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As per title, which of these would be more beneficial for coaching kids such as cub scouts, youth clubs etc. Is one more recognised than the other or are they both on a par??
Are there any additional courses required other than these and first aid for leading kids and adults alike??
Any advice would be welcome.
Cheers
Denny
1st ask the organisations you want/will be working with. Have found in the past and currently with grandsons scout group they are not interested/want to keep it in-house or whatever other excuse they can conjure up. Shame really.
Will need child protection cert
S/MBLA is generally "the" recognised one but as I above check with whoever you intend offering your services to.
Are you wanting to coach or lead. can mean 2 different things to some people/organisations
BC Lev 2 coach may be more beneficial although you are restricted to working in a "safe environment but with a higher ratio to coach vs MBLA 8 per leader
I do not feel one is better than the other. At the end of the day both are widely recognised and cover pretty much the same syllabus.
I have been providing the MIAS course for approx 8 years, to a wide varity of client groups / organisations ie - School Teachers, MOD, Youth Training, Holiday Compaines, Skill Course Providers, Country Park Rangers,etc. I know the quality my courses would not depend on which awarding body I used. MIAS is acrediated by the ncfe and also has the learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. That said, I have also heard good things about some MBLA and CTC providers.
I feel that much will depend on the exprience and reputation of the course provider, more than which awarding body you choose.
Hope this helps
Ray Mazey
www.mountainbikeinstruction.co.uk
Sorry Danny, I did not answer all of your question.
No other qualifications apart from first aid are required, except if you intend Leading / Instructing under 18's above 600metres in altitude or more than 30 mins walk from a road . in this case you would be required (by law) to register with aals (unless the under 18's are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
Ray