BEL Basic Expedition Leader Courses in the Peak District

This excellent value course is essential for anyone looking to lead walking groups of young people through non wild country in the UK and ideal for anyone looking to enter into the outdoors arena as a career.  Conveniently run over 4 weekends and located in the heart of the beautiful Peak District, it is easily accessible from all over the UK.  Candidates gain knowledge and experience from classroom and practical sessions covering both the hard and soft skills of leading in the outdoors. 

• Autumn 2010 Course - £260
  Weekend 1 - 11th/12th September 2010
  Weekend 2 - 24th/25th/26th September 2010
  Weekend 3 - 9th/10th October 2010
  Weekend 4  - Assesment dates available from early 2011. Location TBC
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Based at The Old School House, Brandside near Buxton, you will start at 9am on Saturday morning with camping at the adjacent campsite.

Weekend 2
The second weekend will focus on soft skills including but not limited to the following topics: Conservation and Access, Leadership, Child Protection, Paperwork & Activity Approval, Planning

Friday night is a candidate presentation with the weekend training based at Wetton Village Hall and static camping in the Peak District.

Weekend 3
You will undertake a 2 day expedition back packing in the White Peak using lightweight equipment.  The focus will be on practical group leadership and navigational skills.  The location is to be confirmed.

Following completion of the 3 training weekends all candidates are required to complete a min 30 hours of practical experience prior to attending the assessment weekend. Full details of this will be provided during the training weekends.