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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

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

British Canoeing Paddlesport Leader course (Sheltered Water) £189, see https://www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk/centre/dolygaer/paddlesports-leader-course

British Canoeing Canoe Leader Training (Moderate Open & White Water) £279, see https://www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk/centre/dolygaer/canoe-leader-training

A  1-day course provides a basic level of knowledge and skill to render First Aid in a range of emergency situations within a reasonable distance of medical assistance. This course covers all the requirements for the Emergency First Aid at Work course as well as the British Canoeing Lifeguards Aquatic First Aid Level 1 Award. The 1-day ... Read more

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

£180 plus hire of canoe if required

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

The Hill & Moorland Leader Award is nationally accredited and developed by Mountain Training. It is suitable for a wide range of people, including Outdoor Instructors, Teachers and Youth Leaders who wish to take students on walks, or run the expedition section of the DofE Award. Terrain covered by the award is open, uncultivated, non-mountainous ... Read more

This 2-day Discipline Specific Training course you will focus on how to coach technical and tactical skills in both Canoe and Kayak on Sheltered Water. The course will help you plan and deliver safe, enjoyable, progressive coaching sessions and you’ll explore specifics to help you coach some typical learners relevant to these craft in this ... Read more