In reply to Bee_1: From the Award handbook and the FAQ page of the website-
http://www.mountain-training.org/faqs
What is a Quality Mountain Day?
In terms of experience, the quality of a mountain day lies in such things as the conditions experienced both overhead and underfoot, the exploration of new areas, the terrain covered and the physical and mental challenge. Such days make a positive contribution towards a person’s development and maturity as an all round mountaineer.
Usually some or all of these criteria would be fulfilled:
the individual takes part in the planning and leadership
navigation skills are required away from marked paths
experience must be in terrain and weather comparable to that found in UK and Irish hills
knowledge is increased and skills practised
attention is paid to safety
five hours or more journey time
adverse conditions may be encountered
Its hard to comment on the views of the trainer without the context, their experience of the candidate and the logbook but in general:
I'd put the CMD down as a QMD for most people subject to it meeting most of the criteria above for that person.
It says 'some or all of these criteria would be fulfilled'. So a route that did fulfil most of the other criteria may well still count.
If you want a truly informed answer:
http://www.mountain-training.org/contact-us
Al