Basic Expedition Leadership Training
Course
In Betws-Y-Coed
Description
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Type
Intensive workshop
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Betws-y-coed (Wales)
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Class hours
90h
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Duration
6 Days
The Level 3 Basic Expedition Leaders award is a nationally recognised qualification (Sports Leaders UK) that trains and qualifies teachers, youth workers and other members of the community to:
Lead walking groups in lowland countryside
Teach the knowledge and skills needed to undertake a day walk
Have responsibility for others, while leading a day walk in the countryside
Plan and lead overnight base and mobile camps.
Overview:
Great for those that enjoy walking in the outdoors
It is the minimum qualification required by some Operating Authorities for those wanting to train and lead groups in the expedition section of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
It counts towards the volunteering section of The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
It counts towards the skills section of all three awards in The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Candidates must be aged 17 years + to enrol on to a training course and there is no upper age limit. Candidates wishing to be assessed must be aged 18 years+ and have attended a BEL training course.
Reviews
Subjects
- Leadership
- Outdoor leadership and training
- CPD for Teachers
Teachers and trainers (4)
Colin Newman
Course Trainer
John Pryor
Course Tutor
Kirsty Weyman
Course Tutor
Peter Cook
Course Director
Course programme
Candidates must be aged 17 years + to enrol on to a training course and there is no upper age limit. Candidates wishing to be assessed must be aged 18 years+ and have attended a BEL training course.
To gain their Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership they must complete 30 hours demonstration of leadership within the community. This element of the qualification is part of Unit 5 and Unit 9, however the 30 hours demonstration of leadership must happen at the end of the course, after all of the taught aspects have been delivered but before the final assessment.
Basic Expedition Leadership Training