Bouldering Wall Instructor Assessment
The Bouldering Wall Instructor assessment is a half day assessment. It is the second part (following a one day BWI training course) of the Bouldering Wall Instructor scheme. The BWI scheme is the nationally recognised qualification for people interested in teaching bouldering skills on indoor and outdoor artificial bouldering venues.
This 1/2 day assessment course should be completed in addition to the online learning modules.
Who is it for?
The Bouldering Wall Instructor assessment is for experienced boulderers who want to instruct others and have already completed their Bouldering Wall Instructor training course.
The minimum age for this course is 16, so it is a good starting point for young leaders who would like to develop their climbing and work in the future.
As a Bouldering Wall Instructor you will not be qualified to manage roped climbing (for that, see Climbing Wall Instructor).
Bouldering Wall Instructor Assessment Course Overview
The course will assess your ability to competently and safely demonstrate the following:
- Understanding the specifics of the bouldering wall environment
- Personal bouldering skills
- Bouldering wall Instructor responsibilities
- Leadership and decision making
- Bouldering safe practice
- Managing / supervising other bouldering wall staff
- Bouldering etiquette and ethics
You will find more information on the scope of the course in the Bouldering wall Instructor candidate handbook.
Bouldering Wall Instructor Assessment Course Format
The BWI assessment is a practical assessment and we’ll spend a lot of time on the wall.
The course begins at 10am with introductions (us, you, the scheme) and normally a review of your home study paper. After this, we ask you to demonstrate your personal bouldering competency at V2 or above.
Once you have demonstrated your personal bouldering competency we ask you to demonstrate the range of coaching, development and decision making skills you will need as a Bouldering wall Instructor. Â This is done by leading a structured, progressive and fun bouldering session. If you have any particular props you use to engage and entertain whilst you are on a session, please bring these with you.
At the end of the BWI assessment you will be told if you have passed, deferred or failed.
You will be ready to depart at approximately 1pm.
Due to the ratio being 1:2, you may also be offered an afternoon slot 2pm – 5pm.
Course Details
- Location: Sheffield
- Cost: £65 per person
- Duration: 1/2 Day
- Ratio: 1:2
- Level: Instructor
More Information
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Course Dates
Bespoke Bouldering wall Instructor assessment courses are available at Sheffield  / Manchester / Nottingham / Leeds bouldering walls.
Please contact the office to find out more.
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Bespoke Dates and Locations
If there are two or more of you that want a Bouldering wall Instructor assessment, and you would like some different dates or a different bouldering wall please contact the office and we will arrange something to suit your diary.
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Meeting Point
The Bouldering wall Instructor assessment normally meets at the Climbing Works in Sheffield.
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Equipment Required
In addition to your normal bouldering clothing, you will need to bring your shoes, chalk and food / drink for Bouldering wall Instructor assessment. A full equipment checklist together with a lot of useful links, recommended reading and other useful information is included in the BWI assessment course joining instructions.
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Recommended Reading
We give some suggestions below, but more detailed suggestions together with a host of helpful links and videos are contained in our Bouldering Wall Instructor Instructor assessment Joining Instructions
The Bouldering Wall Instructor Candidate handbook contains all the details of the syllabus and the remit of the award.
The official handbook of Mountain Training’s climbing schemes is:
Rock Climbing essential skills & techniques. Libby Peter.The BMC have a range of useful articles and a dedicated video site BMC TV covering a range of climbing issues.
Mountain Training also have a YouTube channel which is here.
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Eligibility
You must be registered on the Bouldering wall Instructor scheme before attending this course. This costs £20 and can be completed online at:
https://www.mountain-training.org/qualifications/climbing/bouldering-wall-instructorYou must be at least 16 years old.
You must have at least three months experience of using indoor/artificial bouldering walls.
You must have an up-to-date logbook (preferably DLOG) with evidence of the following:
- Visits to 3 different indoor/artificial bouldering walls on at least 15 different occasions; this must include at least one major public bouldering centre.
- Personal bouldering at V2 or above.
*Some answers to frequently asked DLOG questions can be found on the Mountain Training website here.
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Accommodation Options
The Bouldering wall Instructor assessment course is non-residential to allow you to select between a thermarest or 5 star hotel as you require. There is lots of accommodation in the Sheffield area to suit a range of budgets.
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How do I book Bouldering Wall Instructor Assessment?
The best way to book your Bouldering Wall Instructor assessment is via this webpage. Choose the date from the options above and then submit your booking and pay.
For bespoke Bouldering wall Instructor assessments get in touch first so we can check diaries and if required give you a quote. Get in touch by either calling the office on 01142 631 155 or emailing us.
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