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This course gives Expedition Leaders and support staff the basic theoretical and practical skills needed to support DofE/JAI expeditions (expeditions on foot, in normal, rural and open countryside – e.g. normal Bronze terrain). The training is run over two days with a classroom-based training module as well. Much of the training is outdoors and practical, so a basic level of fitness and mobility is required.
The minimum age for attending this course is 18 years.
The Education Authority will recognise this course as the practical training element for Bronze Expedition Supervisors, in non-wild country, within the EA DofE/JAI programmes. This is on the understanding that DES course delegates must engage in the additional training sessions around EA policies; procedures and expedition paperwork and guidance facilitated by the EA DofE/JAI staff team. For information regarding the next course delegates should contact Vicky Mowbray by email at [email protected]. EA delegates will also be expected to have a first-aid qualification before supervising expeditions.
Dates: 17 September and 20-21 September 2025
13 October and 18-19 October 2025
Locations: Stranmillis University, Belfast (Workshop)
Newcastle, Co Down (Practical)
Cost: £150.00
** You may be eligible to apply for up to 50% of your training costs through Resilience Funding. Please contact your Ops Officer as soon as possible to discuss further.
Book here: Book 17 September, Book 13 October
This course is aimed at persons responsible for providing first aid treatment within any setting, it is particularly suitable for those working in outdoor activities, outdoor related jobs or in remote locations. No previous first aid experience is required; however, the ability and willingness to participate fully is required. Please note this is a practical skills training course and candidates will be taught first aid skills using a ‘hands on approach’ with another person.
Dates: 11- 12 October 2025
Location: Newcastle, Co Down
Cost: £150.00
** You may be eligible to apply for up to 50% of your training costs through Resilience Funding. Please contact your Ops Officer as soon as possible to discuss further.
