CWA Course

Course Outline

The (CWA) Climbing Wall Award is a nationally recognised qualification which allows the holder to teach and supervise groups and individuals at any artificial structure in Great Britain. The CWA is primarily concerned with ensuring good practice, leading to the safe enjoyment of climbing activities, and to an understanding of the sport. It covers the supervision and management of activities such as bouldering, the teaching of basic movement skills and roped climbing, excluding the teaching of leading.

What experience do I need to get the CWA?

Before attending a training course candidates must have registered for the CWA, be aged 17 as an absolute minimum, climbed on 3 different walls on 15 occasions and have led climbs. One of the walls visited must be a major public venue.

At the time of assessment, candidates must be at least 18 and have completed a training course or gained exemption from training. They must have recorded a minimum of 30 visits to at least 3 different venues and assisted on at least 15 instructed sessions on two different walls, one of which must be a large public facility. A current first aid certificate is needed to validate all of our awards.

Additional Information

  • 12 hours instruction over 3 evenings
  • Minimum age is 17 years
  • Venue: Newcastle Climbing Centre
  • Register with MLTE for your logbook
  • Training course cost £130*
  • Assessment cost £90*

*does not include entry to the centre

Up and coming course dates

CWA Training

Course 1: Three consecutive Wednesdays 6-10pm. Commencing 9th June 2010

Course 2: Three consecutive Wednesdays 6-10pm. Commencing 15th September 2010

CWA Assessment

Saturday 17th July 10-4pm 2010

Saturday 11th September 10-4pm 2010

CWLA Training

This course is for CWA holders who wish to extend their skillset so that they can teach indoor lead climbing. The 6 hour training course covers all aspects of teaching clients to lead climb. The minimum requirement for those wishing to undertake CWLA is the they can lead to Fr 6a indoors.

Ask at reception for further information.

 

Download the CWA Handbook