Walking Scheme
Level 2 Training and Level 2 Assessment
Who is the event for?
This event is for any adult leader wanting to:
§ Extend their walking skills and improve navigation techniques.
§ Those with some hill walking experience wanting to learn how to lead guiding groups safely outdoors and in the hills.
§ Work towards gaining a qualification having done Duke of Edinburgh or Queen’s Guide expeditions.
§ Move to Level 2 after completing Level 1.
To start at Level 2 you should have undertaken six walks in any type of country of which:
§ one should have been at least 6 km or 4 miles
§ three should have taken place in the last three years
§ one or more walks in open country would be an advantage
There is also an assessment course for Level 2 participants who have completed the training and gained the necessary experience.
What will the event cover?
The event will cover the main topics of the practical and theoretical sessions of the walking scheme, including:
§ Route planning
§ Navigational techniques
§ Group management
§ Hazards and risk assessment
§ Day, micro and low visibility navigation
This course can be adapted to cover aspects to suit particular needs, but will be quite intense and be mostly out on the hill, so be prepared for all weather conditions.
Where and when:
Friday 14 to Sunday 16 October 2016 at South Newton Outdoor and Training Centre, Woodhead Road, Near Kilmacolm, PA13 4TE.
Cost:
The total cost of the weekend on full board is £80.00 per person (excluding personal travel to and from the weekend). Accommodation is in bunks, please bring lower sheet, pillow case and a sleeping bag or duvet. Some outdoor equipment is available to borrow.
How to book:
Fill in the application form and send it with a non refundable deposit cheque for £20.00 to: Audrey Muir, Guiding Development Assistant at the address on the booking form or email .
Need more information?
Please contact the the Scottish Walking Adviser, Joyce Reid who can be contact by calling 01505 502235 or by email
Walking Scheme
Level 2 Training and Level 2 Assessment
Booking Form
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Please complete this form and send it with a £20.00 non refundable deposit by cheque before Saturday 1 October 2016.
I would like to reserve a place for:
Level 2 Walking Training
Level 2 Walking Assessment
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Please return this form to:
Audrey Muir
Girlguiding Scotland
16 Coates Crescent
Edinburgh
EH3 7AH
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Once you have booked your place, you will receive further information about the course, what equipment to bring and a skills checklist in which you can highlight your own requirements.
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