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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Training for the Expedition, Skill and Physical Recreation sections |
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Can You Experience the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award training? Training for the Expedition, Skill and Physical Recreation sections. Training follows the requirements of the Award and is pitched at the level of each group; Bronze = full training, Silver = refresher and skills developments, Gold = refresher and further developments. All training courses operate with a ratio of 8 participants to 1 instructor. Assessment courses operate with a ratio of 6 participants to 1 instructor. Training or Assessment, courses cost £240 per instructor for a full day and £160 for a ½ day. Discounts are available for larger groups and for block / repeat bookings. Certificates of attendance are available at no extra cost. NavigationTraining includes map and compass, timing, pacing, special skills and much more. Assessments are available and National Navigation Award Scheme Bronze and Silver certificates can be awarded. CampcraftTraining includes site selection, use of tents and stoves, nutrition, environmental considerations and much more. CanoeingTraining includes paddling strokes, lifting and handling, journeying and much more. Assessments are available and BCU 1, 2 and 3 star certificates can be awarded. Mountain BikingTraining includes the safe cycle, on and off-road skills, cycling with panniers, bike maintenance and much more. First AidRescue Emergency Care (REC) first aid courses include; Vital signs, emergency action, levels of consciousness, bleeding, cpr, and much more. The Rescue Emergency Care (REC) scheme accredits our First Aid courses and operate with a ratio of 8-12 participants to 1 trainer and costs £60 each per day. The Basic (one day) First Aid course is valid for 3 years (this course also allows the participant to be nominated as the Appointed Person within the workplace). The Emergency (two day) First Aid course is valid for 3 years (this course is recognised as sufficient by National Governing Bodies such as RYA, MLT, BCU). All our courses can be run either as intensive blocks, or as progressive days out. The number of training sessions required will depend on the abilities of the groups.
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