20th March 2018.
An essential training course for staff who fulfil the EVC role in schools in conjunction with the EVOLVE system- every school should have a trained EVC...
21st March 2018.
The Low Ropes course is one of the most popular activities here at Thornbridge Outdoors with both day and residential groups, young and old alike.
In order to be able to use the Low Ropes course with a group, we require staff to have attended an induction course here with our instructors...
21st March 2018.
A full day course which combines our Low Ropes Induction and Biking Leader Induction in one day. Staff can still book onto the morning and afternoon sessions separately however it gives the opportunity for those who require both courses for their visit and want to compress this into one day...
21st March 2018.
Biking is a popular activity here with our fleet of mountain bikes, trike, accessible trikes and karts, onsite 'Trike and Bike Trail' and easy access to the Monsal Trail.
These courses equip visiting staff to lead safe and fun biking sessions using our onsite 'Trike and Bike Trail' and the Monsal Trail. Candidates should be able to ride a bike before attending the course...
22nd March 2018.
Every school should have a trained EVC- most will have attended a full EVC Training courses. This course is suited to those that feel a 'refresh' on the aspects of the EVC role and EVOLVE system is needed...
3rd - 8th April 2018.
The Mountain Training Mountain Leader award is designed for those leading walking groups in the mountains, hills and moorlands of the UK and Ireland in summer conditions. Mountain Leaders operate the length and breadth of the country with all sorts of groups of people; from Scouts and school teachers to outdoor instructors and retirees. Our courses take place partly in the Peak District, and partly in either Snowdonia or the Lake District.
26th - 27th April 2018.
These courses focus on first aid in the outdoors environment and satisfy the requirements of most outdoor National Governing Body Awards including Mountain Training. They involve 16 hours (2 days) of tuition, developing skills throughout this period based on situation assessment and casualty examination and will include an element of assessment...
28th - 29th April 2018.
These courses focus on first aid in the outdoors environment and satisfy the requirements of most outdoor National Governing Body Awards including Mountain Training. They involve 16 hours (2 days) of tuition, developing skills throughout this period based on situation assessment and casualty examination and will include an element of assessment...
5th-6th May 2018.
The British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award enables qualified leaders to use their experience to safely guide others on off-road terrain.
The award is ideal for anyone with experience in mountain biking, who is either working in the outdoor sector, volunteering at a club or simply has a personal interest in gaining additional skills...
5th - 7th May 2018.
The Mountain Training Hill and Moorland Leader Award is for leaders wishing to take groups into moorland areas in the UK, including the Peak District, Dartmoor, Exmoor, the Yorkshire Dales and the Cheviots. This award is an opportunity to learn the leadership skills required to feel confident about taking people out walking and focuses on non-mountainous terrain. Subjects covered include navigation, hazards, emergency procedures and group management...
