OVERVIEW
A nationally recognised award for leaders in non-mountainous hilly terrain
OUTLINE
This award is for leaders of walking groups in non-mountainous hilly terrain, known variously as upland, moor, bog, hill, fell or down. Such areas are often subject to extreme weather conditions and require an element of self-sufficiency. The scheme seeks to develop the skills necessary to lead walking groups in these areas.
Leaders seeking to take groups into mountain terrain should register for the ML Award, although the WGL Award can be a valuable stepping stone for those wishing to progress to the ML scheme.
Leaders seeking to take groups into mountain terrain should register for the ML Award, although the WGL Award can be a valuable stepping stone for those wishing to progress to the ML scheme.
You will learn such skills as group management, navigation, emergency procedures, access and conservation and remote supervision.
Our WGL training and assessment courses are run over three consecutive days.
Before you register make sure you can answer yes to the following questions:
• Are you at least 18 years old?
• Do you have a genuine interest in leading groups?
• Do you have at least 12 months hill walking experience?
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Before undertaking the WGL you should have a minimum of one year's hillwalking experience and an interest in leading groups. To get the most out of your training course you should have logged at least 20 day hillwalks.
Not sure whether to choose ML or WGL?
Think of WGL as ML without the wild camping, the movement on steep ground or the ropework. The standard of navigation is the same but does not involve steep or rocky terrain. You are expected to navigate with the same accuracy as for ML but over terrain known variously as moorland, hill, fell, bog or down. The terrain is well defined by obvious boundaries, such as roads and coastlines.
Please note you must be registered with both the BMC and the WGL scheme before attending the training course. Please visit www.mlte.org
CERTIFICATION
COURSE DATES
25 October 2010 - 27 October 2010 : Training
01 November 2010 - 03 November 2010 : Assessment - Day/evening
- Course Length: There will be a flexible structure to training course delivery based around a minimum of 30 hours contact time.
- Staff Ratio: 1:4 minimum and 2:12 maximum
- Venue: North Yorkshire Moors or other areas in the North East of England
- Cost: Residentially based Training and Assessment courses each cost £210
