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December 2019
7 Dec 2019 Map Interpretation Course
Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Far more than simple map reading, map interpretation allows you to get an amazingly detailed picture of the ground using simple yet effective techniques. Once learned, you will never look at a map in the same way again! On this valley based one-day ... Read more
Find out more »7-8 Dec 2019 Mountain & Moorland Navigation – Stage 1
Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. Despite what you might think, navigation is simple! All it requires is an understanding of a few basic, straightforward skills which can be used anywhere and in any conditions. On this course, I will teach you those skills! Combining my Map Interpretation & ... Read more
Find out more »8 Dec 2019 Micro-Navigation/Poor Visibility Techniques
Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Mountain weather can change at an alarming speed, especially in the British hills, and once the mist is down even the easiest ground can become confusing and difficult. On this moorland based one-day course, I teach a range of simple yet effective techniques ... Read more
Find out more »10 Dec 2019 Development Coach Supervision
SWOAPG Members are able to book places on a series of IOL workshops on using Coaching in Outdoor Learning - see IOL Outdoor Learning Coaching for full details - and book online at https://www.outdoor-learning.org/Good-Practice/Develop-as-a-Professional/Specialist-Competencies/Coaching
Find out more »14-15 Dec 2019 Rescue Emergency Care First Aid Course
This is a 2-day (16-hour) qualification related to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and all the essentials for anyone working or spending time outdoors. Price £130 per person.
Find out more »14-15 Dec 2019 British Canoeing Core Coach Training
The British Canoeing Coach Award is an entry point qualification which offers discipline-specific pathways across all disciplines. The Award is designed for people whose core function is to coach paddlers who want to gain/improve paddlesport skills within the discipline chosen. This will include coaching beginners new to the sport, or paddlers looking to develop their ... Read more
Find out more »January 2020
7 Jan 2020 Strategic Coach Supervision
SWOAPG Members are able to book places on a series of IOL workshops on using Coaching in Outdoor Learning - see IOL Outdoor Learning Coaching for full details - and book online at https://www.outdoor-learning.org/Good-Practice/Develop-as-a-Professional/Specialist-Competencies/Coaching
Find out more »13 Jan 2020 Reflective Practice Workshop
This workshop explores the theories behind reflective practice and offers opportunities to experiment with different ways of reflecting in order to improve your practice and increase your enjoyment of life and work. Bring paper, pencil and a sense of adventure. This workshop is free to everyone and not just IOL members. Workshop accepted as CPD ... Read more
Find out more »18 Jan 2020 Facilitating Experiential Learning in the Outdoors
Accepted as CPD for Mountain Training Association members A chance to try out new ideas and test the theory. Designed by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) this two-day course (Saturday 9 to 5 + Sunday 9 to 4) provides an opportunity for participants to experiment with a wide range of facilitation techniques and explore ... Read more
Find out more »March 2020
14 Mar 2020 Facilitating Experiential Learning in the Outdoors:
Accepted as CPD for Mountain Training Association members A chance to try out new ideas and test the theory. Designed by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) this two-day course (Saturday 9 to 5 + Sunday 9 to 4) provides an opportunity for participants to experiment with a wide range of facilitation techniques and explore ... Read more
Find out more »16 Mar 2020 Fostering a Connection
This course was designed for outdoor providers to help them find ways of fostering a feeling of connection between their clients and the world around them and is accepted as CPD for members of the Mountain Training Association and the Association of Mountain Instructors. Help your clients engage with their environment. Designed specifically for outdoor ... Read more
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