South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group

29 Nov 2024 Climbing Wall Instructor Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2024-11-29 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London)
Join us for a day demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups indoor climbing. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.£90, Swansea

4-6 Dec 2024 Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2024-12-04 00:00 - 2024-12-06 23:59
Join us for 3 days demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Hill & Moorland terrain in the UK. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.£260, Abercraf.

5-6 Dec 2024 BCA Cave Leader Training (by Tom Partridge)
2024-12-05 00:00 - 2024-12-06 23:59
£180ppCave Leader core skills and group day assessments on request

12-13 Dec 2024 Lowland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2024-12-12 00:00 - 2024-12-13 23:59
Spend 2 days demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Lowland terrain in the UK. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.£170, Gower

14-15 Dec 2024 Climbing Wall Instructor Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2024-12-14 00:00 - 2024-12-15 23:59
Join us for 2 days building the skills and knowledge required to take groups climbing indoors. This Mountain Training approved course is run by an experienced trainer and includes post course support and learning material.£160, Swansea

17 Jan 2025 Climbing Wall Instructor Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-01-17 00:00 - 23:59

18-19 Jan 2025 Lowland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-01-18 00:00 - 2025-01-19 23:59
Spend 2 days demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Lowland terrain in the UK. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.£180, Gower

23 Jan 2025 Camping Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-01-23 00:00 - 23:59
Join us for a day demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups camping. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.£95, Abercraf

23-24 Jan 2025 BCA Vertical Leader Training (by Tom Partridge)
2025-01-23 00:00 - 2025-01-24 23:59
£200ppVertical Leader core skills and group day assessments on request

25-26 Jan 2025 Climbing Wall Instructor Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-01-25 00:00 - 2025-01-26 23:59

29-31 Jan 2025 Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-01-29 00:00 - 2025-01-31 23:59
Join us for 3 days demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Hill & Moorland terrain in the UK. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.£270, Abercraf.

31 Jan-1 Feb 2025 Cave Leader Training (by Richard Hill)
2025-01-31 00:00 - 2025-02-01 23:59
£200/person

A two day training course concentrating on leadership in horizontal cave systems including; Geology, Cave Development, Conservation, Weather, Hazard Awareness, Equipment and Basic Ropework.

9 Feb 2025 Climbing Wall Instructor Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-02-09 00:00 - 23:59
Join us for a day demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to lead groups indoor climbing. We run a calm and relaxed assessment where you are given the opportunity to perform at your best and encouraged to learn something new too.£100, Swansea

10-11 Feb 2025 Lowland Leader Training (by Storey Arms OEC)
2025-02-10 00:00 - 2025-02-11 23:59
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. You will need to complete the training course prior to taking part in the assessment. The course will be a mix of some theory and mainly practical elements following the Lowland Leader syllabus. The course will be based from The Tongwynlais, at the foot of Castell Coch in Forest Gynnal. This central location allows for quick access the all the venue, and only 10 minutes away from Cardiff by train to Taffs Well train station. Non residential £135 pp

12-13 Feb 2025 Lowland Leader Assessment (by Storey Arms OEC)
2025-02-12 00:00 - 2025-02-13 23:59
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 assesment will be based from The Tongwynlais, at the foot of Castell Coch in Forest Gynnal. This central location allows for quick access the all the venue, and only 10 minutes away from Cardiff by train to Taffs Well train station. Non residential £140pp.

12-14 Feb 2025 Hill & Moorland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-02-12 00:00 - 2025-02-14 23:59
Join us for 3 days building the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Hill & Moorland terrain in the UK. This Mountain Training approved course is run by an experienced trainer and includes post course support and learning material.£250, Abercraf

15-16 Feb 2025 Lowland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-02-15 00:00 - 2025-02-16 23:59
Join us for 2 days building the skills and knowledge required to lead groups in Lowland terrain in the UK. This Mountain Training approved course is run by an experienced trainer and includes post course support and learning material.£170, Gower

26-28 Feb 2025 Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-02-26 00:00 - 2025-02-28 23:59

4-5 Mar 2025 Cave Leader Training (by Richard Hill)
2025-03-04 00:00 - 2025-03-05 23:59

10-12 Mar 2025 Hill and Moorland Leader Assessment (by Storey Arms OEC)
2025-03-10 00:00 - 2025-03-12 23:59 | Storey Arms OEC, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NL, United Kingdom
The Hill and Moorland Leader award is designed for people who want to lead groups in the hill and moorland areas of the UK and Ireland. Candidates would have needed to complete the Hill and Moorland Training before the assessment. The course will be based from The Storey Arms OEC, at the foot of Pen y Fan in Y Bannau Brycheiniog. This central location allows for quick access the all the park, and only 40 minutes away from Cardiff. Non residential £240pp.

12-13 Mar 2025 Climbing Wall Instructor Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-03-12 00:00 - 2025-03-13 23:59

26-28 Mar 2025 Hill & Moorland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-03-26 00:00 - 2025-03-28 23:59

6 Apr 2025 Climbing Wall Instructor Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-04-06 00:00 - 23:59

7-8 Apr 2025 RLSS National Water Safety Management Programme inc. Inland and Coastal Waterways (by Tom Partridge)
2025-04-07 00:00 - 2025-04-08 23:59
£220 – based in South Wales

16-17 Apr 2025 Lowland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-04-16 00:00 - 2025-04-17 23:59

22 Apr 2025 FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-04-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Dynamic Rock, Swansea, SA6 5EJ
£100 a day for BMC members and worth 1 CPD point for MTA and AMI members. Info and booking via the link…

22-23 Apr 2025 RLSS NWSMP Training & Assessment Course (by Gary Evans)
2025-04-22 00:00 - 2025-04-23 23:59
Based on Gower and other South Wales venues. £260pp.

22-23 Apr 2025 British Canoeing Awarding Body Canoe & Kayak Coach (Sheltered Water) Training (by Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits)
2025-04-22 00:00 - 2025-04-23 23:59
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 environment.

You need to meet the following prerequisites before attending the course:

Full ‘on the water’ membership of Paddle UK national association;

Completed Core Coach Training (or the following ‘old’ British Canoeing courses, if you feel confident with their content: Level 2 (UKCC) Training OR Assessment; Moderate or Advanced Water Training OR Assessment; Level 3 (UKCC) Core Training OR Assessment;

A good level of knowledge of both canoeing and kayaking on sheltered water; and well-practised personal skills.

Venue to be confirmed (somewhere in the Brecon area).

The course fee is £200, which includes coaching, equipment and certification.

23 Apr 2025 FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-04-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Dynamic Rock, Swansea, SA6 5EJ

24 Apr 2025 Foundation (Climbing) Coach Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2025-04-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Dynamic Rock, Swansea, SA6 5EJ
