T1 Hill Walking (Summer)

Service Description

OVERVIEW All necessary scouting information can be found in POR by following the link below. https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/hillwalking/ TYPES OF PERMIT There are three types of permit available for Hillwalking. These are: Personal – Allows a young person (under 18) to take part in Hillwalking with others with a personal Hillwalking permit Leadership – Allows the permit holder to lead Hillwalking for a single group Supervisory – Allows the permit holder to remotely supervise more than one Hillwalking group. MINIMUM AGE Ages 18+ DURATION (2 Days) This training course is run over 1x 8-hour day. (Greenock Cut Visitor Centre) To achieve the permit, you must then complete a further assessment day. This assessment course is run over 1x 8-hour day. (Decided after training) At the end of which, with a passing result you will have achieved your permit. RATIO The maximum group size for this course is 12 Participants. COURSE CONTENT Leader Responsibilities Group Management Risk Assessments The Weather Technical Hillwalking Skills Emergency Procedures Equipment BMC Participation Statement: The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions

Cancelation Policy

Cancelation with more than 30 days' notice, we will charge a £25 cancellation fee. Cancelation with between 7 & 30 days' notice, then a 50% refund will be given. Cancelation with less than 7 days' notice, then no refund will be given. We advise taking out cancellation, curtailment and accident insurance. If RSP cancels a booking for any reason, including illness, you will be given the option of either rescheduling your activity, or receiving a full refund. Some courses require a certain ratio to run, if these ratios are not met then the course will not run, and a full refund will be available. RSP staff will communicate with clients to keep them updated on this matter.

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