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Mountain, First Aid & Canoeing Courses

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£49 per person | 1 day course
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The 3 star award (prior to UKCC) is for those wishing to be proficient on open water in moderate conditions. Solo performance at this level is required to attend level 2 coach training.

Location and meals

Robinwood 3 star canoe assessment course take place at Ullswater in the Lake District. Participants should bring a pack lunch with them as lunch is not provided on this course.

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First Aid at Work

£189 per person | 4 day course

This 4 day course covers all the skills needed to be a successful First Aider in the workplace, and provide basic life - saving and first aid techniques to the standards laid down by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It is a comprehensive and highly participative course with both tutorial, and practical sessions. There is a lot covered over the fours days, but we take care to ensure that the training delivery remains lively and interesting, promoting team work and encouraging maximum involvement of all participants.

Training runs over 4 days from 9:30am to around 4:30pm and each candidate receives a first aid at work manual. Assessment takes place on the final day, done by an independent assessor not involved with the delivery of the training course. Following successful completion of this course, an HSE approved certificate in First Aid at Work is awarded, which is valid for 3 years.

This course is designed to be suitable for both novice and experienced first aiders.

  • The Objectives & Principles of First Aid
  • The Emergency Action Plan
  • How to Get Help Effectively
  • How to Perform Basic Life Support (CPR - All ages)
  • Spinal Injuries. Head Injuries
  • Choking. Asphyxia / Hypoxia
  • Asthma & Other Respiratory Illnesses
  • Treatment of an Unconscious Casualty
  • Bleeding & Wounds
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Strokes, Concussion and Compression
  • Diabetes. Poisoning
  • Fitting & Epilepsy
  • Effect of Extremes of Temperature
  • The Responsibilities of a First Aider

We offer first aid at work courses either over four consecutive days or split over two weekends.

Location and meals

First Aid at Work courses take place at Robinwood South Pennines Activity Centre, Jumps Road, Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 8HJ. The course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm and lunch is provided each day, but overnight accommodation is not provided.

Course dates

2010 dates to be confirmed
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Single Pitch Award Training

£129 per person | 2 day+ course
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The Single Pitch Award (SPA) is for those who wish to supervise a group on single pitch crags and climbing walls.

The training and assessment covers such skills as choice of venue, rope management, correct use of equipment, group management, emergency procedures, crag etiquette, access and conservation.

For the purposes of this award a single pitch route is one which:

  • is climbed without intermediate stances
  • is described as single pitch in the guidebook
  • is non-tidal
  • is non-serious and has little objective danger
  • presents no difficulties on approach or retreat, such as route finding, scrambling or navigating

The SPA is the nationally recognised award that enables holders to supervise novices and others on single pitch crags and climbing walls. To pass this award you need more than just good personal climbing skills. You will learn how to become an effective supervisor, encouraging others to enjoy their climbing safely, whilst also improving your own climbing techniques.

In order to do an SPA training course you need to be 18 years old and to register for the course with Mountain Leadership Training. You should be an active climber and have experience of some lead climbing. When you register you will be sent a logbook in which to record your climbing experience.

Before undertaking the SPA award you should have been climbing for a minimum of 12 months, have an interest in the supervision of novices climbing and have led at least 15 graded routes outdoors.

The SPA training course will include personal climbing, group supervision and the use of climbing walls.

Single Pitch Award courses run from 6.00pm on day one to 4.30pm on day three.

Location and meals

The Robinwood SPA training course normally takes place in Snowdonia.

The Easter SPA training course takes place in the North Lakes and is based at Robinwood North Pennines Activity Centre, Alston, Cumbria.

The group will stay in bunk house accommodation. Meals are not provided throughout this course. The meeting place for the start of the course is 'Pete's Eats' in Llanberis, North Wales.

Course dates

Thurs 29th (6 p.m.) to Sat 31st October 2009 (North Wales)(course ends approx 4.30 p.m.)
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Walking Group Leader Award Training

£179 per person | 3 day+ course
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This award is for leaders of walking groups in non-mountainous hilly terrain, known variously as upland, moor, bog, hill, fell or down. Such areas are often subject to extreme weather conditions and require an element of self-sufficiency. The scheme seeks to develop the skills necessary to lead walking groups in these areas.

In order to do an WGL training course you need to register for the course with Mountain Leadership Training. To register you must be at least 18 years old, have genuine interest in leading groups and have at least 12 months experience of hill walking. When you register you will be sent a logbook in which to record your hill walking experience.

To get the most out of your training course you should have logged at least 20 day hill walks.

We offer walking group leader courses either as a continuous course starting at 4.00pm on day one and finsihing at 4.30pm on day four or over two weekends from 9.30am on Saturday to 4.30pm on Sunday.

Location and meals

The course is run from Robinwood South Pennines Activity Centre, Todmorden, Lancashire. Transport is provided each day to suitable hill walking locations. On occasions the group stays in bunk house or campsite accommodation near to where they have been walking. Although some meals are included, participants will also need to purchase meals on occasions.

Course dates

Sat 28th & Sun 29th November & Sat 5th & Sun 6th December 2009
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Mountain Leader Award Training

£229 per person | 6 day course
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The training and assessment covers such skills as group management, navigation, emergency procedures and equipment, access and conservation and security on steep ground. There is also an expedition element to the syllabus.

In order to take part in an ML training course you need to register with Mountain Leadership Training. To register you must meet the pre-requisites of 12 months mountain walking experience, be a minimum of 18 years old and be a member of a Mountaineering Council.

Before undertaking the ML training course you need to have a minimum of 12 months mountain walking experience and have logged at least 20 quality mountain day walks. In addition to this personal experience, you should have an interest in leading groups in the mountains of the UK in summer conditions.

In terms of experience, the quality of a mountain day lies in such things as the conditions experienced both overhead and underfoot, the exploration of new areas, the terrain covered and the physical and mental challenge. Such days make a positive contribution towards a person's development and maturity as an all round mountaineer.

Usually some or all of these criteria would be fulfilled:

  • the individual takes part in the planning and leadership
  • navigation skills are required away from marked paths
  • experience must be in terrain and weather comparable to that found in UK and Irish hills
  • knowledge is increased and skills practised
  • attention is paid to safety
  • five hours or more journey time
  • adverse conditions may be encountered

Location and meals

The Robinwood ML training course takes place in Snowdonia. Bunk house accommodation is provided for the group for some of the course and for the rest of the time the group will be camping out. Meals are not provided throughout this course. The meeting place for the start of the course is 'Pete's Eats' in Llanberis, North Wales.

Course dates

Sat 22nd August to Thurs 27th August 2009
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BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach Training and Assessment

£189 per person | 4 day course

This is the first step on the paddlesport coaching pathway and will introduce you to the fundamentals of good coaching practice.

BCU Level 1 coach is not specific to any particular discipline and therefore covers both kayak and open canoe.

The course involves 32 hours of contact time, which includes both training and assessment.

The following pre-requisites must be satisfied before you can attend the course:

  • You need to be 16 years old or over.
  • You need to have an interest in paddlesport and be keen to learn more.
  • You need to have completed a BCU Canoe Safety Test or Foundation Safety and Rescue Training.
  • You need to hold a BCU 2 Star Award.

Location and meals

Our BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach Course takes place on Ullswater in the Lake District. Accommodation is included.

Meals are also provided from packed lunch on the first day to packed lunch on the final day.

The course starts at 9.30am on the first day and finishes at 4.30pm on the final day.

Course dates

Mon 24th August to Thursday 27th August 2009 (Training course only) Fully Subscribed
Saturday 28th & Sun 29th Nov & Sat 5th & Sun 6th December 2009 (Training only)
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GNAS Archery Leader

£189 per person | ? day course
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Course dates

2010 dates to be confirmed
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BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Training and Assessment

£189 per person | ? day course
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I would like to thank all the staff at Robinwood for their enthusiasm and encouragement to children and staff alike. Having had a go at all the activities on offer you have really thought about health and safety but still made things fun for the children. I would certainly recommend Robinwood to other colleagues without hesitation.
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Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Dobcross
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