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About the centre
Dartmoor
Operated by Aquila Outdoor Adventures, a partner of adventuro.
Gain confidence and practical expertise in leading outdoor activities with a hands-on instructor training day. You will practise planning, risk assessment, and delivering a range of sessions including survival skills, orienteering, map reading, and team challenges. The training focuses on adapting activities on the spot, developing your confidence to lead safely and effectively.
You will participate in practical exercises covering a variety of outdoor activities, including survival skills, orienteering, map reading, and team-building challenges. Instructors guide you through planning sessions, conducting risk assessments, and managing safety while teaching. You will have opportunities to practice delivering activities and receive feedback to improve both competence and confidence.
Sessions also emphasise adaptability, showing you how to respond when plans or activities do not go as expected. The 2-day option allows for more in-depth practice and additional scenarios, helping you become comfortable in managing groups, environmental conditions, and unexpected situations in real time.
Training takes place at flexible sites across Dartmoor, North Devon, or Sid Vale depending on availability and preference. Locations are selected to provide a mix of woodland and open terrain, allowing participants to practise varied outdoor activities in realistic conditions.
Instructors tailor exercises to the environment, using the natural features of each location to simulate different scenarios. Access to nearby facilities ensures you can review techniques, plan sessions, and discuss challenges in a supportive base before returning to practical exercises outdoors.
Practical clothing suitable for outdoor work, along with personal items such as bags, snacks, and drinks, is required. Any personal equipment used in normal sessions should be brought along for familiarisation and practical use.
The day is delivered by experienced outdoor instructors who focus on developing your confidence, practical skills, and ability to adapt activities to different groups and conditions. Hands-on guidance ensures you can lead safely while maintaining engagement and enjoyment for all participants.
Participants gain insight into both planning and real-time adaptation, with a strong focus on risk management, emergency response, and problem-solving. The supportive environment encourages questions, reflection, and practice, building confidence for leading diverse outdoor groups.
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The course is designed for instructors who have gained their qualification but lack practical experience or confidence in running outdoor sessions.
It is suitable for anyone looking to strengthen their leadership skills and practical delivery in outdoor activities, regardless of prior experience in managing groups.
Activities include survival skills, orienteering, map reading, and team-building exercises, all conducted under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Each session challenges you to plan and deliver exercises safely while adapting to the abilities of participants and environmental conditions.
You can choose a full-day session or a 2-day intensive option.
The full-day option covers the core elements, while the 2-day course allows for more comprehensive practice, deeper feedback, and additional problem-solving scenarios.
Training can be run at Dartmoor, North Devon, or Sid Vale, depending on availability and your preference.
Each location provides varied terrain, including woodland, open moorland, and natural features, ensuring you can practise a wide range of activities in realistic conditions.
Outdoor clothing suitable for active, practical work is essential, including waterproofs and sturdy footwear.
You should bring personal items such as bags, snacks, and drinks, as well as any personal equipment you normally use for outdoor sessions.
Yes, instructors provide detailed, constructive feedback throughout each activity.
This includes guidance on planning, delivery, safety management, and adaptation of activities, allowing you to develop confidence and refine skills in real time.
Eastern Scotland, United Kingdom
From £125
