Lowland leader Assessment

The assessment takes place over two days and follows the Lowland Leader syllabus. Candidates are advised to prepare fully and refer to the ‘Lowland Leader Syllabus’. It is important that candidates are aware of the scheme requirements. A formal review and individual results are given on the final afternoon.

Mountain Training strictly requires that all candidates are registered prior to commencing the course. Mountain Training will not recognise completion of the course by non-registered participants. Copies of the guidance notes are available from Mountain Training.

Your D-log should clearly detail your past walking experience. It is an integral part of the assessment and should be fully completed including:

• Experience, with at least 20 days walking in the appropriate terrain (see syllabus).

• You must have physically attended and completed (i.e. not online) a first aid course which involved at least two full days or sixteen hours of instruction and included an element of assessment.

Additionally you must:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Have attended a Lowland Leader training course (or have been granted exemption)

You will be required to complete a ‘Home Theory Paper’ and return it to the Centre prior to the course. This will be sent to you one month before the course.

For registration and syllabus enquiries contact Mountain Training on:

Telephone: 01690 720272

Website: www.mountain-training.org

The Mountain Training syllabus for the course is closely followed, in particular we will look at the practical skills and techniques required when leading and supervising groups in lowland terrain concentrating on areas that Mountain Training feels it is difficult for candidates to learn on their own. The programme may be revised at short notice to take account of weather and other considerations. A detailed programme will be sent to you one month before the course.

All our staff are dedicated mountaineers and walkers with a great depth of knowledge of the areas we use and will be keen to pass on their knowledge to you.

Day 1. 0900 to 1700

D ay 2. 0900 to 1700

Assessment candidates are expected to provide all their own equipment. You should bring all normal clothing and footwear suited to operating in Lowland Leader terrain. You will be asked to demonstrate what you need to carry as a Lowland Group Leader.

• First Aid Certificate

• You will need the following maps, either laminated or in a waterproof case:

1:25,000 White Peak (OL24)

Mountain training have online elearning resources on planning a walk and mountain weather. There are also numerous books on navigation and walking magazines.

Please inform the Centre of any medical condition or Medic*tion that we should be aware of. Mountain Training courses are physically and mentally demanding. If you are uncertain of your fitness please discuss this with us.

Please note that the course fee does not include insurance against cancellation, personal injury, loss or damage, which is not caused by negligence on the part of Derbyshire County Council or its employees, agents or subcontractors. This should be arranged by yourselves.

Please ensure that at the start of the course the Centre has up to date contact details. In case of emergency, contact with course members may be made through the office (01298 23260).

1. I understand that participation involves elements of risk
2. I agree to participate at my own risk, to participate within my limits and take responsibility for my own actions.
3. I understand that if I do not wish to participate in any elements of the course then I will inform the course leader.
4. I agree to abide by any safety requirements.
5. I understand that in the event of accident, loss or damage, Derbyshire County Council will only accept liability where the accident, loss or damage is caused by the negligence of the County Council, its employees, agents or subcontractors.
6. I understand that participants are NOT insured by Derbyshire County Council against cancellation, personal injury, loss or damage that is not caused by negligence on the part of Derbyshire County Council or its employees, agents or subcontractors.
7. I understand that personal accident, loss or damage and cancellation insurance must be arranged by myself.
8. I consent that the personal data on this consent form will be kept by White Hall Centre for insurance purposes in line with the General Data Protection Regulations, White Hall’s Privacy Policy, Retention Schedule and the Limitations Act (1980) for 7 years. In the event of a ‘serious accident’ for 25 years from the birth date of the individual.
9. I authorise the Centre Manager or their representative to consent to any medical treatment, which a medical practitioner deems necessary.
10. I understand the Centre reserves the right to cancel any course, which is under subscribed. In the unlikely event of this occurring alternative arrangements will be offered or fees refunded.
11. I understand that in the event of me having to cancel my place on this course the following criteria will apply:

- Within 1 month of the course date - full payment will still be payable

- Over 1 month of the course date - 25% will be payable. Please note that the Eventbrite Fee is non-refundable.

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