The courses outlined below will be supplied and, in most cases delivered, by Adventure Scotland, the Council’s appointed safety management consultants for adventurous activities. Adventure Scotland are registered with GTCS as accredited CPD Providers. The aim is to provide high quality training to those Council employees and voluntary staff who are involved in outdoor learning. For further dates of courses and more information check the website at the above address.
In order to increase the chances of achieving viable numbers, some courses (marked * )are being promoted jointly with Aberdeen City Outdoor Education.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the pre-entry requirements for the course in question and are invited to contact Dave Horrocks at Adventure Scotland to discuss these further if required. An application form is appended to this information.
All employees/volunteers wishing to apply for funded courses must have their application endorsed by their Head of Establishment or Manager prior to sending it to Adventure Scotland.
A separate application form needs to be completed for each course.
Funding of courses
Most courses leading to Aberdeenshire’s own in-house awards are centrally funded for bone fide employees (paid or voluntary) of Aberdeenshire Council. Course participants will be responsible for any travel and/or subsistence costs connected with attendance. Centrally funded courses are marked (F)
The cost of National Governing Body courses needs to be met either by the individual applicant or from their establishment’s training budget. Most courses would be considered as appropriate for CPD. It is important that you discuss and clarify the funding of courses with your line manager and CPD co-ordinator prior to applying for a place on NGB courses.
Courses are non-residential and will be based either within Aberdeenshire or as locally as possible. Course fees quoted do not include accommodation.
When applications are received, we will confirm your place and joining instructions will be sent prior to the course. You will be invoiced individually for courses that are not centrally funded.
Additional courses
The training opportunities identified below are those for which there is a perceived demand. It may be that other courses are required or there is insufficient provision to meet demand. If the course dates offered are unsuitable or if additional training requirements are identified, employees are invited to contact Dave Horrocks at Adventure Scotland to discuss further options.
Completed form should be returned by email, fax or post.
Adventure Scotland Ltd
Croft House
12 Croftside
Aviemore
Inverness-shire
PH22 1QJ
Tel: 0870 2402676
Fax: 01479 811414
Email: info@adventure-scotland.com
Training Opportunities for 2008:
Hills and Mountains
For those interested in obtaining qualifications in leading walking and hiking activities, becoming a mountain leader or supervising Duke of Edinburgh Award Schemes.
Paddlesports
Canoeing and kayaking and details of the Clyde Sail Training Trust sailing programme.
Rock Climbing
Courses for those interested in leading or organising climbing activities.
Cycling
Involving the Trail Cycle Leader Award.
