Outdoor Council of Canada - Field Leader Training & Certification Program

The Field Leader program offers outdoor leadership certification courses for entry level leaders. These courses, based on industry standards, provide a comprehensive introduction focused on the roles and responsibilities of the outdoor leader.

Outdoor Council of Canada

Vincent Massey School

Field Leader (Hiking) Course Successful graduates will be certified as OCC &#x27;Outdoor Field Leaders&#x27; with a &#x27;Hiking&#x27; specialization.This course is suitable for anyone wanting the FL (Hiking) certification, or planning to become an instructor of this course.Date: Saturday, September 9th, 9am - 4 pm - In Person @ Vincent Massey School, Calgary, AB Sunday, September 10th, 9am - 2:00pm - In Provincial Park - Outdoors in Calgary AreaCourse Fee: $240 - E-Transfer - prairies@outdoorcouncil.ca**Further Instructions for payment will be sent out to you upon registration**Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year&#x27;s membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.Course Content:The course will be split between in-class learning (65%) and field exercises (35%). The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:<ul><li>Understanding the role of the leader and leadership style</li><li>Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics so as to promote event quality and safety</li><li>Constructing an activity plan</li><li>Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies</li><li>Communication and team building between participants, co-leaders and other stakeholders</li><li>Group management in the field</li><li>Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management</li><li>Emergency response</li><li>Post trip debriefing and facilitation</li></ul>Prerequisites: The only prerequisite for this course is a love of the outdoors and a passion to share that experience with others.Cancellation policy: There is a $25 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.Field Instructor Contact Information:Court Rustemeyer | 403-969-8243 | prairies@outdoorcouncil.caOutdoor Council of Canada: Executive Director of the Prairies (AB, SASK, MAN)

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