Professional Development
For Environmental Professionals
For Teachers
For Group Leaders
PGCEs and NQTs
Every year we run courses aimed at trainee and recently qualified primary science teachers, and secondary biology and geography teachers. These two day courses include introductions to group management and risk assessment as well as subject specific skills and techniques.
Find out more about the courses.
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FSC Professional Development
For Group Leaders
Outdoor Leadership and Safety Management
Certificate in Off-site Safety Management | Health and Safety in Fieldwork | Navigation Skills | First Aid for Remote Places
Environmental Activities
Introducing investigative approaches to Environmental Education; also examining safety implications of working with children.
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Certificate in Off-site Safety Management
A course which aims to develop a candidate's ability to analyse
an institution's off-site safety management policies; to follow, evaluate and
improve procedures and to develop quality safety systems. Ideal for Educational
Visits Coordinators. This course is offered at Preston Montford and Epping Forest.
Accredited by OCR.
Find out more about the courses in 2008.
Health and Safety in Fieldwork
Developed jointly with the Geographical Association, this course includes sessions which will develop general fieldwork skills, including team leadership, risk management and assessment. It also includes First Aid (Breath of Life) training.
Navigation Skills
The great outdoors can be explored freely and safely in the knowledge that you know where you are, where you are going and how you will get there.
Find out more about the 2008 courses.
First
Aid for Remote Places
A series of courses. The Life-Saver course is a very practical introduction suitable for teachers and leaders working on Duke of Edinburgh Awards in local as well as remote locations for example. Progression through Emergency Care, Standard and Advanced courses will provide substantial experience which is recognised by HSE and many national governing bodies. Recognised by HSE.
