South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group

7 May 2022 BMC Youth Trad Day (by Tom Partridge)
2022-05-07 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London)
For more info visit: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/outdoor-trad-climbing-days-for-young-people.

£60 per person. e-mail organiser to book.

6-8 May 2022 Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2022-05-06 00:00 - 2022-05-08 23:59
Join us in the Brecon Beacons 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.

25-26 Apr 2022 Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Best Practice Workshop
2022-04-25 00:00 - 2022-04-26 23:59
Join us for either day, or both days…

Day one (Monday 25th April):

Being run in partnership with the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group, RNLI and HM Coastguard with support from the National Coasteering Charter and National Trust.

A shared learning event for outdoor sector professionals and coastal rescue agencies. Day one is intended as complementary training for outdoor adventure guides and will include practical rescue scenarios.Morning workshopsWorkshop 1: Calling for HelpWorkshop 2: Transferring a casualtyWorkshop 3: What does an adventure operator carry with them for an activity session?Afternoon rescue scenariosCliff extraction from CoastguardWater extraction from RNLI

Day two (Tuesday 26th April):

Being run in partnership with the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group and National Coasteering Charter (NCC).

Day two is intended as valuable training for Coasteering guides of all levels, as CPD.

The day will be run in a workshop format where anyone can share ideas no matter your level of experience. Each workshop will have a lead who will have the ability to deliver on the topic and give a bit of structure where needed. Participants will be expected to bring and share knowledge with the group.Workshop topics to include:

Jump managementManagement of play spots / scenarios Training guidesFirst steps into leading Coasteering in Pembrokeshire

23-24 Apr 2022 Lowland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2022-04-23 00:00 - 2022-04-24 23:59
Spend 2 days on Gower 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.

21-22 Apr 2022 Lowland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2022-04-21 00:00 - 2022-04-22 23:59
Join us on Gower 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.

4 Apr 2022 Teaching Orienteering Course
2022-04-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre, The Court House, Longtown, Herefordshire, HR2 0LD, United Kingdom
This course is aimed at teachers, youth sector workers and people working in schools and outdoor centres. The 1 day training course delivers the knowledge, understanding and practical ability to introduce the basic skills of orienteering to beginners in a fun and exciting way on areas that are safe such as school sites or outdoor centre grounds. You will also be able to deliver simple competitions for participants.

£60

26-27 Mar 2022 British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award course (by Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits)
2022-03-28 00:00 - 23:59
All my courses will be run in accordance with Covid-19 regulations and guidance.

The British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor qualification is for people aged 14+ whose main focus of work is delivering paddlesport taster/starter sessions within clubs, centres or other organisations. The qualification is not discipline specific and is suitable for instructors who work with paddlers from any of the competitive and non-competitive paddlesport disciplines.

The process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’.

While there remain restrictions on indoor gatherings, courses may include video-conference sessions to cover ‘classroom’ topics. These will usually be a few days before and/or after the main ‘practical’ (outdoor) sessions, arranged to suit participants on each course. The dates shown below are for the ‘practical’ sessions only.

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

Cost £180 (maximum) per person (non-residential).

Candidates need to:

be aged 14 or over;be members of Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.);register for the Award with Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.) – cost £45;have attended a British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) course; andhave personal paddling (equivalent to the former 2*-level) and rescue competence in one type of craft (kayak, open canoe, sit on top, or stand up paddleboard).

23 Mar 2022 British Canoeing Foundation Safety & Rescue Training course (by Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits)
2022-03-23 00:00 - 23:59
The FSRT course is intended for all paddlers, coaches and volunteers irrespective of craft or discipline choice, and is available in either bank-based or boat-based option (or a combined course covering both). It provides training on key skills needed to operate safely and deal with common emergencies in a sheltered water environment in any craft. Candidates should be competent paddling in both kayak and canoe to enable them to complete the course, although it is not necessary formally to hold a Personal Performance Award.

The FSRT course is a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award.

The FSRT course comprises a minimum of 8-hours training and is usually conducted over one long day; this course will take place in Brecon.

While there remain restrictions on indoor gatherings, most courses will include video-conference sessions to cover ‘classroom’ topics. These will usually be a few days before and/or after the main ‘practical’ (outdoor) sessions, arranged to suit participants on each course. The dates shown below are for the ‘practical’ sessions only.

No minimum age (although paddlers must be physically able to undertake the course!).

£75 each. Contact organiser to book places or find out more.

12-13 Mar 2022 Cave Leader Training (by Richard Hill)
2022-03-12 00:00 - 2022-03-13 23:59
This course is aimed at those wishing to lead groups in horizontal cave systems. For further details of the syllabus look at the following link: LCMLA

£180 per person based in Crickhowell

2 places left. For more details contact organiser.

17-18 Feb 2022 British Caving Association Cave Leader Training Course (by Tom Partridge)
2022-02-17 08:00 - 2022-02-18 17:00
17th – 18th Feb 2022, South Wales Area for info and prices contact Tom.

Wed 16 Feb 2022 Waterfall Country Gorges: a Practical Workshop to consider how Activity Providers can help care for these special places
2022-02-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Clyn Gwyn Car Park, Ystradfellte, United Kingdom
Those of you using the Waterfall Country gorges in the last year or so will be well aware of the immense pressure that the area is under from visitors – which is having a significant adverse impact on the gorge environment. We know that gorge-walking groups are not a significant part of the problem – in fact we think there’s a lot we can do to help!

SWOAPG has therefore planned this onsite workshop, based around the Mellte gorge, to see what we can do to help alleviate some of the problems being caused by visitor numbers and behaviour.

The idea of the workshop (which will be facilitated on behalf of SWOAPG by Lee Garbett of Quest Adventures – and hopefully attended by all the major gorge-walking providers as well as environmental and safety organisations) is to share concerns and ideas and generate some key messages and good practice for groups using the gorge, which SWOAPG will then disseminate more widely. Topics to be addressed will include how providers might…

better understand and continue to minimise their own impact on the fragile gorge environment;help keep the area in good condition e.g. by collecting and disposing of rubbish; andinfluence the behaviour of the general public to better look after the gorge environment (and their own safety!).

The intention is to cover the section of river between Sgwd Clun Gwyn and Sgwd y Pannwr. To participate fully you’ll need ‘wet’ gorge kit – or if you prefer you can stay dry and join in parts only with walking kit (contact Lee if you need to borrow kit).

Meet 8.30am at Clyn Gwyn Car Park for a briefing before moving onsite at 9am.

Please RSVP using the button below if you’re able to attend.

Contact Lee for more detailed information or questions about the workshop.

12-13 Feb 2022 British Canoeing Awarding Body White Water Safety and Rescue course - kayak focused (by Green Ideas)
2022-02-12 00:00 - 2022-02-13 23:59 | Llandysul Paddlers, The Wilkes Head Square, Pont Tyweli, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 4AA, United Kingdom
This WWSR course is being run by myself with Llandysul Paddlers. £180pp including boat usage along with optional overnight accommodation. Normally courses look at canoes and kayaks, I would like to make this course more applicable to kayaks opposed to accommodating both 50/50.

Day one will be in Llandysul SA444AA

9-10 Feb 2022 British Canoeing Awarding Body White Water Kayak Coach Training (by Green Ideas)
2022-02-09 00:00 - 2022-02-10 23:59 | Llandysul Paddlers, The Wilkes Head Square, Pont Tyweli, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 4AA, United Kingdom
This Coach Award WWK Training course is being run by myself with Llandysul Paddlers. £200pp including boat usage along with optional overnight accommodation.

Day one will be in Llandysul SA444AA

7-8 Feb 2022 British Canoeing Awarding Body Coach Award Core Training (by Green Ideas)
2022-02-07 00:00 - 2022-02-08 23:59 | Llandysul Paddlers, The Wilkes Head Square, Pont Tyweli, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 4AA, United Kingdom
This Coach Award Core Training course is being run by myself and Jethro Moore with Llandysul Paddlers. £200pp including boat usage along with optional overnight accommodation.

Day one will be in Llandysul SA444AA

3-4 Feb 2022 16hr Regulated Outdoor First Aid course (by Green Ideas)
2022-02-03 00:00 - 2022-02-04 23:59 | Green Ideas, Sunny Bank, Llansawel, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 7PE, United Kingdom
This 16hr outdoor first aid course is based fully outdoors, with no power point, allows for full practical while being socially distant. Overnight camping/ Van options are available. £140 for an individual booking, £120 for bookings of more than one person.

31 Jan 2022 Regulated Level 3 Safeguarding Adults and Children (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Online
January 31st for virtual learning

This Level 3 Safeguarding course covers elements for Adults and Children through optional online virtual and interactive sessions. Having delivered these courses in person and now virtually since 2020 and Covid. With this online learning a course book will be posted, and a distance learning pack will be emailed. £80 for this regulated course.

29-30 Jan 2022 British Canoeing White Water Canoe Coach Training (by Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits)
2022-01-29 00:00 - 2022-01-30 23:59
This 2-day Discipline Specific Training course you will focus on how to coach technical and tactical skills in Open Canoes on Moderate White 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.

While there remain restrictions on indoor gatherings, courses may include video-conference sessions to cover ‘classroom’ topics. These will usually be a few days before and/or after the main ‘practical’ (outdoor) sessions, arranged to suit participants on each course. The dates shown below are for the ‘practical’ sessions only.

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

Full ‘on the water’ membership of Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.);Hold White Water Canoe Leader (or former Canoe Leader / 4* Canoe leadership Award); andCompleted 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.

Minimum 2, maximum 4 candidates.

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

The course fee will be no more than £180, which includes coaching, equipment and certification. If more than 2 candidates attend, I will aim to reduce this fee if I can.

26-28 Jan 2022 British Canoeing Awarding Body Canoe Award (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-26 00:00 - 2022-01-28 23:59
This Personal Performance Award for Canoe is being run by myself with Llandysul Paddlers. From £90pp and is limited to 4 attendees including boat usage along with optional overnight accommodation.

Day one will be on Usk Res, looking at fundamentals; day two open water skills; day three moving water skills.

25 Jan 2022 Regulated Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health course (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Online
January 25th for virtual learning

This Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health Course includes three optional online virtual and interactive sessions. Having delivered these courses in person since they were released and then virtually since March 2020, I have been fortunate to be at the front of their development. With this online learning a course book will be posted, and a distance learning pack will be emailed. £80 for this regulated course.

24 Jan 2022 Regulated Level 2 First Aid for Youth Mental Health course (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Online
January 12th for virtual learning

This Level 2 First Aid for Youth Mental Health Course includes optional online virtual and interactive sessions. Having delivered these courses in person since they were released, I was fortunate to be involved with the development of the adult course into an online environment. With this online learning a course book will be posted, and a distance learning pack will be emailed. £80 for this regulated course.

17 Jan 2022 16hr Regulated Outdoor First Aid course (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-17 00:00 - 23:59 | Green Ideas, Sunny Bank, Llansawel, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 7PE, United Kingdom
This is an additional day of a first aid course where we will look at additional remote care along with catastrophic bleed management. These are two additional certificates. £75 as a stand alone or £180 to include the OFA course 6-7.

15-16 Jan 2022 16hr Regulated Outdoor First Aid course (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-15 00:00 - 2022-01-16 23:59 | Green Ideas, Sunny Bank, Llansawel, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 7PE, United Kingdom

15-16 Jan 2022 BCA Vertical Leader Award training (formerly level 2) (by Richard Hill)
2022-01-15 00:00 - 2022-01-16 23:59
Previously advertised as 13-14 Nov 2021

A two day training course looking at personal SRT progression, leading groups with ladder and lifeline and problem solving.

£180pp based in South Wales

13 Jan 2022 Regulated Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health course (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Online
January 13th for virtual learning

This Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health Course includes three optional online virtual and interactive sessions. Having delivered these courses in person since they were released and then virtually since March 2020, I have been fortunate to be at the front of their development. With this online learning a course book will be posted, and a distance learning pack will be emailed. £80 for this regulated course.

12 Jan 2022 Regulated Level 2 First Aid for Youth Mental Health course (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Online

10-11 Jan 2022 British Canoeing Awarding Body White Water Canoe Coach Training (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-10 00:00 - 2022-01-11 23:59 | Llandysul Paddlers, The Wilkes Head Square, Pont Tyweli, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 4AA, United Kingdom
This Coach Award WWC Training course is being run by myself with Llandysul Paddlers. £200pp including boat usage along with optional overnight accommodation.

Day one will be in Llandysul SA444AA

8-9 Jan 2022 British Canoeing Awarding Body White Water Safety and Rescue course: canoe-focused (by Green Ideas)
2022-01-08 00:00 - 2022-01-09 23:59 | Llandysul Paddlers, The Wilkes Head Square, Pont Tyweli, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 4AA, United Kingdom
This WWSR course is being run by Myself with Llandysul Paddlers. £180pp including boat usage along with optional overnight accommodation. Normally courses look at canoes and kayaks, I would like to make this course more applicable to canoes opposed to accommodating both 50/50.

Day one will be in Llandysul SA444AA

18-19 Dec 2021 16-hour Outdoor First Aid Course (by Call of the Wild)
2021-12-18 00:00 - 2021-12-19 23:59 | Maes y Fron, Abercraf, Swansea, SA9 1XU
At our outdoor activity centre in Abercrave and will make use of the outdoor environment.

The awarding body for the qualification is Nuco and meets the minimum requirements for NGB qualifications and employment with outdoor activity centres.

The cost of the course will be £120.00 plus vat per person

The centre will be in operation under the current Covid guidance from the Welsh Government which may differ from England.

18-19 Dec 2021 British Canoeing White Water Award (by Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits)
2021-12-18 00:00 - 2021-12-19 23:59
All my courses will be run in accordance with Covid-19 regulations and guidance.

The White Water Award is designed to develop your ability to apply appropriate decision making skills for a safe day out white water paddling in a kayak or OC1. It endorses your skill, judgment and decision making to ensure a successful day on rivers up to grade 2. You will be confident in planning and undertaking journeys on moving water with proficient skills to be in control throughout. This is a great preparation for the British Canoeing Sheltered Water Kayak Coach Award!

This 2-day course is intended to provide training tailored to the individual needs of participants and, for those who meet the require standard, an opportunity for assessment for this Award. You should already be an experienced and confident flat-water paddler before attending the course, ideally with some moving or white-water experience.

While there remain restrictions on indoor gatherings, courses may include video-conference sessions to cover ‘classroom’ topics. These will usually be a few days before and/or after the main ‘practical’ (outdoor) sessions, arranged to suit participants on each course. The dates shown below are for the ‘practical’ sessions only.

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

Cost £120 per person (non-residential).

17-19 Dec 2021 British Canoeing White water Award (by Green Ideas)
2021-12-17 00:00 - 2021-12-19 23:59 | Llandysul Paddlers, The Wilkes Head Square, Pont Tyweli, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, SA44 4AA, United Kingdom
This Personal Performance Award for WWK is being run by myself with Llandysul Paddlers. From £90pp and is limited to 4 attendees including boat usage along with optional overnight accommodation.

Day one will be on in Llandysul looking at fundamentals; day 2 and 3 will depend on conditions and your requirements.
