LOCATION
Bewerley Park
DURATION
2 Days
SUITABILITY
Participants should have some basic hill walking experience and a reasonable level of fitness.
mountain skills
The Mountain Skills course is designed to provide progressive learning opportunities for those with some experience of hill walking and want to begin exploring the mountainous areas of the British Isles. You will be introduced to the skills and techniques required to enjoy hill walking in your own time. You will have plenty of opportunities to practise these new skills as well as learning more about the environment and how to manage the risks associated with hill walking.
Whats Covered
Planning – how to successfully plan a walk in the mountains in the UK or Ireland.
Walking skills – what things should you consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills, steep ground etc.).
Clothing and equipment – being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster.
Weather – how it affects the mountains and your day out.
Navigation in the mountains – everything from selecting a compass and using a map to navigation in poor visibility and an intro to GPS.
Environmental knowledge – how to minimise your impact on the hill, information on good practice and useful organisations.
Hazards and emergency procedures in the mountains – how to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency.
Outcomes
You will be equipped with the skills to lead yourself and friends on hill walks in mountainous country.
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Course Dates
Latest Past Events
Mountain Skills Test
Online: Microsoft TeamsDay 1: 18 April 2023 | 09:30am - 12:30pm Day 2: 19 April 2023 | 09:30am - 12:30pm This 6-hour Outdoor Education Advisers Panel (OEAP) course was developed with support from the Department of Education. The DfE recommend that: ‘Schools should appoint an educational visits coordinator and make sure they have the training they need.’(Guidance: Health and safety on educational Visits, DfE, 2018). The course delivers core messages that develop the skills and expertise of the EVC ensuring that the planning, management and oversight of educational visits meets appropriate standards and links to the delivery of high-quality outcomes. What's Covered Outcomes
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Latest Past Events
Mountain Leader Training Test
Online: Microsoft TeamsDay 1: 18 April 2023 | 09:30am - 12:30pm Day 2: 19 April 2023 | 09:30am - 12:30pm This 6-hour Outdoor Education Advisers Panel (OEAP) course was developed with support from the Department of Education. The DfE recommend that: ‘Schools should appoint an educational visits coordinator and make sure they have the training they need.’(Guidance: Health and safety on educational Visits, DfE, 2018). The course delivers core messages that develop the skills and expertise of the EVC ensuring that the planning, management and oversight of educational visits meets appropriate standards and links to the delivery of high-quality outcomes. What's Covered Outcomes
Mountain Skills Test
Online: Microsoft TeamsDay 1: 18 April 2023 | 09:30am - 12:30pm Day 2: 19 April 2023 | 09:30am - 12:30pm This 6-hour Outdoor Education Advisers Panel (OEAP) course was developed with support from the Department of Education. The DfE recommend that: ‘Schools should appoint an educational visits coordinator and make sure they have the training they need.’(Guidance: Health and safety on educational Visits, DfE, 2018). The course delivers core messages that develop the skills and expertise of the EVC ensuring that the planning, management and oversight of educational visits meets appropriate standards and links to the delivery of high-quality outcomes. What's Covered Outcomes
Lowland Leader Training
Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre Bewerley Park, Pateley BridgeDay 1: 20 Sept 2023 | 09:00am - 05:00pm Day 2: 22 Sept 2023 | 09:00am - 05:00pm The Lowland Leader qualification has been designed for people who wish to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside and woodland in summer conditions. The majority of the UK and Ireland is made up of this type of terrain so you'll never be short of places to go walking. Before you book onto a Lowland Leader training course, make sure you have done the following:You must be at least 17 years oldYou must be registered on the schemeYou must have recorded a minimum of 10 varied walks in Lowland terrain where the use of a map is required (ideally these will be recorded on DLOG) which can have taken place at any point (pre- or post-registration). What's Covered Outcomes
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