Visit Leader Trainer (VLT)

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Wednesday - 14 Oct 2009 Time: 9am - 4pm Trainer: Dave Scourfield Assistant Trainer: Andy Lavin Places: 16 Type: Public

Location Host Region: North West Host Authority: ROCHDALE Venue Information Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Dell Road, Rochdale

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
01706 925157	OR	Email Dave Scourfield