explain the situation and the options under our booking terms. The places shown online are availability, not a promise that minimum numbers have already been met.

The date is full. Can I join a waiting list?

Use Join the waiting list where it is shown, or contact us with the course and date. A waiting-list request is not a confirmed booking; we will contact you if a suitable place becomes available.

There are no dates listed. Can I register interest?

Yes. Use Register interest or contact us with the offering and your preferred dates. We can let you know about forthcoming public dates or discuss private delivery, subject to availability.

Can I use an existing voucher?

Yes. We will honour valid existing vouchers as the booking system changes. Contact us with the voucher details before paying so we can explain how to apply it.

Can I give my place to someone else?

Contact us before arranging a replacement. We need to check the booking terms, the other participant's suitability and their details before confirming whether a transfer is possible.

I have not received booking confirmation. What should I do?

Check your spam or junk folder, then contact us with the booking name, course and date. Please check with us before making a second payment so we can establish what happened.

Structured progression

Your next step

You will leave with refreshed systems, targeted feedback and a practical consolidation plan relevant to your role or assessment preparation.

  • Build Better Belays

    Pathway: Rock

    Level: Progression

    Build anchors that are sound, simple and strong.

  • Self-Rescue & Problem Solving

    Pathway: Rock

    Level: Development

    Build a practical toolkit for dealing with common climbing problems and emergency scenarios on the rock.

    A climber in a red top abseils, with fields and fells far below

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Why choose Lake District Mountaineering?

  • Highly qualified instructors. MCI and WMCI qualified professionals.
  • Small groups, real attention. More time for coaching and feedback from your instructor.
  • Structured progression. Every course builds towards real independence in the mountains.
  • Real mountain environments. Trained on the fells of the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands.