Lead course

Learn to Lead

Level and climbing
Improvers · Lead
When and how long
Starts monthly · 2 evenings over 2 weeks
Where
Elevate Climbing Villawood, Unit 5, 850 Woodville Road, Villawood, Sydney, 2163

Price

$150 for the course

About the class

Teaches clipping, managing slack, lead belaying and falling safely, for top-rope climbers ready to start leading.

As Elevate Climbing Villawood lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Elevate Climbing Villawood

In the classes library
  • Induction

    First Time Climb

    On arrival, no booking neededUnder 10 minutesBeginners

    Staff show first-time visitors how to belay and give safety tips, then check them on the instruction wall before signing them off to climb. Climbers from other gyms do it too.

  • Coaching

    Climbing Fundamentals

    First and second Thursdays of the monthBeginners, Improvers

    $40 a session

    Standalone coached workshops of up to eight climbers that rotate through footwork, climbing movement and redpointing and projecting.

  • ClubAges 12–17

    Comp (12–17)

    Mondays and/or Thursdays 17:30–19:30 in term timeSchool termAdvanced

    $230 a term

    Training for young competition climbers that builds advanced technique, endurance and strategy for local and national comps.

  • ClubAges up to 10

    Dyno (10 and under)

    Mondays and/or Thursdays 17:30–18:30 in term timeSchool termBeginners, Improvers

    $190 a term

    A term-time club teaching young children climbing fundamentals and confidence, with a parent staying to help belay.

  • ClubAges 11–17

    Youth (11–17)

    Mondays and/or Thursdays 17:30–19:30 in term timeSchool termBeginners, Improvers

    $230 a term

    Weekly coaching in climbing fundamentals for older children and teens, with an introduction to competitions and climbing for Team Villawood.

  • Private lesson

    Private Coaching

    By arrangementBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $80 an hour

    One-to-one or two-to-one sessions with a coach, tailored to the climber's level and goals.

Lead climbing courses at other walls nearby

  • Lead courseAdults

    Lead Climbing Course

    Saturdays 09:00–15:30, with extra dates on the booking page1 dayImprovers

    $155 for the course

    Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia18 km away

    Teaches clipping, safe falling, rope management and dynamic lead belaying with assisted and tube-style devices. You should be comfortable top-roping grade 17 first.

  • Lead courseAges 16+

    Learn to Lead

    Thursdays 18:30–21:30; next course starts 3 December 20262 evening sessions of 3 hours over 2 weeksImprovers

    Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia19 km away

    Run at the gym by the Australian School of Mountaineering: clipping, lead belaying and the skills to climb safely on the sharp end. Up to six climbers; bring your own harness, shoes and chalk.

  • Lead courseAges 16+

    Learn to Lead

    Next course starts Thursday 5 November 20262 evening sessions of 3 hours over 2 weeksImprovers

    Climb Fit St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia21 km away

    Run at the gym by the Australian School of Mountaineering: clipping, lead belaying and the skills to climb safely on the sharp end. Up to six climbers; bring your own harness.

  • Lead courseTeens and adults

    Lead Climbing Course

    Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates on request3 weekly sessions: 3 hours, then 2 hours eachImprovers, Advanced

    $239 for the course

    Northern Beaches Rockhouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia30 km away

    Takes confident top-rope climbers (grade 18 and up) through lead climbing and lead belaying: safety, knots, gear and technique, with outdoor skills on request. It ends with the Rockhouse lead assessment so you can lead on your own. Aimed at adults; under-18s need a parent's consent.