The UKCG Single Pitch guide assessment is aimed at people who want to guide in non technical canyons up-to grade 3A. It is also aimed to allow Pro guides to use SP guides as competent seconds.
This Guide assessment is taken over 3 days.
Day 1 would be spent doing personal skills on a crag and lectures on day 2 the guide would be expected to guide a group through a canyon within this remit and show personal skills for the other half in this environment.
Instructors wishing to guide in non technical canyons up to grade 3As.
Required: A Canyon log book with at least 10 personal canyons, 2 of which should be rated grade 3/4 and 20 guide days. First Aid certification Swift Water Rescue certification.
Highly advisable: Technical Canyon course.
Single Pitch Canyon Guide Award on successful completion.
3 Days.