7 Mar 2023 Camping Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-03-07 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London)
Join us in the Brecon Beacons for a one day assessment of the skills and knowledge required to manage groups on overnight camps. This Mountain Training approved course is run by an experienced trainer and includes pre course support and online learning materials.

Venue Abercraf, cost £85

11-12 Mar 2023 Lowland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-03-11 00:00 - 2023-03-12 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.

Venue Parkmill, Gower, cost £150.

16-17 Mar 2023 National Coasteering Charter Guide Award Training (by Tom Partridge & Gary Evans)
2023-03-16 00:00 - 2023-03-17 23:59
Based on Gower and Pembroke £150pp

16-17 Mar 2023 Lowland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-03-16 00:00 - 2023-03-17 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.

Venue Parkmill, Gower, cost £160.

22-24 Mar 2023 Hill and Moorland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-03-22 00:00 - 2023-03-24 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.

Venue Abercraf, cost £250.

26 Mar 2023 Navigation for a successful assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-03-26 00:00 - 23:59
Spend the day fine tuning those nav skills and making sure you are capable and confident when you go on your assessment.

Venue Craig y Nos, cost £60

Mon 27 Mar 2023 CPD Workshop: Learn about…Craig Cerrig Gleisiad & Fan Frynich
2023-03-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Craig Cerrig Gleisiad A470 layby, https://what3words.com/reactions.bunch.rank, nr Libanus
Come and join Brecon Beacons National Park Authority’s Geopark Development Officer, Alan Bowring, for an exploration of the geology and history of Craig Cerrig Gleisiad (CCG) and Fan Frynich. We’ll aim to take a ‘figure 8’ walking tour up to the summit of Fan Frynich and down to Pont Blaen Cwm Du, returning up the streamway and over the bwlch between CCG and Fan Frynich [subject to weather conditions, of course]. Participants will need suitable fitness, clothing and equipment for a day’s mountain walk in the prevailing weather, including packed lunch / snacks. Book ‘tickets’ or RSVP using the buttons below, or e-mail coordinator@swoapg.com.

This is the third of a series of practical, outdoor workshops providing opportunities for instructors and providers to learn about some of the areas we work in, both for their own education and to enable them to help their clients to better appreciate these special places. Each will be led by a volunteer SWOAPG Provider* with expert staff from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.

This workshop is open to all South Wales outdoor instructors and SWOAPG supporters, for whom the following fees will apply:

SWOAPG Members and Supporters: £15 for first employee, £10 each for additional employees (employed staff only, not freelancers, up to 3 staff per Member in first instance, please e-mail the organiser if you wish to book more places).

Non-Members: £40 (this will include Associate Membership until 31 March 2024, enabling you to attend other workshops before then at the Members’ rate).

Once you have booked, the organiser or workshop Provider will be in contact with you to confirm final details.
* The Provider for this workshop will be Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits, with Steve representing his own business as a volunteer in conjunction with his role as SWOAPG Coordinator.

31 Mar 2023 Camping Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-03-31 00:00 - 23:59

12-14 Apr 2023 Hill & Moorland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-04-12 00:00 - 2023-04-14 23:59
Join us in the Brecon Beacons 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.

Venue Abercraf, cost £230.

21-23 Apr 2023 Hill & Moorland Leader Assessment (by Longtown OLC)
2023-04-21 00:00 - 2023-04-23 23:59 | Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre, The Court House, Longtown, Herefordshire, HR2 0LD, United Kingdom
This course has been set up for LOLC staff and has spare places available. Cost: £255 (non-residential)*

To book contact: Allan Gibbs – Golden Valley Training, allangibbs112@hotmail.com, 01981 550497 / 07909 748013

*If candidates require accommodation or wish to camp please e. mike@longtownoutdoorlearning.co.uk

Please see MTA website for prerequisites / further course information.

26-27 Apr 2023 Lowland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-04-26 00:00 - 2023-04-27 23:59

29 Apr 2023 Mountain Training Indoor Climbing Assistant Training and Assessment (by Rock UK)
2023-04-29 00:00 - 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
The Indoor Climbing Assistant is designed for people who want to support qualified instructors with climbing sessions on artificial structures. People interested in this scheme might be parents, youth workers, young leaders or teachers and the focus is on assisting with core tasks within a session.

Additional Information:

There are 2 FREE spaces on this course available for anyone who is willing to support the climbing for all club here at Summit Centre supported by Merthyr Active. The spaces will be provided to those who are willing to sign up to volunteer at the regular once a month club and further funding is available for them to complete the CWI training and assessments. For more information please contact summit@rockuk.org with you name and contact information to discuss what the funding is for and how you can support the climbing for all club.

Cost: £80.00 pp + Mountain Training Registration fee

3-5 May 2023 Hill and Moorland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-05-03 00:00 - 2023-05-05 23:59

13-14 May 2023 Lowland Leader Assessment (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-05-13 00:00 - 2023-05-14 23:59

13-14 May 2023 RLSS National Water Safety Management 2.0 (NWSMP) (by Tom Partridge)
2023-05-13 08:00 - 2023-05-14 17:00
For more info, booking and prices please visit www.tom-partridge.co.uk

17-19 May 2023 Hill & Moorland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-05-17 00:00 - 2023-05-19 23:59

17 May 2023 Invaders of the National Park: an evening workshop for SWOAPG Members to help tackle some of the invasive species found in places we visit (including the Sychryd Gorge)
2023-05-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen-y-Cae, Swansea, SA9 1GL, United Kingdom
Please consider coming along to this workshop for SWOAPG Members – led by the Invasive Species Team for the Brecon Beacons National Park – to learn about how Outdoor Activity Providers and their clients can help to record and control some of the invasive species that occur in the places we visit in the National Park and elsewhere.

Himalayan Balsam in particular is known to be a problem in the Sychryd Gorge, where gorge leaders could play a vital role in helping to tackle this growing problem, so the workshop will look at techniques for controlling this species wherever we might find it.

Arrival from 5.30pm for chat and light refreshments, with the workshop starting at 6pm. A short presentation inside (30 mins), then a walk around Craig y Nos Country park identifying invasive species and learning how to record them using smartphone apps (LERC Wales/I-Record). A discussion on tackling Himalayan balsam in the Sychryd Gorge will then follow before departures at 8pm.

Each participant will receive a free invasive species guide and biosecurity guidance.

To book, please use the RSVP button or e-mail coordinator@swoapg.com.

18-19 May 2023 BCA Cave Leader Training (by Juliet Parker-Smith)
2023-05-18 00:00 - 2023-05-19 23:59
Further details from Juliet Parker-Smith – julietps@outlook.com

4 Jun 2023 British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course (by Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits)
2023-06-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
NB we will aim to arrange a Zoom meeting one evening 7-9pm before this course to run through some of the introductory and ‘theoretical’ elements – probably either Wed 24 May or Sat 3 Jun.

The British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment. The course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of their chosen craft. The objective is to introduce, explore and practise simple strategies and safe skills that can provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues.

The Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course is a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor Award.

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

Max. £100 each (depending on numbers). Contact organiser to book places or find out more.

15-16 Jun 2023 Lowland Leader Training (by Outdoor Matters)
2023-06-15 00:00 - 2023-06-16 23:59

Climbing Wall Instructor course (by Channel Training)
2023-06-17 00:00 - 2023-06-18 23:59
Channel Training has 2 spaces available on a CWI training course to be held on the 17 & 18 of June.

This is being run by Andy Cummings at Trewern Outdoor Centre and Llangorse Rope Centre.

The cost will be £150 payable to Channel training.

Please contact Flora Jones flora@channelgroup.co.uk if you have staff that you would like to book on.

7-8 Aug 2023 RLSS National Water Safety Management 2.0 (NWSMP) (by Tom Partridge)
2023-08-07 00:00 - 2023-08-08 23:59

17-18 Aug 2023 Rock Skills Intermediate (by RockUK Summit Centre)
2023-08-17 00:00 - 2023-08-18 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
£100.00 (registration included)Min age 12

Follow link for more info and booking.

19-20 Aug 2023 Climbing Wall Instructor Training with Abseil (by Andy Newton for RockUK Summit Centre)
2023-08-19 00:00 - 2023-08-20 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom
£150.00 pp + MT registrationMin age 17

Follow link for more info and booking.

26 Aug 2023 Indoor Climbing Assistant Training and Assessment (by RockUK Summit Centre)
2023-08-26 00:00 - 23:59 | RockUK Summit Centre, The Old Drift Mine, Treharris, CF46 6RD, United Kingdom

25-26 Sep 2023 NCC Coasteering Guide Award Training (by Tom Partridge)
2023-09-25 00:00 - 2023-09-26 23:59

British Canoeing Awarding Body & RLSS First Aid Courses (by Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits)
2023-10-01 00:00 - 2026-12-31 23:59
I can run the following courses on demand, please contact me for more information:

Coach Award Training & Assessment (Core Coach, Sheltered Water Canoe and/or Kayak, Open Water Canoe)

Paddlesport Instructor

Leadership Training & Assessment (Paddlesport Leader, SUP Sheltered Water Leader, Paddlesport Touring Leader, Open Water Canoe Leader)

Paddlesport Safety & Rescue, Inland Open Water Safety & Rescue

Personal Performance Awards (up to Moderate Water: Canoe, White Water, Touring)

RLSS Outdoor First Aid and First Aid at Work

Royal Life Saving Society & National Coasteering Charter Courses (by Tom Partridge)
2023-10-01 00:00 - 2024-12-31 23:59
I can run the following courses on demand, please contact me for more information:

RLSS NWSMP 2.0 (All Modules), courses arranged to suit including Core TA for those looking to deliver the NWSMP

NCC Coasteering Guide Award Assessment, arranged to suit. 1:2 ratio. £150 per person.

British Canoeing Awarding Body Courses (by Ant Morgan Coaching)
2023-10-01 00:00 - 2024-12-31 23:59
I can run a wide range of British Canoeing Awarding Body Courses on demand, please contact me for more information.

British Caving Association Courses (by Richard Hill)
2023-10-01 00:00 - 2024-12-31 23:59
I can run the following courses on demand, please contact me for further information.

Cave Leader Training and Assessment

Mine to Cave transfer Training and Assessment

Vertical Leader Training and Assessment

Tyrolean for Groups Training and Assessment

Cave Instructor Certificate Training and Assessment
