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16 Hour First Aid Course - Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid

Would you know how to provide effective first aid in an emergency? This course is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a responsibility to provide first aid in outdoor and activity based environments.

This course can be classed as a Full and First Response First Aid Certificate within Scouting and is ideal for running adventurous activities. It is also recognised by NGB's such as Mountain Training as well as meeting the standards set by the Institute of Outdoor Leaning at Tier 3. 

The training you'll receive over the two days is practical, hands-on and takes place outdoors at Gilwell Park. No prior first aid experience is required, and all equipment will be provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to learn!

Who:

This course is open to both members and non-members. Attendees must be aged 18 and over at the start of the course. 

How much:

Early bird - £155 per person (Available until 8 weeks prior to the course).

Standard - £185 per person.

Accommodation:

Free camping is available. You can upgrade to shared accommodation in the White House for only an additional £25 per night. This comes with the use of a small kitchen with the following amenities: fridge, hot water, vending machines and microwaves. 

Food:

You will need to bring food for the whole course. Please make a packed lunch as you may not be at your accommodation for lunch.

Where:

Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, London E4 7QW

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This course runs on the following dates: 

Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd November 2026

If the above options are not suitable this course is also running at Broadstone Warren and Great Tower. 

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us at [email protected]

 

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16 Hour First Aid Course - Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid

Would you know how to provide effective first aid in an emergency? This course is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a responsibility to provide first aid in outdoor and activity based environments.

This course can be classed as a Full and First Response First Aid Certificate within Scouting and is ideal for running adventurous activities. It is also recognised by NGB's such as Mountain Training as well as meeting the standards set by the Institute of Outdoor Leaning at Tier 3. 

The training you'll receive over the two days is practical, hands-on and takes place outdoors at Broadstone Warren. No prior first aid experience is required, and all equipment will be provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to learn!

Who:

This course is open to both members and non-members. Attendees must be aged 18 and over at the start of the course. 

How much:

Early bird - £155 per person (Available until 8 weeks prior to the course).

Standard - £185 per person.

Accommodation:

Free camping is available. You can upgrade to a shared indoor accommodation for an additional £20 per night, with the use of a fully equipped kitchen.

Food:

You will need to bring food for the whole course. Please make a packed lunch as you may not be at your accommodation for lunch.

Where:

Broadstone Warren, Lewes Road, Forest Row, Sussex RH18 5JS

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This course runs on the following dates: 

Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th November 2026 (9am - 5pm).

Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th January 2027 (9am - 5pm).

If the above options are not suitable this course is also running at Gilwell Park and Great Tower. 

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us at [email protected]

 

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16 Hour First Aid Course - Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid

Would you know how to provide effective first aid in an emergency? This course is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a responsibility to provide first aid in outdoor and activity based environments.

This course can be classed as a Full and First Response First Aid Certificate within Scouting and is ideal for running adventurous activities. It is also recognised by NGB's such as Mountain Training as well as meeting the standards set by the Institute of Outdoor Leaning at Tier 3. 

The training you'll receive over the two days is practical, hands-on and takes place outdoors at Great Tower. No prior first aid experience is required, and all equipment will be provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to learn!

Who:

This course is open to both members and non-members. Attendees must be aged 18 and over at the start of the course. 

How much:

Early bird - £155 per person (Available until 8 weeks prior to the course).

Standard - £185 per person.

Accommodation:

Free camping is available. You can upgrade to a self-catering building for just £20 per night. All accommodation will be available from 4pm the evening before the course starts until 11am on the last day. All rooms have bunk beds and you may be sharing with another participant on your course. Bedding is provided with our indoor accommodation, but you do need to bring a towel. The kitchen will have everything you need for preparing and eating your meals.  

Food:

You will need to bring food for the whole course. Please make a packed lunch as you may not be at your accommodation for lunch.

Where:

Great Tower, Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA23 3PQ

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This course runs on the following dates: 

Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th September 2026 (9am - 5pm).

If the above options are not suitable this course is also running at Broadstone Warren and Great Tower. 

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us at [email protected]

 

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Archery GB instructor course

The Archery GB Instructor Award is the industries leading training course for archery. The course is designed for learners with little, or no prior experience of archery. Learners must be at least 17 years old by the first day of the course. The course is a two and a half day (Friday evening) course and includes a practical assessment. The successful learner will gain an Archery GB Instructor licence which lasts for three years. After this it can be renewed by successfully completing an online renewal module. The licence does not provide the instructor with insurance.

These are some of the skills you will learn on the course: How to shoot arrows, How to prepare and deliver archery sessions, How to select appropriate equipment, How to set up a range, How to ensure safety on the range, Friday evening arrival practice session after dinner at 7.30pm, followed by Saturday and Sunday course days 9am-5pm.

Who:

Scouts and the general public.

How much:

Member (18+) £300.00, Non-member (18+) £350.00

Accommodation:

The course is fully catered and comes with two nights accommodation in our Sir Garth Morrison Lodge.

Where:

Fordell Firs, Hillend, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 7HQ

When:

The course is running on the following dates: 

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November 2026 

Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December 2026

 

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