I quite like how it is at the momen but there are a couple of things which I think could be refined. one thing I find keeps coming up is the view that the SPA is purely a rigging award. If the SPA course was extended to 3/4 days I believe this view would quickly be changed. The 3rd day to cover more personal climbing, looking at a different rock type, and guiding a client on single pitch terrain (teaching seconding) and a 4th day purely on the indoor climbing environment and basic coaching. It would also mean there was less of a gap between CWA/SPA and SPA/Coaching awards, in regards to indoor climbing and coaching. I also believe this ‘beefed-up SPA would make a great pre-req for MIA and save time on the jam packed 9 day MIA training for more focus on other aspects of the syllabus. I think the MIA is good how it is at the moment and the grade of VS 4c is perfect. Some people have argued about the ML/ scrambling or even VS 4c multi pitch climbing not being needed for teaching leading and I can see there point but all of it together provides evidence of time in the mountains and judgement skills which make you a more well rounded climber and mountaineer, therefore suitable to teach advanced skills such as leading in a variety of approaches, anywhere in the country. Just another point, I definitely agree with is a way of validating qualifications with CPD. I have experienced multiple MIAs as well as SPAs doing things which are clearly outdated just because of the "thats the way I was taught and its worked for me for 10, 15, 20 years" mentality. Look forward to seeing what the outcome is, Kyle