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EXPEDITION SKILLS MODULE

The Expedition Skills Module is an optional module available to all qualified walking leaders. It’s an opportunity to increase your skills where you will be trained and assessed to lead groups on multi day camping expeditions. The flexibility of the module makes it useful for Lowland Leaders , Hill and Moorland Leaders and Mountain Leaders in terrain and conditions within the scope of their respective leadership award. The Expedition Skills Module is ideal for those involved with the DofE because the skills covered apply to expeditions using commercial campsites as well as wild camping.

The Expedition Skill Handbook can be downloaded here and the FAQ's acessed

SCHEME OVERVIEW

Detailed information on each of the above topics can be found in the Expedition Skills Module Handbook. As with all Mountain Training awards, your experience prior to attending the course will have a huge impact on the result and you should try to be as fully prepared as possible. There are two stages in the scheme;
  1. Attend a two day combined training and assessment course
  2. Continue to stay current and up to date

PREREQUISITES & REGISTRATION

  • You must check that you are registered for the module on the Candidate Management System (CMS).
  • You must have passed a walking leader assessment (Lowland, Hill and Moorland or Mountain).
  • You must have logged an absolute minimum of 10 overnight camps; ideally in a variety of contexts.
  • You must have assisted with at least two group camps (these can be included in your 10 personal camps).
  • You must have a valid 16 hour first aid certificate, relevant to your work as a walking leader.
If you would like to discuss further, then please get in touch.

TRAINING COURSE DETAILS

Course Fee - £150

Our two- day Expedition Skills Module course is based in Shropshire. It covers all aspects of the syllabus as set out in the handbook and will be delivered by our friendly, passionate and professional instructors who have many years of expedition experience.

Course Program

The program will normally follow this format, but changes may be made to make the best use of venues and weather conditions.
DayMorningDaytimeEvening
1Start 9am
Introductions		Teaching & Navigation
Teaching Camp Craft		Personal Camp Craft
2Legal ResponsibilitiesRemote SupervisionDebriefs

Course Close

We will aim to finish by 5pm on the final day to allow time for people to travel home.

Kit List

You will need the following items as a minimum for the course:
  • Walking boots – Waterproof with good tread and ankle support.
  • Personal hill/mountain clothing sufficient for 2 days.
  • A small day rucksack 20-40 litre Watch (with a digital stopwatch) not just a phone.
  • A compass (Silva type 4 or similar).
  • 1:25000 OS map of the area (Maps should be laminated or in a small map case).
  • Tent and personal sleeping equipment (if you also have group tents please bring one along).
  • Stove, food and drink.
  • Expedition pack.
N.B. A full kit list will be provided when you book your course.

ASSESSMENT COURSE DETAILS

There is no separate assessment for the Expedition Skills Module.

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