Assistant Leader Award
It does exactly what it says in the title. Ideal for those of 15 to 18 years
of age (and therefore currently unable to be in charge of others), this sets you
up on the leader ladder, developing the skills and atributes required to help
and move towards your own leading.
The Assistant Leader Award can be combined with a vocational or applied educational learning process such as ASDAN or individual schools programme to show that you can achieve a good level of ability in specific roles.
For mountain bike leaders, assistant leaders are invaluable. Helping manage the groups, deal with skills, maintenance and emergencies, the role of the Assistant Leader is wide, varied and resourceful. Many leaders search out good Assistant Leaders, as they are essential when taking out groups of young people.
Assistant Leader course details
| Duration: | 8 hours over one day |
| Course type: | Combined training and assessment. more>>>> |
| Terrain: | The terrain limitations will vary according to your abilities and experience, from road, trail and technical terrain. more>>>> |
| Course options: | Available as a special course only. more>>>> |
Entry requirements
Before attending an Assistant Leader course, you should:
- Have at least three months experience of regular riding experience in at least trail terrain. This should be a minimum of 20 rides.
- Have an interest in cycle or mountain bike leading.
- Hold a valid and appropriate first aid certificate (or obtain one shortly after your course).
You may also find it useful to have completed one or more skill awards prior to your Assistant Leader course.
Progression routes
After your Assistant Leader Award, and once you have turned 18 years old, you can progress to the Trail Leader Award, which may help you towards a career as a mountain bike guide.
Who else uses the Assistant Leader Award?
Many of the people attending these courses are using it as part of extra curriciular development, or internal school time where the focus is on gaining vocational qualifications. See our report on taking the right track.
Course Calendar
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