Outdoor Qualification Training Courses at Thornbridge Outdoors

If you are interested in any of the courses please download and print the Booking Form and return to us together with payment (if appropriate) to confirm a place.

Please note: other dates are available - please call for update.

MLTE Single Pitch Award (SPA)

Dates:
Sun 20 - Mon 21 Sept '08
Sun 18 - Mon 19 Oct '08
Sat 28 - Sun 29 March '09
Sat 16 - Sun 17 May '09,
Sat 20 - Sun 21 June '09

Training (Download Information Booklet) / Booking Form) - £105
Assessment (Download Information Booklet / Booking Form) - £120
Booking Conditions (Download a copy)
Medical Declaration Form (Download a copy)

This nationally recognised award is for those wishing to supervise climbing on single pitch climbs and climbing walls in the UK. It is for those already with some climbing experience and involves a two day training course followed at a later date by a two day assessment.

MLTE Walking Group Leader (WGL)

Dates:
Sat 25 - Mon 27 Oct '08
Sat 2 - Mon 4 May '09

Training (Download Information Booklet / Booking Form) - £175
Assessment (Download Information Booklet / Booking Form) - £195
Booking Conditions (Download a copy)
Medical Declaration Form (Download a copy)
Equipment Request Form (Download a copy)

This new course is aimed at leaders wishing to take groups into moorland areas such as Bleaklow and the Dark Peak. It is nationally recognised for other similar non-mountainous walking areas of the UK. As with other MLTE awards, a candidate must register to obtain a logbook, attend training and then gain experience prior to assessment. The training and assessment courses are each 3 days long.

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MLTE Mountain Leader Award (ML)

Dates:

6 days:
Sat 25 - Sun 30 Oct '08

2 x 3 days:
Sat 2 - Mon 4 May '09
Sat 23 - Mon 25 May '09

Training (Download Information Booklet / Booking Form) - £330
Assessment: (Download Information Booklet / Booking Form) - £355
Booking Conditions (Download a copy)
Medical Declaration Form (Download a copy)
Equipment Request Form (Download a copy)

This is the nationally recognised award for leading groups walking throughout the mountains of the UK in summer conditions. Our courses take place partly in the Peak District and partly in either the Lake District or North Wales. Navigation, party management, mountain hazards and expeditioning skills are covered in detail. Six days of training in either six consecutive days or spread over three weekends.

MLTE Mountain Leader Award Assessment. The assessment phase tests all the skills explored during training either over six consecutive days or in two three day blocks.

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First Aid - Rescue and Emergency Care

One day Basic First Aid (Level 1):

Dates:
Fri 17 Oct '08
Wed 28 Jan '09
Fri 27 March '09

Cost: £50 - Sheffield LA Staff
£55 Others.

Information sheet
Booking form
Booking Conditions

Two day Emergency First Aid (Level 2):

Dates:
Thurs 18 - Fri 19 Sept '08
Sat 18 - Sun 19 Oct '08
Mon 20 - Tues 21 Oct '08
Sat 15 - Sun 16 Nov '08
Thurs 4 - Fri 5 Dec '08
Sat 6 - Sun 7 Dec '08
Mon 26 - Tues 27 Jan '09
Sat 7 - Sun 8 Feb '09
Thurs 5 - Fri 6 March '09
Sat 7 - Sun 8 March '09
Mon 30 - Tues 31 March '09
Sat 16 - 17 May '09
Mon 18- Tues 19 May '09
Sat 13 - Sun 14 June '09
Mon 29 - Tues 30 June '09

A 1st aid course designed for the outdoors. Much more practical and situation-oriented than traditional 1st aid courses, the two day course satisfies the requirements of the MLTE for its award holders. In addition to the dates listed, courses can be arranged for groups of 6 or more who book together.

Cost: £90 - Sheffield LEA Staff
£100 Others.

Information sheet
Booking form
Booking Conditions

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Mountain Biking - OTC leader and assessment courses

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Course: Trail Mountain Bike Leader Training & Assessment

Dates:
Fri 10 - Sun 12 Oct '08
Fri 13 - Sun 15 March '09
Fri 5 - Sun 7 June '09

For information and cost: www.otc.org.uk

Download Trail Leader information form

Download Trail Leader application form

Course: Technical Mountain Bike Leader Training

Dates:
Fri 10 - Sun 12 Oct '08
Fri 13 - Sun 15 March '09
Fri 5 - Sun 7 June '09

For information and cost: www.otc.org.uk

Download Technical Leader training information form
Download Technical Leader training application form

Course: Technical Mountain Bike Leader Assessment

Dates:
Fri 10 - Sun 12 Oct '08
Fri 13 - Sun 15 March '09
Fri 5 - 7 Sun June '09

For information and cost: www.otc.org.uk

Download Technical Leader assessment course information course
Download Technical Leader assessment course information form


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BCA Local Cave and Mine Leader Award (LCMLA) Level 1 Training

Dates:
Sat 15 - Sun 16 Nov '08
Sat 10 - 11 Sun Jan '09

Please contact the centre for further information.

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Low Ropes Endorsement - for teachers wishing to use The Low Ropes Course during their visit.

Dates:
Fri 3 Oct '08
Fri 16 Jan '09
Fri 13 March '09
Fri 24 April '09
Fri 5 June '09

Free of charge to Sheffield teachers and Leaders

£20 to Non Sheffield Leaders

Full day:9.30 am - 4.00 pm.

Half day: 9.30 - 1.00 pm.

This practical course covers a range of ideas and activities as well as Health & Safety issues and risk assessment. Candidates who complete the Course will be endorsed for the use of the Low Ropes course at the Centre. The full day course includes, not only the low ropes endorsement but also familiarisation with the orienteering and problem solving equipment. Please call us on 01629 640491 for more details.

Booking form

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Green Action (Gold Residential) Conservation and Outdoor Activities

Dates:
Mon 21 - Fri 25 July '08
Mon 27 - Fri 31 Oct '08
Mon 6 - Fri 10 April '09

Cost £275 (for 2008), £285 (for 2009)

The cost includes all instruction, equipment, accommodation, food and transport during the course.

This practical 5-day course will provide you with the opportunity to develop a range of conservation skills in dry stone walling, woodland management and working with willow.

During the week you will also experience outdoor activities such as caving, climbing, abseiling, high ropes and mountain biking.

This course will also fulfil the requirements of The Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold Residential.

Information Booklet
Booking Form
Booking Conditions

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Familiarisation Courses - for teachers who plan to lead or accompany residential groups to the Centre.

Free of charge to Sheffield teachers and Leaders

£20 to Non Sheffield Leaders

Dates:
Mon 9 June '08
Mon 29 Sept '08
Mon 19 Jan '09
Mon 27 April '09
Mon 15 June '09

The course includes familiarisation with the Centre and grounds as well as Health & Safety issues, domestic arrangements and programme planning. Please call us on 01629 640491 for more details.

Booking form

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EVC (Educational Visit Co-ordinator Training) and Group Leader Training

EVC Courses

Dates:
Tue 23 Sept '08
Thurs 11 Dec '08

Cost Sheffield LA School Staff £40 

An essential training course for staff who fulfil the EVC role in Schools. Every School should have a trained EVC.

Booking form

Group Leader Training Courses

Dates:
Thurs 26 June '08
Wed 24 Sept '08
Wed 10 Dec '08

Cost Sheffield LA School Staff £50

A 1 day course on the purpose, planning and risk management of educational visits aimed at all staff involved in leading visits.

Course Objectives:

• To familiarise participants with current good practice in the supervision of young people on educational visits.
• To raise awareness about key guidance documentation and sources of advice and support.
• To provide training in risk management.
• To demonstrate strategies for the management of risks in specific environments.

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