Mountaineering And Climbing Instructor Assessment
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

Mountaineering And Climbing Instructor Assessment

  • Climb
  • Mountain Training Award
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Overview

Let’s face it, booking your MCI assessment feels like a big step… because it is! We have all been there. But if you’re ready to come and demonstrate all you’ve accomplished in your consolidation period, it’s time to book. During the week, we’ll do our best to give you a supported and fair assessment.

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The Objectives

To create the opportunity to become a qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

This five day, Mountain Training accredited programme will be arranged to take account of weather and other considerations, in such a way as to satisfy the spirit and detail of the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Award syllabus.

Generally the course is run on the following lines:

Day One: Taking People Climbing
Day Two: Problem solving and improvised rescue
Day Three: Mountaineering Day
Day Four: Teaching Climbing
Day Five: Navigation

Experience Required

Prior to booking the assessment, you must have;

Attended a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor training course
Be familiar with the syllabus
Logged a minimum of 20 multi pitch climbs at VS 4c or above (since MCI training), a large proportion of which should be on mountain crags and major sea cliffs
Logged a minimum of 20 quality mountain days in sole charge of a group (since training)
Logged a minimum of 20 rock climbing teaching days with students (since training)
A reference from a referee
A valid first aid certificate.
Please ensure you have met the above prerequisites before booking.

You should be competent and familiar with all aspects of the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Award Syllabus. You should also complete the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Award Preparation Paper. You will need to prepare and upload to DLOG a 5-minute video, of your choice, on an historical or technical topic related to mountaineering or rock climbing. If you would like to discuss your preparedness for the assessment, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Putting yourself forward for the MCI assessment is a big step in your career progression. We strive to create a supportive atmosphere for you to perform to your best.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
17th August, 2026
Fully Booked
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£920.00
Residential:
£1,270.00
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Course Start Date
21st September, 2026
Fully Booked
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£920.00
Residential:
£1,270.00
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Course Start Date
5th October, 2026
Fully Booked
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£920.00
Residential:
£1,270.00
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*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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