The conference will be aimed at helping us find out precisely where we stand, both legally and morally, as volunteers. We’ll be discussing what changes can be made to improve safety management without compromising the ‘adventure experience’.
Of course, the burning issue of whether or not volunteers should be required to reach a nationally recognised level of qualification will be analysed in depth along with what contribution the governing bodies can make. We will also look at how appropriate current training schemes are.
The conference will also provide an opportunity for the MLTUK to reveal the new ‘National Guidelines’ which advise on good practice for anyone with a responsibility for mountain related activities and there will be an official launch of the Mountain Leader Training Association (MLTA) which provides a useful platform for Mountain Leaders, both professional and voluntary, to share knowledge and expertise to help maintain high standards in outdoor leadership. Also the BMC will be unveiling the new Club Guidance Notes, aimed to help formalise, rationalise and strengthen the UK’s club system.
The conference will also provide an opportunity for the BMC to unveil the new Club Guidance Notes, aimed to help formalise, rationalise and strengthen the UK’s club system. Following that the MLTUK’s revised National Guidelines will be revealed which advises on good practice for anyone with a responsibility for mountain related activities and there will also be an official launch of the Mountain Leader Training Association (MLTA) which provides a useful platform for Mountain Leaders, both professional and voluntary, to share knowledge and expertise to help maintain high standards in outdoor leadership.
