NICAS AWARD

NICAS and NIBAS are UK-wide schemes designed to promote climbing development and accredit individual achievement on artificial climbing structures. They're a starting point for people wishing to take up climbing and mountaineering, from novice to experienced, starting from age 7.

NICAS and NIBAS each have five progressive levels of award for complete novices to expert climbers. The scheme is split into two parts and takes a minimum of 80 hours to complete Levels 1 to 4 and an additional year to complete Level 5. Part one contains Levels 1 to 3 and part two contains Levels 4 and 5.

When you register with an accredited centre you receive a logbook for Levels 1-3. Later you will be offered a booklet for Levels 4 & 5. A binder is available separately to keep the booklets and additional papers pristine. You will be awarded with a certificate as you pass each level.

The aims;

• to develop climbing movement skills and improve levels of ability

• to learn climbing rope-work and how to use equipment appropriately

• to develop risk assessment and risk management skills in the sport

• to work as a team, communicate with, and trust a climbing partner

• to provide a structure for development, motivation and improved performance

• to develop an understanding of the sport, its history and future challenges

• to provide a record of personal achievement

• to point the way to further disciplines and challenges in climbing beyond the scheme.
  

How do I book a course? 

If you are interested in booking a course or would like to discuss how we can tailor it to the individual needs of your  group please email Stephen Bird at stevebird@loadeduk.org.uk or call 07710 075977 or 01554 750005.