Course Programme

WGL TRAINING

Course Location: Climbmts Suite 3, Bank House, Bank Street, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2BB
 
AM
PM
EVE
Day 1
0830
to
1800
Course introduction
Candidate hand over logbook

Detailed programme information

Lecture 1: Intro to the WGL award

Lecture 2: Navigation skills

Personal equipment check and intro to group leader equipment

Weather

Navigation practical out of doors
1 50: 000 scale maps
Navigation training for day 1 using 1 50: 000 scale maps

Introducing the upland environment flora and fauna, access and conservation
Lecture 3: Group management and the responsibilities of the group leader

Group review and candidate feedback

Course information for the following day
Day 2
0830
to
1000
Meet - Q&A

Lecture 4: Route planning

Weather

Out of doors navigation practical
1 50: 000 & 1 25: 000 scale maps
Navigation

The upland environment flora and fauna

Lecture 5: Weather & Water

Hazards

Camp-craft workshop, preparing for camp trip
Depart for non remote camp trip

The overnight experience
Day 3
0830
To
1700
Meet - Q&A

Depart from camp
1 50: 000 and 1 25: 000 scale maps
leadership skills
Practical session wilderness hazards and emergency procedures

Lecture 6: Remote supervision

Lecture 7: Between training and assessment

Course review and candidate feedback

Course finish around 1700
 
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