The commercial expedition industry is an exciting and fulfilling one but is not easy to get into. At the same time, outside of the commercial sector, people can find themselves in an expedition or fieldwork leadership role without the back up or training they may like. This course aims to provide people with a grounding in how the industry works and a basis in the hard and soft skills required.
This one day course combines looking at opportunities
in the expedition sector with an overview of the hard
and soft skills required to work in the industry.
For those interested in learning more about getting
into and on in the expedition sector we will look at
structures for qualifications and the opportunities available. We will also use scenario based exercises to look at the soft skills which are vital in leading and organising expeditions.
It is appropriate for:
- Leaders who have worked in the outdoors (for example
through the military or in outdoor education) and
want to get into expedition work.
- People who have done an expedition as a team member
and are interested in getting to the next stage.
- Students interested in running their own expeditions
and considering getting into the industry.
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Prerequisites:
The course assumes no previous knowledge. However it is anticipated
that many of the participants will be active in the outdoors
professionally or personally. No previous experience is necessary
and it would equally suit anyone planning to get involved
in an expedition for the first time or just interested in
learning more.
Course Content:
- Overview of the Expedition Industry:
A brief overview of the industry and the variety of opportunities
available, along with a discussion of their pros and cons.
- Qualifications and Training:
A summary of the hard and soft skills required and a guide
to the qualifications and training opportunities available.
- Expedition leadership: A
look at what is involved in expedition leadership, styles
of leadership and their appropriateness to different types
of expedition.
- Environmental Protocols:
A key responsibility for leaders in the outdoor industry
we will provide an overview of the considerations expedition
leaders must be aware of.
- Soft skills: In many ways
the expedition leader’s greatest assets are their
soft skills. We will look at scenario discussions, practical
exercises and also look at reviewing and personal development
on expeditions.
Dates for 2010:
Sat 27th Feb - Lakes
Book NOW to ensure your place
The next course will run in Oxfordshire in October - contact us to pre-register and reserve a place now.
NB: These courses are designed to run alongside our course,
“ planning and leading expeditions - from paperwork to
practice”. Together these two one day courses provide
a solid grounding in the opportunities available and an in-depth
look at the hard and soft skills required.
If you don't see a course date which suits you, let us know... we can add further dates where there is demand, run a course at your venue or for your group or fit you onto some of our private courses.
Cost:
£80 (£70 for students) - Book the accompanying planning
and leading expeditions course and get both days for £120
(£100 for students).
For more details email admin@fieldskills.com
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