BOULDERING WALL INSTRUCTOR

The Bouldering Wall Instructor (BWI) qualification, administered by Mountain Training, equips individuals with the skills to deliver safe and engaging climbing sessions at indoor climbing walls. It is widely recognized as the key qualification for anyone pursuing a career in the climbing industry.

To obtain the BWI qualification, candidates must complete a training course and pass a separate assessment. It is recommended that candidates allow a minimum of 6 months between the training and assessment courses to consolidate the techniques learned on the course and develop their personal and group skills.

Successful completion of both stages demonstrates that an individual is competent to deliver professional, safe, and enjoyable climbing sessions. The BWI is highly regarded within the industry and is often considered essential for employment in climbing centers or when working with schools, youth groups, and voluntary organizations.

Before you come on a training course you must be 17 or over, have registered for the award with the Mountain Training and have climbed indoors on at least 15 occasions.

These courses are based in Leeds at Armley Depot, City Block or The Lab.

BWI TRAINING £110

The one day training covers such skills as:

personal climbing

group management

coaching movement and instructing climbing

emergency procedures

problem avoidance and simple rescues

At the end of the course all candidates will receive one to one feedback from the instructor giving them a detailed overview of any potential areas that need work and a realistic time-scale to assessment. Download program here.

BWI ASSESSMENT £115

The one day assessment will cover all areas of the syllabus. You will be assessed at your personal climbing and group management. The program can be found here.

Dates/booking

Further information

The BWI climbing courses take place at City Block, The Lab and Armley Depot in Leeds. Please see the course dates for specific details, and booking. If you are a large group of 4 or more we will be able to offer you alternative dates. Please contact us for more details. We offer BWI climbing course reassessments as well. Just contact us for more details