In our December Newsletter we mentioned we were developing the Hillwalking Permits programme for 2020.
This has now been completed and the training details are summarised below.
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Date |
Type of training |
Who is it for |
Max no of candidates |
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19 Feb 7 – 9pm |
Basic & intermediate navigation |
People looking to either learn or brush up on their navigation skills |
25 |
|
26 Feb 7 – 9pm |
Advanced Navigation including route plans & escape routes |
Getting ready for T1 or T2 assessment |
20 |
|
4 Mar 7 -9pm
|
Emergency procedures, |
Getting ready for T1 or T2 assessment
|
20
|
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Risk Assessment |
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Group Management (including remote management) |
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Personal & Team Equipment |
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Planning (Inc. weather forecasts) |
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11 Mar 7 – 9pm |
Advanced Navigation (micro & night) |
Getting ready for T1 or T2 assessment |
20 |
|
29 Mar – All Day. Timings & venue TBC |
Navigation exercise, camping & Security on Steep Ground + water hazards (for T2) |
Navigation & camping (T1 & T2 assessment) SoSG & Water hazards (T2 assessment) |
15 |
The training is not a mandatory requirement but recommended in order to make sure you are ready for assessment. Also, there is no need to come on all the dates; just choose the ones you feel will benefit you the most. We expect high demand and noting places are limited, we would encourage you to sign up quickly!
And if you are beginner or your navigation skills are rusty we particularly recommend the basic and intermediate navigation course even if you do not wish to gain a permit for this year. The skills and techniques taught are useful for all terrains (including T0) and will support you leading outdoor walks and expeditions with young people.
The first 4 dates will all be held at Bonaly and the booking instructions are now live on the Regional website.
If you wish to book a date for an Assessment (whether you are undertaking training or not) please email hillwalking@sesscouts.org.uk with which dates you would be available and any order of preference if giving more than one. If you have not yet submitted your permit application form and hillwalking log then please do so at the same time. Details of this can be found https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/30/hillwalking?moduleID=24&cat=26,407,351&runMethod=scout.
We will then come back to you to advise which date you have been provisionally allocated with initial next steps (full details of the assessments are usually sent 2 weeks prior to the date). We hope to offer the date you have requested but it will be subject to a minimum number of candidates being available.
Provisional Assessment Dates
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Dates |
Type of Assessment |
Min & Max no of candidates |
|
18 & 19 April |
T1 Assessment |
4/9 |
|
25 & 26 April |
T2 Assessment |
3/6 |
|
5 & 6 Sept |
T2 Assessment |
3/6 |
|
12 & 13 Sept |
T1 Assessment |
4/9 |
|
26 & 27 Sept |
T2 Assessment |
3/6 |
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10 & 11 Oct |
T1 Assessment |
4/9 |
If you have any queries please email hillwalking@sesscouts.org.uk
