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James Thacker Mountaineering offers a number of specific National Governing Body Award courses for those involved in introducing others to Rock Climbing, Indoor Climbing and Hillwalking.

These courses are administered through Mountain Leader Training United Kingdom (MLTUK), and the home nation training boards such as Mountain Leader Training England (MLTE).

All courses are delivered by Peak Mountain Training, a group of Mountain Guides and Mountain Instructors including Dave Hollinger, Neil Johnson and James Thacker.

All of these courses are nationally recognised and respected in the outdoor community regardless of whether you are a voluntary or employed professional. For full details of all the awards available please visit the Mountain Leader Training United Kingdom (MLTUK) and Mountain Leader Training England (MLTE) websites.

Interested in supervising groups in indoor climbing walls and artificial structures? Visit the Climbing Wall Award section for details about

Need a qualification to supervise groups on single pitch crags and outcrops? Visit the Single Pitch Award section for details about various

Mountain Leader (ML) or Single Pitch Award Assessment coming up ? Visit ML/SPA Refresher for details about tailored courses as a refresher prior to assessment or specific training to build confidence in defined syllabus areas. You will also find details about continuing professional development opportunities for leaders and instructors in theis section.