Visit Leader Trainer (VLT)

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Thursday - 7 May 2009 Time: 0900 Trainer: phil eccles Places: 15 Type: Public

Location Host Region: Midlands Host Authority: COVENTRY Venue Information We will meet in the area of Elm Bank Training Centre on Mile Lane, Coventry. A minibus will then drive us to Kingsbury Water Park returning around 4 in the afternoon. Bring / wear normal clothes for walking in a country park.

Description

Visit Leader Training is focused on active risk assessment and group management on educational visits and off-site activities
It is a OEAP certificated course transferable between employers.
The course covers the identification of relevant significant hazards and the importance of placing of successful control measures including supervision and group management strategies
The course is offered in support of the leader's role in educational visits and off-site activities. It remains the role of the employer (e.g. head of establishment, senior youth worker or educational visit coordinator) to determine the leader's suitability and competence to undertake a leadership role on any particular visit or venture.

The course is not : EVC training.
It is not a substitute for activity or terrain specific training provided by a sports national governing body or employer.
The scheme provides practical training in leading groups out of doors. It does not take the place of LA briefings / training on the management of educational visits although these may be included in this training.

Contact Trainer for Booking
01766 510200	OR	Email phil eccles