Outdoor Learning: Excursions Coordinator Training - CPD directory
Course title
Outdoor Learning: Excursions Coordinator Training
Course code
CF2488
Duration
2 hours
Target audience
All staff, including an establishments nominated Excursions Coordinator, with a responsibility for Strategic Management of Excursions. This course is mandatory for all nominated and registered Excursions Coordinators. It is valid for 3 years and must then be renewed.
Colleagues wanting to deliver Category 3 and/or Category 4 excursions must not book on this course. They must book onto the Group Leader (Theory) Course (CF2483):
The Group Leader (Theory) Training is the mandatory course required for all Category 3 or Category 4 excursions.
If you are unsure, email; excursions@edinburgh.gov.uk
Organiser
andrew.bradshaw@edinburgh.gov.uk
Tutor
andrew.bradshaw@edinburgh.gov.uk
Dates, times and venues
19 January 24, 1000-1200, Teams Online
6 February 24, 1630-1830, Teams Online
22 March 24, 1000-1200, Teams Online
Aims and outcomes
To familiarise staff with the Department's policy on off-site excursions and associated issues. To make staff aware of their role as Excursions Coordinator.
Content
Examination of the excursion policy and procedures. Roles and responsibilities. Issues of concern for the authority. Risk Assessment. Record keeping requirements. Emergency Procedures.
Further information
Participants will receive a Teams link the day before the training date. If you do not receive a link, please email andrew.bradshaw@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Participants should have read the current Excursions Policy available on the Orb, in advance of the course. https://orb.edinburgh.gov.uk/excursions
It is a mandatory requirement that all establishments should have at least one member of staff who has attended this training: the Excursions Coordinator.
An Excursions Policy induction guide for Excursions Coordinators and Excursions Policy Guide: 10 Things to Help You are available via https://orb.edinburgh.gov.uk/excursions
