M.I.A.S leadership

Course level: 12 months min off-road experience.
Locations:
Haworth YHA. Haworth.
Ogden water, Halifax
Dalby Forest, Pickering.
Woburn Sands, Woburn.
Prices: includes Registration, Logbook, and ABC Certificate.
£200 per person Non. Res. @ Haworth, Ogden water.
£225 per person(max. 6 people) Non. Res. Woburn Sands.
£265 per person Residentional.

LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 MOUNTAIN BIKE LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

These 2 Day Mountain Bike Leader / Instructor Courses combine Training & Assessment.
Both levels are assessed together over the two days.

Day 1 (Theory) Day 2 (Practical)

Start at 10, finish at 5:30 (approx)

These mountain bike leader / instructor qualifications were first introduced into the education sector. However, they are now widely used and recognised by independent mountain bike guides, mountain bike holiday companies, teachers, military personel, police service, youth leaders, scout leaders etc. It is the only mountain biking award to have benefited from a recognised qualification, from the NVQ Awarding Body (A.B.C.)

The Level 1 mountain bike leader / instructor qualification is aimed at those who wish to lead groups of beginners in non-technical terrain (forest tracks, canal towpaths etc).

The Level 2 mountain bike leader / instructor qualification is aimed at those who wish to lead groups of beginners in non technical terrain and intermediate riders in technical (rocky / demanding terrain).

Course content

Group management / communication / coaching skills

Navigation / Route planning using both map/compass and GPS/digital mapping.

Risk assessment / management.

Legal issues / recording systems.

Access / Conservation.

Equipment requirements [Back pack]

Personal riding Skills.

Basic / Emergency repairs.

You will be assessed during the Two days by means of practical, question/answers and a written exam.

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Leadership