Welcome to the Kirklees

Basic Expedition Leader Programme

Induction Evening 6.30 – 9.30 Thursday 6th July

Arena Centre, Moorlands Road, Off Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 2LF

This is a Residential opportunity 30th July – 5th August consisting of:-

30th July to 2nd August

(Bunk Barn) based in or near Kirklees

Camping 3rd August to 5th August

(Camping) in Kirklees

(All self-catering)

Tutorial:- 7th September 2017 venue to be confirmed

Tutorial:- 28th September 2017 venue to be confirmed

Consolidation Period: Following completion of the training programme,all candidates are required to completea minimum of 30 hours leadership experience (using the BEL remit) and produce a portfolio prior to attending the assessment weekend.

Assessment Weekend 6th October – 8th October 2017

Friday 6.30pm to Sunday 4.00pm

(Camping)

Welcome to the Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership

The Sports Leaders UK Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership (BEL)is a nationally recognised qualification that trains and qualifies teachers, youth workers and other members of the community to:

  • Lead walking groups in lowland countryside
  • Impart the knowledge and skills needed to undertake a day walk
  • Have responsibility for the care of others while leading a day walk in lowland countryside
  • Plan and lead overnight base and mobile camps
  • Age: 17+ (candidates must be 18 years of age on completion - please note, there is no upper age limit for this qualification)
  • Guided learning hours: 127 hours (including 30 hours demonstration of leadership)
  • The qualification does not qualify people to lead groups in remote or mountainous areas
  • The Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership has nine units

It is the minimum qualification required for those wanting to train and lead Kirklees groups in the expedition section of TheDuke of Edinburgh's Award.

COST: £425 which includes The National Navigation Award (Silver Level)

Unit Title / Guided Learning Hours
1 / Plan a walk for a group in lowland countryside / 8 hours
2 / Prepare for a walk in lowland countryside / 6 hours
3 / Establish maintain safe practice during walks or expeditions / 6 hours
4 / Lead sessions that impart the knowledge skillsrequired to walkin lowland countryside / 8 hours
5 / Lead a walk in lowland countryside / 25 hours
6 / Navigation for the walk leader / 15 hours
7 / Manage and develop personal walking leadership experience / 8 hours
8 / Management of unaccompanied groups in the countryside / 6 hours
9 / Campcraft for the expedition leader / 45 hours

To book on the course please contact: Teresa Moxon on 01484 221000 or . If you require any more information, please contact Cliff on

07966 598627/ 01484 221000 and ask for Cliff Greenwood or e mail

Level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership

Cost: £425: This cost includes registration, all training and the assessment

Booking Form

Name:
Date of Birth
Address:
Home Phone No:
Mobile phone No:
Email:
Emergency contact details, Spouse, parent etc. / Name / Relationship
Emergency contact Phone Number
Deposit/ Full payment enclosed :
Allergies:
Medical Conditions of which we need to be aware:
Medication taken if applicable:
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Name of Group/School/organisation:

A deposit of £100 will secure your place, cheques payable to Kirklees Council.

Places will be allocated on a strictly first come basis

Receipt Posted/emailed: / Date:

The course will only run subject if minimumnumber of candidates enrol

To book on the course please contact: Teresa Moxon on 01484 221000 or or send this form with a cheque to Cliff Greenwood, IYSS, Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

If you require any more information, please contact Cliff on 07966 598627/ 01484 221000 and ask for Cliff Greenwood or e mail