WGL Training

WGL Training

The Next Walking Group Leader Training is:

Venue: Brecon Beacons South Wales meet at caving club car park (Explore OL 12 GR: 856 156)

Date:      9 - 11 July 2010

Time:     9am - See programme

Tutor:    Bill Beynon & Chris Allen (mobile number 07812 361 064)

Cost:      �190.00

Dear Client

Re: WGL Training

Thank you for applying for a place on the Walking Group Leader Training run by WLA. Enclosed are joining instructions and other course information. It is important that you understand what is required of you and what needs to be completed prior to attending the training course this can be obtained form the MLTE site http://www.mltb.org/label.htm . In line with MLTE guidelines you must ensure you have:

Registered with the MLTE or relevant board (used to be called MLTB).

Bring your log book.

You must be 18 years of age or older.

Any problems then please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to being out doors with you and hope you enjoy the benefits of joining the Mountain Leader Association

Yours sincerely

Sandra Beynon

Course co-ordinator

Walking Group Leader Training Course

Kit List

Boots

Gaiters

Socks (comfortable & warm, enough for 5 days)

Base Layer (thermal if possible)

Trousers (outdoor type if not track suit bottoms) & spare pair if possible.

Fleece tights (optional)

Mid layer top (fleece if poss. or sweat shirt or rugby style top)

Water proof jacket & over trousers

Hat & gloves

Spare warm top

Clothes for evening (warm)

Towel & washing kit

Rucsac

Sleeping bag

Gas stove

Mess tins

Mug

KF&S

Flask (optional)

Drink bottle (mineral water bottle is ok)

Torch (head torch if poss.) & spare battery, bulbs

Map OS outdoor leisure series (Area Used) Brecon Beacons West

Compass

Map case or plastic bag or waterproof map

First Aid kit if you have one

Note book & pen

Food for Exped:-

1 x evening meal

1 x breakfast

2 x packed lunch

Snacks

Tea, coffee flask

Toilet paper and bag

This is a minimum kit list if you are unsure of any thing talk to me about it soonest don�t leave it until we get to Brecon e-mail us

MLTE WALKING GROUP LEADER TRAINING PROGRAMME

Course Director: Bill Beynon MIC

Tutors:   Bill Beynon MIC, Chris Allen MIA

DAY ONE                    A.M.

P.M.

EVENING

Introduction to WGLA

Personal Equipment

Depart for Hills

Navigation

Walking and Route

Finding

Expedition planning and preparation

DAY TWO                   A.M.

P.M.

EVENING

Leave for expedition

Hazards and emergency

Procedures

Night navigation

Duty of Care

Overnight Camp

Weather

DAY THREE               A.M.

P.M.

Descend

The assessment who,

Where and questions

Course debriefs and

Personal interviews

END PROGRAMME

Post Training Development:

We totally recommend Tony Rees of Welsh Adventures, who will be able to support you with quality training and developmental programmes specifically aiming to get you from post training, mock assessments right the way through to your CWA, SPA, WGL, MLA or water based assessment. Visit http://welshadventures.com

DAY ONE A.M.	P.M.	EVENING
Introduction to WGLA Personal Equipment Depart for Hills	Navigation Walking and Route Finding	Expedition planning and preparation
DAY TWO A.M.	P.M.	EVENING
Leave for expedition Hazards and emergency Procedures	Night navigation Duty of Care	Overnight Camp Weather
DAY THREE A.M.	P.M.
Descend The assessment who, Where and questions	Course debriefs and Personal interviews	END PROGRAMME