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Further Information on mountaineering qualifications can be found at the MLTB web site and on the following pages

Mountaineering & Rock Climbing Qualifications: The MLTB MLA,SPSA,MIA & MIC Scheme (The EML is missing!)
Mountaineering Qualifications in Scotland: The MLTB MLA Summer, MLA Winter,EML,MIA & MIC Scheme (The SPSA is not valid in Scotland)

Mountain Leader Training Board Courses

Hampshire Scouts' Mountain Team is centre number 0912 approved by the Mountain Leader Training Board to run Mountainwalking Leader Award Training and Assessment courses.

Mountainwalking Leader Award (MLA) Training

This is the recommended training course by Hampshire Scouts' Mountain Team for aspirant Form M applicants who wish to lead young people in the hills in the UK under summer conditions. It is recommended that applicants have a minimum of 12 days experience in the mountains. The HMT course format consists of three weekend modules;

• Mountain Navigation

• Security on Steep Ground

• Mountain Expedition

This course forms part of a progression for those going on to gain the formal qualification in hillwalking (MLTB Summer Mountainwalking Leader Award). All three modules need to be completed to comprise the MLTB training course. Once completed and adequate experience is gained, a practical assessment can be undertaken for the MLA. The course follows the syllabus as set down by the MLTB. Please note that the course fees do not include registration with the MLTB which is a requirement if your course is to be recognised nationally and recorded with the MLTB. For further information contact the MLTB. On completion of the course your logbook will be endorsed and, having gained appropriate experience, you may undertake the assessment for the MLA through HMT or with any other course provider approved by the MLTB.

Course dates, cost etc.

MLA (Summer) training can be undertake by prior arrangement through any MLTB approved centre. Hampshire County Council run an MLA training course which is approved by the MLTB in the same way as the HMT course. This course is a residential 1 week course.

Mountainwalking Leader Award (MLA) Assessment

Assessment for the formal qualification for leading hillwalking in the UK, the MLTB Summer MountainWalking Leader Award (MLA Summer) can be undertake by prior arrangement through any MLTB approved centre.

Hampshire Scouts' Mountain Team run assessments over a two long-weekend format, based in North & South Wales.

Course dates, cost etc.

Local courses are also run by Hampshire County Council from their centres in Wales.

Note: Prior to assessment candidates must be registered with the MLTB and have attended or been exempted by the Mountain Leader Training Board from the training course.