Essex Outdoors Technical & Professional Courses 2015 by Essex Outdoors

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PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COURSES 2015

Contents

CONTENTS

Introduction Climbing 7 7 7 9 9 9

Climbing Wall Award (Training) Climbing Wall Award (Assessment) Improver Climbing Single Pitch Award (Training) Single Pitch Award (Assessment) Lead Climbing

Walking and Expedition 11 11 11 11

Lowland Leader (Training) Lowland Leader (Assessment) Mountain Leader (Training) Mountain Leader (Assessment)

Paddlesport 13 13 13

BCU Foundation Safety Rescue BCU 1 Star Paddlesport (Canoe and Kayak) BCU 2 Star Paddlesport (Canoe and Kayak)

Powerboat 15 15 15 15 15

RYA Powerboat Level 1 RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Intermediate Powerboat RYA Safety Boat RYA Powerboat Instructor

Sailing 17 17 17 17 19 19 19 19 19 21 21 21 21

RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1 RYA Youth Sailing Stage 2 RYA Youth Sailing Stage 3 RYA Youth Sailing Stage 4 RYA Start Sailing Dinghy Sailing RYA Start Sailing Multihull Sailing RYA Basic Skills Dinghy Sailing RYA Basic Skills Multihull Sailing RYA Basic Skills Keelboat Sailing RYA Better Sailing Dinghy Sailing RYA Dinghy Instructor (including pre-entry assessment) RYA Dinghy Instructor (Multihull endorsement) RYA Dinghy Instructor (Keelboat endorsement)

Shore based 23 23 23 23

RYA CEVNI RYA Day Skipper (shorebased) RYA Inland Waterways Helmsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Course RYA VHF (SRC) / Marine Radio (Short Range Certificate)

First Aid and Manual Handling 25 25 25 26 26

Basic Life Support Emergency First Aid at Work Emergency First Aid in the Outdoors Outdoor First Aid First Aid at Work

26 27 27 27

Paediatric First Aid RYA First Aid Bespoke First Aid Manual Handling

Duke of Edinburgh 29 29

Expedition Assessor Accreditation Scheme Expedition Supervisor Training

Teacher, Trainer and Youth Worker Development 31 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34

Outdoor First Aid Paediatric First Aid New Educational Visits Coordinator Educational Visits Coordinator Update School Visit Leader Training Outdoor Learning Cards (OLC) Environmental Learning Cards (ELC) Visit Emergency Training Overseas Expeditions Training (Royal Geographical Society) Snowsport Course Organiser Forest School Teacher Skills Training National Water Safety Management Programme

How to book and more information 35 How to book 35 Safety 35 Terms and conditions

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Essex Outdoors provides a wide range of high quality professional and technical courses from four centres in Essex and beyond. Whether you are looking for a one-off course, starting a new hobby or advancing your qualifications, you’ll find a range of courses to suit your requirements. From climbing and expeditions through to sailing, first aid and specialist courses for teachers, our range of courses will engage and inspire. Suitable for groups as well as individuals, our courses can be completed for personal or professional reasons. We can also run courses on request for groups, so please get in touch if you would like to discuss this option. Your safety and security is our key priority which is why Essex Outdoors fully complies to the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS) which ensures that activity providers follow good safety management practices.

Additionally, we hold the Adventuremark, the Adventure Activity Industry Advisory Committee’s non-statutory safety scheme. Both of these accreditations mean you can be assured that you are undertaking activities which have been inspected and meet good practice in the adventure activity industry. Essex Outdoors is also an approved provider with the following awarding bodies; British Canoe Union (BCU) The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)

More detailed information on all of the courses run by Essex Outdoors can be found at essexoutdoors.com or for information on how to book, please see page 35. We look forward to welcoming you to Essex Outdoors soon.

Quality Badge awarded by

Council for Learning Outside the Classroom

National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes (NICAS)

Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OFQUAL) Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel (OEAP) Royal Geographical Society Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

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Climbing

CLIMBING

CLIMBING WALL AWARD (TRAINING)

CLIMBING WALL AWARD (ASSESSMENT)

IMPROVER CLIMBING

This two day Climbing Wall Award training course is designed to give candidates the skills and knowledge needed to supervise novices climbing on indoor or outdoor climbing walls, artificial boulders and towers.

This one day course assesses candidates on their ability to supervise novices during climbing wall activities.

This three hour course allows climbers to boost their skills in climbing.

The assessment is the next step for climbers who have completed the Climbing Wall Award training, or have been granted exemption from training, and are ready to achieve the Climbing Wall Award. Candidates will be tested on their skills, knowledge and suitability in safely supervising climbing on indoor or outdoor climbing walls, artificial boulders and towers.

The course is ideal for those who have already gained climbing experience up to Grade 5 and are aiming to increase their abilities into Grade 6 and beyond.

The course covers the supervision and management of activities such as bouldering, the teaching of basic movement skills and roped climbing. Candidates will be exposed to new ideas and climbing techniques and will have the opportunity to build on their existing skills. Candidates will be eligible for the Climbing Wall Award assessment following this training, after a consolidation period.

On passing the assessment, candidates will receive the Climbing Wall Award. Dates: By arrangement

Dates: By arrangement

Location: Essex Outdoors Harlow

Price: £75

Price: £110 Please note, Essex Outdoors uses an approved Mountain Training provider to deliver this course.

During the course, candidates will build their confidence in a range of climbing abilities. The course will focus on climbing technique, footwork, agility and balance through body positioning. Dates: 5 July 2015 (monthly thereafter) Location: Essex Outdoors Harlow Price: £30

Please note, Essex Outdoors uses an approved Mountain Training provider to deliver this course.

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Climbing

CLIMBING

SINGLE PITCH AWARD (TRAINING)

SINGLE PITCH AWARD (ASSESSMENT)

LEAD CLIMBING

This two day training course provides the skills needed to supervise novices during single pitch climbing activities.

This two day course assesses candidates on their ability to supervise single pitch rock climbing activities.

This five hour course allows climbers to gain the skills required to lead climb indoors.

It is ideal for anyone in a position of responsibility during single pitch rock climbing. It helps candidates to become capable in providing a high standard of supervision, so that people can experience safe and enjoyable climbing sessions. The training course covers group management, bouldering, top roping, leading, problem avoidance, problem solving, abseiling and more.

The assessment is the next step for candidates who have completed Single Pitch Award training and are ready to achieve the Single Pitch Award. Candidates will be tested on their skills, knowledge and suitability in safely supervising single pitch rock climbing activities.

Lead climbing is an intensive activity that should not be attempted without prior knowledge. This is a hands-on course that is designed to give climbers a thorough understanding of the activity and is delivered in small groups. It covers many aspects of lead climbing on an indoor wall and is ideal for anyone looking to progress their climbing skills or abilities.

Candidates will be eligible for the Single Pitch Award assessment following this training, after a consolidation period. Dates: By arrangement Locations: By arrangement Price: £150

On passing the assessment, candidates will receive the Single Pitch Award.

Dates: 12 July 2015 (monthly thereafter) Dates: By arrangement

Location: Essex Outdoors Harlow

Locations: By arrangement

Price: £50

Price: £150 Please note, Essex Outdoors uses an approved Mountain Training provider to deliver this course.

Please note, Essex Outdoors uses an approved Mountain Training provider to deliver this course.

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Walking and Expedition

WALKING AND EXPEDITION

LOWLAND LEADER (TRAINING)

LOWLAND LEADER (ASSESSMENT)

MOUNTAIN LEADER (TRAINING)

MOUNTAIN LEADER (ASSESSMENT)

This two day Lowland Leader Award course trains candidates in the skills required to lead day walks in lowland countryside and woodland.

This two day course assesses candidates on their ability to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside and woodland.

This six day training course provides the skills needed to be able to lead groups of walkers in the mountains, hills and moorlands of the UK and Ireland.

This five day course assesses aspiring mountain leaders on their ability to lead groups of walkers in the mountains, hills and moorlands of the UK and Ireland.

This is a hands-on training course that gives potential mountain leaders the opportunity to gain experience and develop technical competence in leading walks in mountainous areas in summer conditions. Course content includes group management, navigation, hazards, equipment, expedition skills, weather and more.

The assessment is the next step for candidates who have completed Mountain Leader training and are ready to demonstrate their competency and achieve the Mountain Leader Award. Candidates will be assessed on a combination of technical skills, experience and personal leadership qualities.

The course allows candidates to build on their experience and demonstrate their ability in leading groups in summer conditions. Course content will include leadership skills and group management, walking skills, planning a walk, basic mapwork and route finding skills, equipment, hazards, emergency procedures and more. Candidates will be eligible for the Lowland Leader Award assessment following this training, after a consolidation period.

The assessment is the next step for candidates who have completed Lowland Leader training and are ready to achieve the Lowland Leader Award. Candidates will need to demonstrate their ability in leading groups in summer conditions and will be assessed on key skills, such as group management, mapwork, emergency procedures, hazards and more. On passing the assessment, candidates will receive the Lowland Leader Award. Dates: By arrangement

Candidates will be eligible for the Mountain Leader Award assessment following this training, after a consolidation period.

Dates: By arrangement

Locations: Essex Outdoors Danbury Essex Outdoors Mersea

Dates: By arrangement

Locations: Essex Outdoors Danbury Essex Outdoors Mersea

Price: £125

Locations: By arrangement

Price: £125

Please note, Essex Outdoors uses an approved Mountain Training provider to deliver this course.

Price: £450

On passing the assessment, candidates will receive the Mountain Leader Award. Dates: By arrangement Locations: By arrangement Price: £370 Please note, Essex Outdoors uses an approved Mountain Training provider to deliver this course.

Please note, Essex Outdoors uses an approved Mountain Training provider to deliver this course.

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Paddlesport

PADDLESPORT

BCU FOUNDATION SAFETY RESCUE

BCU 1 STAR PADDLESPORT (CANOE AND KAYAK)

BCU 2 STAR PADDLESPORT (CANOE AND KAYAK)

This one day training course provides candidates with the safety and rescue skills needed to paddle safely and deal with common emergencies in a sheltered water environment.

This one day course provides a clear stepping-stone to becoming a paddler in both canoes and kayaks.

This five day course equips candidates with the paddlesport skills needed to confidently paddle in canoes and kayaks on flat water.

The course forms the foundations of safety and rescue throughout all BCU qualifications. It provides paddlers with the knowledge to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Course content includes boat-based rescues and candidates will use canoes and kayaks most relevant to their normal coaching environment. Training covers as many craft as possible, including canoes and kayaks.

Covering the essentials of paddlesports, candidates will receive coaching on a range of paddling skills and techniques. The emphasis of the course is on learning correct safe practice as well as enjoyment, leaving paddlers in a fantastic position to get more from their time on the water. The award can be taken in any type of paddlesport craft, including canoes, kayaks, sit-on-tops and stand up paddle boards.

Date: 18 October 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Harlow

Dates: 3 and 13 August 2015

Price: £70

Location: Essex Outdoors Harlow Price: £30

Building on foundation knowledge gained in BCU 1 Star, this is an improver course that helps paddlers to bolster their paddlesport abilities. Successful performance at this level indicates that candidates are able to control the movement of both canoes and kayaks on flat water, and have an understanding of how the paddle, boat and water interact. The award can be taken in any type of paddlesport craft, including canoes, kayaks, sit-on-tops and stand up paddle boards. Dates: 24 - 28 August 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Harlow Price: £200

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Powerboat

POWERBOAT

RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 1

RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2

RYA INTERMEDIATE POWERBOAT

RYA SAFETY BOAT

RYA POWERBOAT INSTRUCTOR

This one day introduction to powerboating provides the essential skills needed to be able to operate a powerboat under supervision.

This two day course provides the skills and knowledge needed to confidently operate a powerboat.

This is a two day course that provides candidates with the skills and knowledge required to be able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day.

This two day course equips experienced individuals with the skills needed to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft.

This three day course, with one day assessment, is for any experienced powerboat helm who is looking to teach the RYA Powerboat Scheme.

This course provides a practical introduction to boat handling including a basic understanding of powerboating and explores key aspects such as launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment. Candidates will also be taught about the preparation of boat and crew, being towed and more. Dates: By arrangement Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell Price: Adults £140 and under 18s £100

The course builds on the knowledge gained in Level 1 and is ideal for those looking to further develop skills in powerboating. The course covers many aspects of powerboating such as close quarters handling, higher speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. Following the course, candidates are expected to be confident powerboaters who are aware of their own limitations, and those of their craft. Dates: 11 - 12 July, 22 - 23 August, 24 - 25 October, 21 - 22 November and 19 - 20 December 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

The intermediate powerboat course is for those wishing to build upon the skills learnt in Level 2 who already have knowledge of navigation theory. The course covers many important aspects of powerboating, including planning a day cruise, boat preparation and advanced boat handling in differing conditions. Dates: 10 - 11 October and 14 - 15 November 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell Price: £230

The course covers a number of rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. It is ideal for sailing club or yacht club volunteers, as well as anybody wishing to improve their helming skills. After completion of the course, participants will be able to act as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers and canoes, or for racing or training activities. Dates: 10 - 11 October 2015

Under supervision of the Principal or Chief Instructor, this course will provide candidates with the skills and certification needed to teach RYA Powerboat Level 1 and Level 2 courses. Those who have completed the Safety Boat course may also teach RYA Safety Boat. Candidates will explore all aspects of becoming an RYA Powerboat Instructor. The course content covers lesson planning, teaching styles, use of questioning and much more.

Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

Dates: 1 - 4 September 2015

Price: £285

Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

Price: Adults £225 and under 18s £192

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Price: £430

Sailing

SAILING

RYA YOUTH SAILING STAGE 1

RYA YOUTH SAILING STAGE 2

RYA YOUTH SAILING STAGE 3

RYA YOUTH SAILING STAGE 4

This two day RYA course, suitable for under 16s, is all that is needed to gain a basic understanding of dinghy sailing.

This two day RYA course, suitable for under 16s, provides the practical range of sailing skills and knowledge to become a confident dinghy sailor.

This two day RYA course, suitable for under 16s, teaches candidates to launch and sail a dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions.

This two day RYA course, suitable for under 16s, provides candidates with the skills and knowledge required to sail a double-handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat.

This is a Stage 2 course that builds on the dinghy sailing abilities gained in Stage 1. Candidates will discover new skills while building confidence in a wide range of sailing techniques, such as rope work and collision avoidance. After completing this course, candidates are expected to be able to track and control boat speed, understand basic principles and be well on the way to being a confident small boat sailor.

This course aims to teach candidates a wide range of sailing skills in dinghy sailing and builds on the knowledge gained in Stage 1 and Stage 2. It is also the equivalent to Level 2 in the National Sailing Scheme. The course will cover many intermediate sailing skills such as rigging, launching and sailing in different directions.

It is a basic introduction that teaches simple sailing techniques and how to control a boat. It also gives candidates the opportunity to experience the steering and handling of a dinghy. The course will include - and is not limited to - launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing procedures. Dates: 11 - 12 July and 5 - 6 September 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell Price: £100

Dates: 12 - 13 September 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

This course builds on the skills and knowledge gained in Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 Youth Sailing courses. After completing this course, candidates are expected to be able to launch and return to a beach, jetty or mooring, along with the ability to sail a crewed dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions.

Dates: 11 - 12 July 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

Dates: 11 - 12 July 2015

Price: £100

Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell Price: £100

Price: £100

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Sailing

SAILING

RYA START SAILING DINGHY SAILING

RYA START SAILING MULTIHULL SAILING

RYA BASIC SKILLS DINGHY SAILING

RYA BASIC SKILLS MULTIHULL SAILING

RYA BASIC SKILLS KEELBOAT SAILING

This two day RYA course is the perfect introduction to dinghy sailing, providing an all-round understanding of the skills needed to get afloat under supervision.

This two day RYA course is the perfect introduction to multihull sailing, providing candidates with all that is needed to get afloat under supervision.

This two day RYA course provides a basic knowledge of sailing and on completion candidates will be capable of sailing without an instructor on board in light winds.

This two day RYA course aims to set out the foundations of keelboat sailing, so that individuals can gain the abilities required to sail and confidently make decisions in good conditions.

The course will cover many aspects of sailing a dinghy. It is a practical, hands-on course with elements of theory that will prepare candidates with the skills needed to get started. Candidates can expect to learn the required skills to be able to sail under supervision in light winds. The course covers how to sail in different directions, launching and recovery.

This is a practical, hands-on course with elements of theory. It covers many aspects of multihull sailing to give candidates an all-round understanding of the skills needed to get started. The course will cover how to sail in different directions, launching, recovery and more. After completing the course, participants are expected to be able to sail in light winds under supervision.

The course is for those who have mastered the practical skills and absorbed the knowledge required for Start Sailing. The course looks at sailing techniques and manoeuvres as well as dinghy or multihull capsize recovery conducted in a controlled manner.

The course is for those who have mastered the practical skills and absorbed the knowledge required for Start Sailing. The course looks at sailing techniques and manoeuvres as well as multihull capsize recovery conducted in a controlled manner.

Dates: 18 - 19 July and 27 - 28 September 2015

Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

Dates: 25 - 26 July, 8 - 9 August and 15 - 16 August 2015

Price: Adults £160 and under 18s £100

Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

Dates: 11 - 12 July and 5 - 6 September 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell Price: Adults £160 and under 18s £100

Dates: 11 - 12 July and 5 - 6 September 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

The course builds on sailing knowledge gained during Start Sailing and aims to provide candidates with a wide range of skills in keelboat sailing. Course content includes rigging, launching and sailing techniques and essential safety knowledge.

Price: Adults £160 and under 18s £100

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Sailing

SAILING

RYA BETTER SAILING DINGHY SAILING

RYA DINGHY INSTRUCTOR (INCLUDING PRE-ENTRY ASSESSMENT)

RYA DINGHY INSTRUCTOR (MULTIHULL ENDORSEMENT)

RYA DINGHY INSTRUCTOR (KEELBOAT ENDORSEMENT)

This two day RYA Better Sailing course provides candidates with the skills needed to become confident in a range of sailing skills and techniques.

This five day RYA instructor course is for any experienced individual looking to become certified to teach the RYA National Sailing Scheme and RYA Youth Sailing Scheme.

This two day RYA instructor course provides candidates with the skills needed to become an RYA Sailing Instructor endorsed to teach in multihull craft.

This two day RYA instructor course provides experienced individuals with the skills needed to become an RYA Sailing Instructor endorsed to teach in keelboat craft.

The course aims to develop the skills acquired from Start Sailing and Basic Skills and bridge the gap to the more advanced sailing modules, in order to make the transition easier for individuals wishing to progress. Course content will include launching and recovery, revision of sailing techniques and manoeuvres and the development of these for more efficient sailing.

Dingy instructors are competent, experienced sailors and this course will provide candidates with a certification to teach adults and children, beginners and improvers. The course has three parts comprising of; a pre-entry assessment to check the candidates sailing abilities, four days of training and one day of moderation.

Dingy instructors are competent, experienced sailors and this course will provide the necessary certification to teach adults and children, beginners and improvers. The course is ideal for RYA instructors with experience in sailing multihull craft. On completion of the course, individuals will be endorsed to teach National Sailing Schemes and Youth Sailing Schemes.

Dates: 11 - 12 July 2015

Dates: 26 - 31 July 2015 (26 July - pre-entry if required)

Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

Dates: 11 - 12 July 2015

Price: Adults £160 and under 18s £100

Price: Adults £450 and under 18s £395 (including pre-entry). Accommodation and catering (if required) £125.

Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell Price: £250

Dingy instructors are competent, experienced sailors and this course will provide candidates with a certification to teach adults and children, beginners and improvers. The course is ideal for experienced RYA instructors with experience in sailing keelboats. On completion of the course, individuals will be endorsed to teach National Sailing Schemes and Youth Sailing Schemes. Dates: 4 - 5 July and 18 - 19 July 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell Price: £250

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Shore based

SHORE BASED

RYA CEVNI

RYA DAY SKIPPER (SHOREBASED)

RYA INLAND WATERWAYS HELMSMAN’S COURSE

RYA VHF (SRC) / MARINE RADIO (SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE)

This CEVNI course allows candidates to demonstrate they hold the knowledge required by law to sail on any of the inland waterways on the European Continent.

This RYA Day Skipper course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge required to confidently navigate around familiar waters by day.

This two day course, or one day assessment, provides boaters with the essential skills and knowledge to helm a vessel safely on inland waterways.

This one day course will give the knowledge and skills required to understand the correct procedures when operating a marine radio.

Signs, rules and procedures for navigating many of the European inland waterways will all be covered within this course. On passing the CEVNI test at the end of the course, the Inland category on the candidate’s International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is validated, indicating that they have the required knowledge of the traffic regulations applicable on inland waters.

With a focus on navigation and seamanship theory, this course is designed to help candidates unravel the mysteries of navigation, pilotage, passage planning and meteorology. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers and teaches pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling. The course will also include a basic knowledge of lights to introduce sailors to night cruising.

The course is ideal for first timers, as well as more seasoned skippers, who are looking to cruise the UK’s inland waterways or Europe’s extensive network of lakes, rivers and canals.

Dates: By arrangement

Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell

Price: £25

Price: £315

Price: £95 (one day - assessment only) £190 (two day)

The course covers the requirements of the inland boater, whether they are a narrowboat owner or a cruiser enthusiast, and provides plenty of tips to make boating safer and more enjoyable.

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A marine radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The course is for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. Candidates will receive a Short Range Certificate on completion of the course; the minimum qualification required by law when operating such devices. Dates: 24 October 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Bradwell Price: £155 (including RYA examination fee)

First Aid and Manual Handling

FIRST AID AND MANUAL HANDLING

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT This three hour course provides candidates with the skills needed to deliver basic life support in a variety of work and leisure environments. The course is ideal for anyone who requires the necessary knowledge and life-saving abilities to deal with everyday first aid situations. Course content will cover areas such as the role of the first aider, incident and casualty assessment, CPR, care of the unconscious casualty and more. Basic Life Support can also be taken as a refresher course. Dates: 5 October and 16 November 2015 Locations: Individuals: Essex Outdoors Mersea Groups (up to 12 candidates): Location and date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Price: Individuals: £30 Groups: £288

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK IN THE OUTDOORS

This six hour course provides the essential skills needed to confidently deliver emergency first aid at work.

This eight hour course provides candidates with the fundamental skills needed to undertake emergency first aid outdoors.

The course explores a range of first aid situations and is ideal for anyone who may be required to undertake emergency first aid procedures in a work environment. This is a hands-on course that combines a mixture of practical and theoretical learning. Course content will cover areas such as bleeding, minor injuries, stroke and more. Emergency First Aid at Work can also be taken as a refresher course. Dates/Locations: 27 July (Essex Outdoors Danbury), 6 August (Essex Outdoors Harlow), 17 September, 19 October and 9 November 2015 (Essex Outdoors Mersea) Groups (up to 12 candidates): Location and date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Price: Individuals: £80 Groups: £768

It is a hands-on course that explores many emergency situations and combines a mixture of practical and theoretical learning. The course is ideal for anyone who spends a lot of time in an outdoor setting, including DofE leaders, outdoor instructors and Expedition or RYA award holders. Course content includes bleeding, minor injuries, stroke and more. Emergency First Aid in the Outdoors can also be taken as a refresher course. Dates/Locations: 27 July (Essex Outdoors Danbury), 6 August (Essex Outdoors Harlow), 17 September, 19 October and 9 November 2015 (Essex Outdoors Mersea) Groups (up to 12 candidates): Location and date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Price: Individuals: £105 Groups: £1,008

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FIRST AID AND MANUAL HANDLING

OUTDOOR FIRST AID

FIRST AID AT WORK

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

This two day Outdoor First Aid course provides the practical skills needed to become a confident first aider in an outdoor environment.

This three day First Aid at Work course provides the practical skills needed to become a confident first aider in the workplace.

This two day Paediatric First Aid course provides the practical skills needed to become a confident first aider for children under the age of eight.

Nationally recognised and OFQUAL regulated, this course is suitable for anyone involved in delivering or taking part in outdoor activities including DofE leaders, outdoor instructors and Expedition or RYA award holders. This is a hands-on course that combines a mixture of practical and theoretical learning. The course content will cover a range of outdoor first aid and emergency situations where an ambulance might not be readily available, including bleeding, minor injuries, fractures, stroke and more.

The course prepares individuals with the knowledge to be able to deal with first aid situations at work, while confidently fulfilling the role of workplace first aid representative. It is recommended for anyone who needs a little more than the basic knowledge and skills to act confidently in every day first aid situations. For example, dealing with fractures, hypothermia, hyperthermia and more.

The course is Ofsted approved and is ideal for anyone who has a responsibility to look after children in a variety of work and leisure environments. Candidates can expect to gain the knowledge and skills required to deal with medical and emergency situations involving infants and children, such as unconsciousness, choking, head injuries, burns and more.

Dates: 18 - 19 July, 26 - 27 September and 17 - 18 October 2015 Locations: Individuals: Essex Outdoors Mersea Groups (up to 12 candidates): Location and date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Price: Individuals: £110 Groups: £1,056

First Aid and Manual Handling

Dates: 14 - 16 September and 1 - 3 December 2015 Locations: Individuals: Essex Outdoors Mersea Groups (up to 12 candidates): Location and date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Price: Individuals: £210 Groups: £2,016

Dates/Locations: 24 - 25 August (Essex Outdoors Danbury), 28 - 29 September and 23 - 24 November 2015 (Essex Outdoors Mersea) Groups (up to 12 candidates): Location and date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Price: Individuals: £100 Groups: £960

FIRST AID AND MANUAL HANDLING

RYA FIRST AID

BESPOKE FIRST AID

MANUAL HANDLING

This six hour course provides the essential skills needed to confidently deliver first aid in a boating environment.

Bespoke First Aid is designed to be as flexible and directed as required.

This practical half day or full day course gives candidates the knowledge and skills required to perform safe manual handling.

The course explores a range of first aid situations and is ideal for anyone who may be required to undertake emergency first aid procedures on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. This is a hands-on course that combines a mixture of practical and theoretical learning. Course content will cover areas such as the recovery position in a confined space, CPR including the drowning protocol, cold shock and hypothermia, seasickness and dehydration, medical assistance or advice by VHF and helicopter rescue.

Our highly trained first aid instructors can tailor first aid courses to the need of your industry or workplace. These can be based on any course such as Outdoor First Aid, Basic Life Support or even the full First Aid at Work. Each of these courses will be designed with you in mind and will provide the necessary expansion on the areas of risk that are most appropriate to your environment. Examples of our bespoke first aid are; First Aid for Teachers/Educational Visit Leaders, First Aid for DofE Leaders and First Aid for Construction Workers to name but a few.

Date: 7 November 2015 Location: Individuals: Essex Outdoors Bradwell Groups (up to 12 candidates): Location and date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Price: Individuals: £65 Groups: £624

This course is only available for group bookings (up to 12 candidates). Locations: Location and date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Price: Subject to agreed content

The course is suitable for anyone who is required to move objects on their own or as part of a team. It is a hands-on course that educates candidates on the principles of safer manual handling. Course content combines a mixture of practical and theoretical learning, covering the importance of safe manual handling, how to deliver risk assessments, the methods to apply safer manual handling and more. Dates: 23 October and 10 November 2015 Location: Individuals: Essex Outdoors Mersea Groups (up to 12 candidates): Location and date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Price: Individuals: £30 (half day) or £60 (full day) Groups: £288 (half day) or £576 (full day)

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Duke of Edinburgh

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

EXPEDITION ASSESSOR ACCREDITATION SCHEME

EXPEDITION SUPERVISOR TRAINING

This one day course provides expedition assessors with the knowledge needed to ensure that their expeditions meet the DofE’s conditions and requirements.

This one day training course provides expedition supervisors with an understanding of their role and the skills required to ensure they can deliver a high quality expedition experience for all young people.

This is a national training route to becoming an accredited expedition assessor. It covers the role of a DofE expedition assessor, the ‘seven steps’ to assessment and recent changes to the award conditions and requirements. The course is ideal for DofE workers wishing to progress to the role of expedition assessor and DofE leaders who require reaccreditation. Dates: By arrangement Locations: Essex Outdoors Danbury Price: £60

This is a nationally recognised accreditation that explores the roles and responsibilities of expedition supervisors within the DofE framework. Course content includes the process of remote supervision, duty of care and emergency procedures. By the end of the course, candidates will be able to develop flexible supervision plans and deliver expeditions that meet the DofE framework. Candidates should hold a recognised expedition supervisor qualification for example Basic Expedition Leader or Mountain Leader etc. Dates: By arrangement Locations: Essex Outdoors Danbury Price: £50

Visit essexoutdoors.com for more detailed course information and additional dates (if available). For how to book, see page 35.

Teacher, Trainer and Youth Worker Development

TEACHER, TRAINER AND YOUTH WORKER DEVELOPMENT OUTDOOR FIRST AID

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

NEW EDUCATIONAL VISITS COORDINATOR

This two day Outdoor First Aid course provides the practical skills needed to become a confident first aider in an outdoor environment.

This two day Paediatric First Aid course provides the practical skills needed to become a confident first aider for children under the age of eight.

This one day course equips candidates with the skills they need to build on their experience and develop their role as an Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC).

The course provides candidates with the knowledge needed to be able to approve, monitor and support their school in delivering high quality off-site visits. It includes a combination of theory, group work and demonstrations. Course content includes the role and responsibilities of the EVC, safe working practice, risk management and the importance of developing an establishment specific visit policy.

Dates / Locations: 22 September (Essex Outdoors Harlow), 20 October (Essex Outdoors Mersea) and 1 December 2015 (Essex Outdoors Danbury) Price: Free (if establishment holds SLA for Educational Visits) £165 (without SLA for Educational Visits)

Price: Individuals: £110 Groups: £1,056

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TEACHER, TRAINER AND YOUTH WORKER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATIONAL VISITS COORDINATOR UPDATE

SCHOOL VISIT LEADER TRAINING

OUTDOOR LEARNING CARDS (OLC)

This half day course builds on the experience of candidates and provides the refreshed knowledge needed to revalidate their role as an Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC).

This two hour training course provides candidates with the skills needed to build on their experience and develop their role as a School Visit Leader.

This course aims to increase confidence and skills in delivering the curriculum in an outdoor setting.

The course updates candidates so that they can continue to approve, monitor and support their school in delivering high quality off-site visits. Course content will cover the role and responsibilities of the EVC, safe working practice, risk management and the importance of developing an establishment specific visit policy.

The course is ideal for teachers, leaders and instructors who would like to lead off-site visits that meet employers’ policies. Candidates will gain an understanding of the five core messages set out in the OEAP Handbook for Visit Leaders. The course includes a combination of group work and demonstration. Course content includes risk management, visit policies, effective visit planning, duty of care and more.

The course is ideal for class teachers and support staff who want to be able to successfully deliver a range of exciting and inspirational outdoor learning activities to young people. The course explores the 50 Outdoor Learning Cards. Course content includes the benefits of outdoor learning, its link to the curriculum, practical sessions on how to use the resource cards and how activities can benefit young people of all ages and abilities.

Dates: Date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement.

Location: Your own school grounds

Price: £265 (Group booking - up to 24 candidates)

Price: £600 per day or two twilights (Group booking - up to 16 candidates) £80 per OLC pack

Dates / Locations: 16 September (Essex Outdoors Danbury), 14 October (Essex Outdoors Mersea) and 11 November 2015 (Essex Outdoors Harlow) Price: Free (if establishment holds SLA for Educational Visits) £80 (without SLA for Educational Visits)

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TEACHER, TRAINER AND YOUTH WORKER DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CARDS (ELC)

VISIT EMERGENCY TRAINING

OVERSEAS EXPEDITIONS TRAINING (ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY)

This course aims to increase confidence in delivering high quality environmental learning activities to young people.

This OEAP recognised course provides training to meet the needs of staff that support school visit emergencies.

The course is ideal for class teachers and support staff who would like to build on their abilities to deliver a range of exciting and inspirational learning activities in an outdoor setting. It provides practical sessions and introduces many inspirational activities, exploring the 25 Environmental Learning Cards. It also covers the benefits of environmental outdoor learning and how activities can benefit young people of all ages and abilities.

The course provides ideas and materials that will help establishments improve and develop their own emergency planning relating to visits and will support the work of EVCs. Course content will improve awareness of national and local emergency policies and procedures, provide a framework for analysing and improving establishment procedures for dealing with visit emergencies and enable emergency contacts to provide better support to Visit Leaders in the event of a visit emergency.

This one day Visit Leader Training for expeditions/ fieldwork/charitable projects will help teachers who organise an overseas visit to gain an understanding of what this involves and the resources available to help.

Dates: Date of your choice, subject to availability and prior agreement. Location: Your own school grounds Price: £265 per day (Group booking - up to 16 candidates) £45 per ELC pack

Dates / Locations: 14 October (Essex Outdoors Danbury), 21 October (Essex Outdoors Mersea) and 4 November 2015 (Essex Outdoors Harlow) Price: £75

The course gives an overview of the key risk management tools used to run an overseas visit and how to effectively manage the safety of your group, including a crisis scenario simulation. It will provide practical examples and advice on how to work effectively with an overseas community partner or charity. Date: 16 November 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Danbury Price: Free (if establishment holds SLA for Educational Visits and has a planned 2016 Overseas Expedition) £100 (without SLA for Educational Visits)

Visit essexoutdoors.com for more detailed course information and additional dates (if available). For how to book, see page 35.

TEACHER, TRAINER AND YOUTH WORKER DEVELOPMENT SNOWSPORT COURSE ORGANISER

FOREST SCHOOL TEACHER SKILLS TRAINING

NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

This one day course develops the experience of snowsport leaders so that they are able to plan and organise safe and enjoyable snowsports visits.

This course gives candidates the skills they need to be able to confidently run Forest School sessions with children.

The course is nationally recognised and is ideal for those who are required to lead a snowsport visit or are acting as a responsible member of staff during the visit.

The course provides practical training in many areas of Forest School and gives the opportunity for teachers to either improve existing skills or to learn new ones. It will explore teaching methods and the use of skills so that candidates’ Forest School sessions can be enjoyed by all participants. Course content includes the use of tools, foraging, fire-lighting and shelter building. Mentoring and twilight training sessions are also available.

The National Water Safety Management Programme equips anyone working in and around water with the essential knowledge and required skills to manage water safety. The programme is ideal for anyone who works with children, young people and adults in dynamic UK or overseas environments. It is recommended for those who are required to operate safely in a water-based environment and need to develop personal safety skills.

Candidates will gain a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved with high risk activity visits. Course content includes leading a ski visit safely, responsibly and efficiently, the educational benefits, risk management and visit planning. Date: 18 November 2015 Location: Essex Outdoors Danbury Price: £150 (includes Snowsport England training pack and certificate)

Dates: By arrangement Location: Essex Outdoors Danbury Price: Subject to agreed content

This programme is a suite of awards which will cover; Level 1: Water safety awareness - for people working/supervising near water who do not intend to enter the water Level 2: Environment specific (river, still water or beach modules) - for people who are likely to get closer to or in the water within standing depth Level 3: In Water Rescue - for people supervising others who might be swimming or working in water.

Dates / Locations: 21 - 22 September (Level 1, 2 beach and 3 at Essex Outdoors Bradwell) and 5 - 6 October (Level 1, 2 river and 3 at Essex Outdoors Harlow) Price: Level 1: £80 Level 2: £50 (per module) Level 3: £50

Teacher, Trainer and Youth Worker Development

HOW TO BOOK AND MORE INFORMATION

HOW TO BOOK

SAFETY

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Detailed course content, pre-requisites and recommended kit, for all of the courses featured in this brochure can be found at essexoutdoors.com. If you would like to book, or have a question about a course, please contact one of our centres or call 0845 200 4220.

All of our activities, although adventurous, are also educational, safe, and delivered by our competent team.

Please note, whilst every effort is made to ensure that courses run according to the published programme, Essex Outdoors reserves the right to amend or cancel any of the courses where it believes on reasonable grounds that cancellation is necessary due to dangerous or unsuitable conditions or if the numbers of bookings have failed to reach a workable minimum.

Bradwell

t: 01621 776256 e: bradwell@essexoutdoors.com Danbury t: 01245 223342 e: danbury@essexoutdoors.com Harlow t: 01279 620270 e: harlow@essexoutdoors.com Mersea t: 01206 383226 e: mersea@essexoutdoors.com

In line with our Codes of Practice, all of the activities offered by Essex Outdoors are delivered by staff who have been trained in accordance with both Essex County Council and national governing body (NGB) guidelines. All of our centres are inspected and approved by the Adventurous Activities Licensing Service (AALS). All of our staff have undergone Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks prior to their employment with us, and all of our instructors have attended child protection and/or safeguarding training.

In the event of a cancellation by Essex Outdoors, you will be offered a suitable alternative date, if available, or a refund of the full fee paid. Prices correct at time of print. Full terms and conditions are available on request or at essexoutdoors.com

Qualified First Aiders are always on-site at all of our centres, and where residential accommodation is provided a Duty Person is always on-site 24 hours a day, to assist in the event of any emergency.

For courses on pages 31 to 34 please contact: Educational Visits t: 01245 221022 e: educational.visits@essex.gov.uk

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This information is issued by Essex Outdoors, Essex County Council. You can contact us in the following ways: info@essexoutdoors.com essexoutdoors.com 0845 200 4220 Essex Outdoors, Well Lane, Danbury, Essex CM3 4AB twitter.com/EssexOutdoors facebook.com/EssexOutdoors The information contained within this brochure is correct at the time of printing and can be translated, and/or made available in alternative formats, on request. Published July 2015.