Issue: On occasions the Licensing Authority has accepted relevant or alternative experience instead of the 'matrix' recommended NGB qualification for 'Technical Advisors' in L77.
Examples of relevant experience instead of the 'matrix' recommended NGB qualification for 'Technical Advisors'
1. Canoeing: White water up to Grade II
The matrix recommendation is Level 3 Coach plus Five Star (Advanced Proficiency). The Licensing Authority has accepted named 'E2' Examiners (now known as A3 star or A4 Assessor) as also being acceptable in certain circumstances and in consultation with the BCU.
2. Caving: Level 1 Caves
The matrix recommendation is Cave Instructor Certificate. The Licensing Authority has accepted named LCMLA assessors as also being acceptable in certain circumstances and in consultation with the BCA.
3. Sailing/Canoeing:
The Authority has accepted ratification from appropriate officials and levels within the RYA structure that named individuals are suitable to operate as Technical Advisors. Similar arrangements have been made with the BCU.
4. Climbing/Hill walking: Summer hill walking
The matrix recommendation states MIA and Winter ML. In consultation with the UKMTB a more restrictive interpretation of winter conditions more "restrictively" may allow for an MIA holder to be an appropriate technical advisor in situations where neither snow nor freezing conditions were either prevalent or forecast.
Examples where the Licensing Authority has accepted alternative experience for a limited technical advisor provided they use only NGB qualified staff
5. Caving: An equipment manufacturer or supplier to ratify equipment.
6. Mine exploration: A mines inspector to ratify the stability of a mine or cave.
Examples where the Licensing Authority have not accepted arguments
7. Round the world sailing experience - this is not proof of an ability to assess, for example, instructional expertise.
8. Many years experience of running a centre – this is an indication of management ability but not of technical expertise. It simply is not a sufficient argument on its own.
