All coaches and staff involved in NICAS Climbing and NICAS Bouldering need an induction. There are three tiers of induction available: see the table below with details.
Type |
Who is this for? |
Who delivers? |
Details |
Cost & Notes |
NICAS (Tier 1) |
Mandatory: All existing Primary Centre Course Directors, Level 5 centres, Technical Experts and Competent Persons. Covers both NICAS Climbing and NICAS Bouldering syllabus and requirements Optional: Course Directors from any centre, Assistant Course Directors, Course Administrators, coaches or freelance coaches (we advise contacting us about the proposed attendees before booking). |
NICAS. Forthcoming dates and venues on tahdah. |
Full day Counts as CPD for Mountain Training Does not require a reinduction at a later date. |
Cost £85pp for face to face. £29.99pp for online learning. Contact us if you prefer to book a bespoke day / session exclusively for your centre. |
Primary Centre (Tier 2) |
Course Directors, Assistant Course Director or coaches at Awarding Centres (whether current or aspirant), plus freelance coaches. |
The Primary Centre supporting that Awarding Centre (whether a new or existing centre) |
Contact your Primary Centre direct for dates and details. Allow around 3-4 hours. |
The PC will confirm the cost, usually around £50pp. Requires a reinduction after no more than 3 years. |
In-house (Tier 3) |
Awarding Centre coaches and freelance coaches using their centre |
The Course Director, Technical Advisor or Competent Person for the existing Accredited Centre who has received a NICAS (Tier 1) or Primary Centre (Tier 2) induction |
Delivered in-house and can be tailored for your centre's specific details |
Discuss with your Course Director |
- We are able to add induction badges to the tahdah database to show which tier of induction a coach or member of staff has received, and when it is due for renewal (Tier 2 or 3).
- Anyone who has received a Tier 1 induction since April 2017 is exempt from needing a reinduction unless their centre starts to deliver a new Scheme or we significantly change the NICAS and / or NICAS Bouldering syllabus. An induction is required for Wild Climbers.