Members of the Scottish Expedition training team based within the Battalion are offering a basic-level course this session for Leaders and Seniors. This will be run over three Wednesday evenings in late February – early March 2025.
course Venue TBC:-
The course is aimed for those with little or no previous knowledge in expedition work to provide basic knowledge and skills, particularly in areas such as map reading and navigation.
The intent of running a series of evening sessions is to allow delegates to practice skills in the weeks between to consolidate learning and to allow any follow-up work or queries to be answered during subsequent sessions.
The intent would be to arrange a practical session post-course to practice skills on-the-ground, likely in the Pentland hills. This would be arranged separately with delegates.
The course is open to Seniors as well leaders, ideally suited for those looking to progress in advanced awards, including the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme. This may be particularly suited where there isn’t expedition knowledge or experience within the Company but a desire amongst Seniors to progress in these award areas.
The timing of the course is also intended to allow those who might wish to progress or further knowledge and assessment in expedition work by attending the Scottish expedition training weekend at Carronvale House on 30 May – 1 June 2025 (details to follow on this through national BB communications).
If you have any queries about the course, please get in touch with Battalion HQ who can liaise with/put you in contact with the training team.
