Navigation and Safety Day* COURSE NOW FULL PLEASE CALL 01825761820 FOR ALTERNATIVES* (HE08U05E)
Mystified by Maps - Confused by a Compass.
Improve your map reading skills and have more confidence to get out there.
Course overview
Improve your navigation skills, pacing, reading a map, and using a compass. What to do in an emergency. Use your phone to pinpoint your exact location and alert emergency services.
A proportion of the day will be outside. Please check the forecast and bring appropriate clothing layers and footwear for all weathers.
No refund will be offered should a decision be made that the conditions do not allow you to go outside, however the course will go ahead indoors.
Where Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.
When
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on 14th May 2022 for 1 day.
Cost
The full fee is £58.00.
What you already need to know
We will be both classroom-based and outside.
What you will learn
The day will be split into classroom-based learning and real practice outside in the Heathfield countryside and pathways.
How you will learn it
- From tutor demonstrations and putting what you've learnt into practice.
- From individual tuition
- Group practice
You will be given a map of the area to use for the day and a loan of a compass if needed.
Bring to the first session
Walking boots, waterproof jacket, rucksack. Compass and mobile phone if you have one.
** Please bring a packed lunch as food is not provided at the venue.* Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for purchase during breaks.
Footpaths are uneven and can be wet and muddy.
We recommend wearing long trousers or covering legs completely.
Footpaths are enjoyed by all members of the community, including dog walkers. We wish to make you aware that there may be dogs off their leads or livestock in fields.
Please respect the natural landscape and do not disturb the wildlife. We ask that you take any rubbish away with you and dispose of it at home.
By enrolling on this course, you agree to take responsibility for the safety of yourself and your equipment.
ACRES does not accept liability for any damage or loss caused by an accident.
To avoid unnecessary costs, please do not purchase any materials or items until you are certain that your course will run.
Extra study or practice
This is a one day course.
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
Allan is truly 'at home' outdoors. He is a qualified mountain leader, NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) trainer and assessor and Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Assessor. He is passionate about the environment and the human impact on the planet and holds the 'Leave No Trace Trainer Certification' with The Centre of Outdoor Ethics.
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
From 24th February, following the government's announcement removing all domestic restrictions in England, we ask that you follow the published
HSA guidelines.
Asymptomatic testing will no longer be required to attend classes. However, we strongly suggest if you do have symptoms of Covid-19, you do not attend your class and follow guidelines found on
www.NHS.uk.
We ask individuals to continue to respect the personal choices of their tutor and fellow students.
- ACRES will continue to supply hand sanitisers in all classrooms
- Students will still be able to work social distanced or on separate tables if this is their choice
- Sharing of equipment will continue to be kept to a minimum, and wipes/spray provided for cleaning being handling
- Tutors and students may or may not choose to wear face coverings
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
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