Training Courses
Basic Expedition Leader Award (BEL)
This nationally recognized course which is administered by the British Sports Trust offers potential expedition leaders the chance to develop and enhance existing skills and equips participants to work with groups. This course has been designed as a stepping stone to Mountain Leader Training.
Presented by the Belfast Activity Centre in association with Sports Leaders UK
2007/2008
COURSE AIM
To give a leadership qualification to those who wish to operate in open country. BEL trains individuals in three key areas
- Leadership
- Technical competence
- The ability to instruct others
BEL aims to develop the Skills of:-
- Caring for oneself
- Caring for others
- Caring for the countryside
- Communicating these skills
There are TEN units to the BEL
- Leadership and group management
- Instructional and organisational methods
- Planning and preparation
- Conservation and access
- Navigation
- Equipment
- Living out-of-doors
- First Aid and emergencies
- Fitness for expeditions
- Community Hours
BEL will be useful to those wanting to train and supervise Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions.
Please be advised this is NOT a wild country mountain based award but it will be an excellent background for those wishing to go on to Mountain Leader Training.
Course Breakdown
(i) A total of 90 Hours Tutor Training consisting of:
·6 Evening sessions
·2 Daywalks
·1 Day REC HSE First Aid Certificate
·2 Weekends
·1 Day Moderation
Courses can also be run over a different timescale to this, please ask.
(ii) A minimum of 30 Hours Community Service which involves practical instruction with your own group.
Start Date:
Wednesday 7th November2007 (Session 1, 1900 – 2100)
Course Cost
Course Cost £ 350.00
Course cost includes course delivery, registration with the CCPR, 1 years insurance, accommodation and all equipment.
The Belfast Activity Centre is a registered Charity and a non-profit making organisation. We aim to keep costs to a minimum. Some bursaries are available each year, please ask.
Venue
The course will be based at:
BelfastActivity Centre, Barnett's Stable Yard, Barnett Demesne,Malone Road,Belfast,BT9 5PB
Courses can be run across Northern Ireland.
Course Requirements:
- Applicants should be 18 years old
- Applicants should have experience in working with groups and in walking
- Full attendance is required
Applicants must undertake a First Aid qualification (a REC HSE Appointed Persons Course is included in this course. It is however advisable that participants should consider the REC Standard Course. Details available at the Centre)
Applicants are advised not to purchase equipment before the course, as advice on equipment and substantial discounts may be available during the course.
Course Application:
Applicants will need to complete and return the Course Application form along with a deposit of £ 50.00. Use the form below to express your interest.
