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 volunteers@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. All 2013 training days listed below will take place at Lendrick Muir.
Trail Cycling
16th March - Furthering Skills
27th April - Day 1
18th May - Day 2
25th June - Day 1
26th June - Day 2
Archery
20th April - Day 1
11th May - Day 2
25th June - Day 1
26th June - Day 2
First Aid
25th May
24th June
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.
Those intending to lead Trail Cycling will also need to hold a current First Aid qualification which needs to be outdoor specific.
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: An Elementary Food Hygiene Course has been organised for Saturday 18th May 2013, 10.00am-5.00pm. It will take place in Chryston Church Hall, Main St, Chryston, Glasgow G69 9LA, just off the A80 between Glasgow and Cumbernauld. Cost: £12 for SU volunteers. Closing date for bookings: Wednesday 17th April.
SU Scotland School of Catering: We organise one-day courses covering topics such as organising a catering team, menu planning, budgeting, managing diets and ordering the food. Please contact us to receive information about future courses.
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.
