SU Holidays Training

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Introduction

SU Scotland offer volunteers training for leading sessions in Archery and Trail Cycling, as well as a one-day first aid course, Food Hygiene Course and Catering training days.

For further information or to book for any of the training days, please email chris.brett@suscotland.org.uk or call 0141 352 7609.

The training days are held at Lendrick Muir (LM) or Alltnacriche (AL).

 

Activities Training

To be approved to lead either Archery of Trail Cycling you will need to attend a Day 1 and a Day 2.

The aim of each training day is to give attendees the skills they need to lead a safe and enjoyable Trail Cycling or Archery session, as well as to perform quick and basic maintenance normally required during an event.

Each day can accommodate 8 people for Archery and 8 people for Trail Cycling training.

Archery

Choose one Day 1 and one Day 2 from:

Day 1 - 5 May (LM)

Day 2 - 19 May (LM)

Day 1 & 2 - 28 & 29 June (LM)

Trail Cycling

Those intending to lead Trail Cycling will also need to hold a current First Aid qualification which needs to be outdoor specific.

Choose one Day 1 and one Day 2 from:

Day 1 - 26 May (location TBC)

Day 2 - 2 June (location TBC)

Day 1 & 2 - 28 & 29 June (LM)

Furthering Skills - 31 March (for those renewing their training)

First Aid Course (outdoor specific)

19 May (LM)

27 June (LM)

Food and accommodation can be provided at Lendrick Muir overnight on 28th June if participants are attending both Days 1 & 2.

Similarly, on 27th June if participants are attending the First Aid followed by the Archery or Trail Cycling.

A contribution towards the cost would be welcome.

 

Renewing your training

Please note that:

  • Archery Training needs to be renewed every 3 years and this can only be done by attending a Day 2 or by arranging to run some sessions at Lendrick Muir under observation (please contact us to arrange this).
  • Trail Cycling training needs to be renewed every two years either by attending the 'Furthering Skills" day or a Day 2.

 

Food Hygiene and Catering Training Courses

Food Hygiene Course: Saturday 10 March, 9.45am to 4pm, at Lendrick Muir.

Catering Training Courses: Tuesday 21 February and Saturday 25 February, 10am to 4pm, at Lendrick Muir.

 

Information for Team Leaders

Trail Cycling and Archery must only be led by people who have been trained to do so. Training from other organisations may be sufficient, please contact us to discuss.

If your event offers these activities, please ensure that at least one person from your team has completed training. If you anticipate that this will not be possible, please contact us as soon as possible.