Mountain Training

Become a Qualified Bouldering Wall Instructor with Chimera Climbing

Mountain Training

Are you ready to take your passion for bouldering to the next level?

Are you ready to take your passion for bouldering to the next level? At Chimera Climbing, we’re proud to be an official Mountain Training provider, delivering the Bouldering Wall Instructor (BWI) award at our centres in Tunbridge Wells and Chatham, Kent.

This nationally recognised qualification is the first step for anyone who wants to instruct indoor bouldering safely and confidently — whether you’re working with youth groups, coaching in climbing walls, or starting a career in the outdoor industry.

What Is the Mountain Training Bouldering Wall Instructor Award?

Mountain Training aims to inspire, enable, and develop individuals in walking, climbing, and mountaineering through nationally and internationally recognised training and leadership programmes. All of its courses are quality assured and delivered by a network of approved providers.

The Bouldering Wall Instructor (BWI) qualification is designed for experienced boulderers who want to learn how to run safe, engaging, and effective bouldering sessions indoors.

As a qualified BWI, you’ll be able to:

Teach core movement skills and bouldering techniques
Manage groups safely in a climbing wall environment
Support and inspire new climbers in their first steps on the wall

This award focuses on indoor and artificial bouldering walls and does not cover roped climbing or outdoor natural rock (these are covered in the Rock Climbing Instructor award).

Why Choose Chimera for Your BWI Training?

Accredited Mountain Training Provider – we deliver training and assessments to the highest national standards
Expert Coaches – our team includes experienced instructors who balance technical knowledge with supportive teaching
Fantastic Locations – choose between Chimera Tunbridge Wells or Chimera Chatham, both fully equipped bouldering gyms in the heart of Kent
Supportive & Inclusive Environment – we believe in accessible, high-quality training for all, in line with Mountain Training’s mission to inspire and enable climbers of every background

Courses

Course Details & Costs

Training: £105 – 1-day course (minimum 8 hours)
Assessment: £65 – half-day (minimum 3 hours)

Training Prerequisites:

Minimum age: 16+ (18 for assessment)• At least 3 months of indoor bouldering experience
Membership with the BMC, Mountaineering Scotland, or Mountaineering Ireland
Digital Logbook (DLOG) showing at least 15 indoor sessions at 3 venues
Ability to climb at V2 or above

Assessment Requirements:

Minimum age: 18+
Logged at least 30 sessions across 3 venues
Assisted with 10 group sessions + observed 2 sessions
Completed a recognised 8-hour first aid course
Confident at climbing V2

Equal Access and Reasonable Adjustments

Mountain Training is committed to ensuring equal access for all candidates. Its leadership qualifications are open to anyone who can demonstrate the competencies outlined in the syllabus, including the required personal skills, situational awareness, and group management. Candidates must meet these requirements independently in order to achieve the qualification.

We strongly recommend reviewing the scheme handbook to fully understand the demands of the training before booking onto a course. Providers and course staff are committed to supporting all candidates, and having an open and honest conversation in advance is an important part of this process.

If you have any concerns about whether this course is right for you, please get in touch. We would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may help support you throughout the scheme.

How to Get Started

Upcoming course dates will be announced soon.

👉 Register your interest here and we’ll be in touch with the next steps.