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Lowland Leader Training

Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge

Day 1: 11 Nov 2023 | 09:00am - 05:00pm Day 2: 12 Nov 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 old You must be registered on the scheme You 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

Lowland Leader Training

Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge

Day 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

Mountain Skills Test

Online: Microsoft Teams

Day 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