AMI – The benefits of membership

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The Association of Mountaineering Instructors is the representative body of professionally qualified mountaineering instructors in the British Isles. AMI is committed to guaranteeing quality and promoting good practice in all mountaineering instruction. AMI has 1000 members throughout the U.K., all committed to excellence. The members of AMI are the holders of the top National Governing Body (Mountain Leader Training UK) Award.

AMI is only open to those who have passed through the Mountain Instructor Scheme and gained the Mountaineering Instructor Certificate or the Mountaineering Instructor Award. MIC and MIA holders have under gone rigorous training and assessment to gain their award. More details here.

We also help and assist those instructors who are at the beginning of their outdoor career by offering support, workshops and Trainee Membership. In this way we are ensuring the continuing high standards of climbing and mountaineering instruction in the future. Trainee membership is open to those who have completed their MIA training course.

Representation

AMI has representatives on the MLTUK and the national Mountain Leader Training boards for England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, which between them administer the Mountaineering Instructor, ML, WGL and SPA schemes. It also has good links with Plas Y Brenin, Glenmore Lodge and Tollymore where MIA and MIC courses are run. The Committee is happy to represent members’ views to these and to other bodies, and aims to keep members informed of relevant matters within the training world.

Newsletter

A Newsletter is distributed quarterly to all members. Articles, reviews and letters keep everyone informed on current affairs and modern practices. It is also a forum for members to air views and ideas and present articles for discussion and information. AMI strongly encourages members to put forward their ideas and comments for inclusion in the newsletter.

Workshops Programme

These events are organised by volunteers through the Workshop Co-ordinator. They aim to keep members up to date on technical and professional issues, in particular update training and issues which may not have been included in previous training. Members should contact the Workshop Co-ordinator if they have ideas for topics which they would like to be included.

Trade/Retail Partnership

Many Manufacturers/Distributors and Retailers offer all AMI members excellent discounts on equipment purchases. The details of these arrangements are distributed to members annually in the Trade/Retail Partnership Guide and in the members area of the website.

Region Groups

AMI members in several areas have formed themselves into regional groups, details of which are given in the newsletter or are available through the Secretary. Local meetings act as a forum for discussion and for local training events. If a regional group does not exist in your area and you would like to form one contact the Chair for information.

Freelance List

Full Members can include their name on the Freelance Register (there is a fee for this service). This is produced as a booklet for general distribution and on the AMI website. The list is also circulated on request to anyone requiring the services of a qualified instructor. Email your request here.

Insurance

AMI has negotiated Professional Liability cover through brokers Perkins Slade at a reasonable cost. Details are available from the AMI Office, Email your request here. This service is available to both full and Trainee Members.

AMI Badge and Logo

Full Members are entitled to use the logo when advertising activities where they are working within the remit of their qualifications (full guidance for use of the logo here) The logos are available from the Member Area of the website, the Professional Officer and the AMI Office (available to Full Members only).

Committee and Code of Practice

Through its Committee AMI endeavours wherever possible to follow up the professional concerns and grievances of its members.

Professional Officer

AMI has a part time Professional Officer whose role it is to support AMI, its Committee and the members of the Association.

Trainee Members’ Group/Women’s Group

These groups aim to support the needs of member of the groups and encourage their development and active participation in the Association.

Promotional Material

AMI produces a variety of material aimed at promoting the Association and its members. This is changing and developing on a regular basis. For more information contact the Professional Officer here .

BMC Membership

AMI is a BMC affiliated club which entitles members to buy BMC services such as Reciprocal Rights cards and insurance services, and allows us to be represented on regional committees.

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Association of Mountaineering Instructors: Siabod Cottage, Capel Curig, Conwy, North Wales LL24 OET.
Tel: 01690 720 123 Fax: 01690 720 248 email here.