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Young people need to be given every opportunity to have a safe outdoor experience. Plas y Brenin and the Mountain Training Trust have been supporting the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in a variety of ways over the past seven years to increase these opportunities. We have a designated Award co-ordinator, Helen Barnard who is available to offer advice on courses, training and use of the local area with expedition groups (helen.barnard@pyb.co.uk).
We offer subsidised places on a wide range of outdoor leadership qualifications for Award volunteers and leaders.
This page offers an overview of this year subsudised courses.
The Snowdonia Expedition Assessment service.
Since 1st June 2008, Plas y Brenin and the Mountain Training Trust have extended their support to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and are now coordinating all expeditions in Snowdonia and the surrounding area. The Snowdonia Expedition Assessment service is managed on behalf of D of E Wales, by Plas y Brenin
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 The two day training course will focus on party supervision, safety and coaching movement skills. The module on group abseils will also be covered. Trainees must be registered for the scheme. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 2 |
£189 |
£160 |
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 The one day course will cover the main award and the abseil module. Candidates must have registered for the CWA, attended a training course and completed 30 visits to a climbing wall. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 1 |
£95 |
£65 |
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 You must complete stages 1&2 above before attending this three day course (register with the appropriate board).
The training course is based on the WGL syllabus. There are theory sessions on weather, group leader responsibilities, risk assessment and dealing with emergencies as well as practical skills. The practical sessions will cover walking, route finding in the hills, navigation, leadership, supervision of camping and overnight issues. Much of the course is practical and you should be prepared for adverse weather. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 3 |
£235 |
£200 |
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 You must complete stages 1,2 and 3 detailed above before attending this three day course.
This course covers the syllabus of the award meeting the standards set by the MLTUK. Three mainly practical days are spent on the local moors. Overnight responsibilities and camping skills are covered in theory sessions. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 3 |
£240 |
£205 |
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 The training course is based around the ML syllabus and the particular needs of candidates. In particular
we will look at the practical skills and techniques required when leading groups hill walking and camping in the mountains of the UK including aspects of navigation, group management, supervision on steep ground, risk assessment and emergency use of the rope. Consideration of the weather, mountain rescue, the environment and other related topics will also
be covered.
The majority of the course is practically based, however, some is of a theoretical nature. At times you may find yourself outdoors in adverse weather and you should be prepared for this. There will be an overnight camp and night navigation exercise. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 6 |
£498 |
£425 |
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 This intensive course will look at all aspects of leading groups in the hills and includes a three day expedition. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 5 |
£509 |
£430 |
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 For ML trainees or ML holders who lack confidence in ropework skills. If you?d like to improve your confidence-roping, knots, lowering, belaying and anchor choice this is an ideal additional day. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 1 |
£95 |
£80 |
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 For ML trainees who feel there is a lot more they should know or ML holders who are a bit rusty. One day out on the hill concentrating on a range of mountain environment topics. It can be tagged onto your ML Training course or be taken as a stand alone refresher. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 1 |
£75 |
£80 |
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 Although not part of the Mountain Leader Syllabus, GPS is a sigificant addition to the Mountain leader?s toolkit. As a Mountain Leader you should be aware of what GPS can (and can?t) do to help you on the hill. This one day ?bolt-on? module is designed to be tagged on the end of a Mountain Leader training course and covers GPS in detail, all from the leaders perspective. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 1 |
£95 |
£80 |
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 Many trainees or ML holders need the skills to teach navigation as well as lead in the hills. This day module provides additional skills to add to your tool box when working with your groups. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 1 |
£80 |
£80 |
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 Have you ever wondered about the plants around your feet? Or, why the mountains are here at all? Have you given a thought to those who came before you to work in the mountains? Or thought about how our mountains have been shaped by the vegetation that grows upon them? If you have, this weekend is for you.
Designed for prospective or qualified Mountain Leaders or anyone with an interest in the mountain environment, this weekend starts with an introduction to the geology of Snowdonia, followed by a look at the effects of the last ice age on the landscape. You'll also enjoy an introduction to the plants, animals and birds of Snowdonia and we'll even throw in some myths and legends! In the evening, you'll spend some time identifying flowers, lichens and mosses you have seen during the day. Wrap all of this up with some mountaineering history and a look at how the mountain copes with today's visitor pressure and you have a recipe for an enjoyable, interesting and rewarding weekend. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 2 |
£195 |
£175 |
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 Have you ever stood on a hill top or coastal cliff and wondered about the landscape around you? Have you been inspired to find out more about the incredible diversity of plants, birds, animals and trees? Have you considered how the vista came to look like this? Then this is the course for you.
Over five days you'll be taken on a fun and informative odyssey around the unparalleled mountains, moorland, and coastline of Snowdonia. This will be led by our experienced instructors, all of whom live and work, within this beautiful environment.
During your time here you'll take a look at the geographical elements that have shaped the land, examine the habitats that have been created, and uncover the vast numbers of species that now thrive here. This will all unfold out on the hills and shoreline for which this area is famous. We will focus at all times on your responsibilities as countryside users, to sustain the environment we enjoy so much. At the end of each day you will have the opportunity to use our extensive resources to identify any interesting new finds.
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 5 |
£483 |
£410 |
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 A practical two day course designed for people who work in the outdoors or who use the outdoors for pleasure. The course is suitable for Teachers, Outdoor Instructors, Climbers and Canoeists alike. It is recognised as the minimum qualification for MLTUK,
ML Summer and Winter Awards, Single Pitch Supervisors Award, RYA, BCU, BASI, ASSI, BOF, and by most other Governing Bodies. Practical scenarios play a big part in this course, including dealing with multiple casualty situations. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 2 |
£199 |
£170 |
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 The TCL is qualified to lead groups of up to 8 riders throughout the UK on public highways, way-marked routes, rights-of-way on which cycles are permitted, identifiable routes, tracks and trails with obvious navigational features and with low to medium technical difficulty. The award covers normal summer conditions. These routes will be 90-95% rideable and take the group no more than 30 minutes walk, by a reasonably fit person, away from a shelter with communication, and to be no more than 600 metres in height. They will not involve cycling activity of more than one day?s length.
A Trail Cycle Leader could also act as an assistant to a Mountain Bike Leader. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 2 |
£194 |
£165 |
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 Candidates should be effective in mountain bike leading when applying for assessment. They should be familiar with the course requirements and syllabus, as detailed in the course materials. An outline of the assessment procedures and criteria will be provided on the training courses.
Candidates must hold a valid first aid award at the time of assessment and are required to keep it valid.
Successful completion of this assessment will qualify you to lead groups of up to 8 riders within the boundaries set out in TCL Training listed previously. You will also be eligible to be accepted on the next level of the SMBLA Scheme - the Mountain Bike Leader.
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 1 |
£84 |
£70 |
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 This is the first level course for people wishing to become a paddlesports coach.
The course covers all elements of the syllabus. Including the foundation safety and rescue test. Students on the course will leave able to operate under direct supervision or under remote supervision depending on experience and aptitude.
Students should have the 2 star award (old 2 star kayak AND 2 star canoe acceptable). Student MUST register with the BCU and complete parts of the coach level 1 workbook that they will receive prior to the course.
following the course a personalised action plan will be designed and administration forwarded to the BCU who will issue licences following a successful CRB check.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS BOAT BASED AND THE 2 STAR AWARD IS A PREREQUISITE
Modules covered include:
- Risk Assessment
- Group Management
- Basic Teaching Strategies
- Use of games within teaching
- Supervisory skills for the coach
- Opportunities for mentored practice
- Completion of assessment tasks
- Safety and rescue skills
- All Assessment tasks.
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 5 |
£462 |
£395 |
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 A two day course aimed primarily at teachers. Day one of the course is an introduction to teaching orienteering. Day two looks at skill development for those who would like to teach orienteering up to GCSE level. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 2 |
£194 |
£170 |
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If you're a teacher, outdoor instructor, or someone involved in any youth work and you are interested in giving youngsters an introduction to orienteering, this course will give you everything you need. From map reading and technical skills right up to how to plan your own course and train others to compete.
This three-day training and assessment course is aimed at anyone who wants to coach orienteering. The level 1 course is the first step on the UKCC coaching pathway for orienteering. Over the three days you learn to coach map reading skills as well as how to plan your own courses. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 3 |
£299 |
£260 |
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 A combined canoe and kayak skills test that acts as an encouragement award and is the pre-requisite for the BCU level 1 and 2 certificates in coaching paddlesport.
Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparation for assessment. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
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£210 |
£180 |
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 A combined canoe and kayak skills test that acts as an encouragement award and is the pre-requisite for the BCU level 1 and 2 certificates in coaching paddlesport.
Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparation for assessment. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
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£0 |
£90 |
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 This award is discipline specific and is the pre-requisite for BCU Level 2 certificate in coaching paddlesport.
Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparation for assessment. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 2 |
£220 |
£185 |
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 A one day assessment course based three star syllabus. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 1 |
£0 |
£90 |
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| Complete your Gold Residential Project at Plas y Brenin. Located in Snowdonia, the five-day Gold Residential will involve exciting activities ranging from climbing, canoeing, mountain scrambles and gorge walks. Our experienced and qualified instructors will make this Gold Residential an experience to remember. The cost for this Gold Residential includes instruction, equipment, accommodation and food. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 5 |
£360 |
£360 |
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| The five day course will cover all your training needs in preparation for the final expedition. It will cover First Aid, emergency procedures, navigation and route planning, camp craft, food and cooking. The hills of Snowdonia are ideal for preparing young people in the skills required to complete their final expedition. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 5 |
£325 |
£325 |
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| Plas y Brenin is ideally located for your final expedition. The course will start with a day?s acclimatisation and planning, followed by the 4 day expedition into the hills of Snowdonia. The groups will be supervised by the highly experienced and qualified instructors and assessed by a member of the Snowdonia Wild Country panel. |
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No. Days |
Usual Price |
Dof E Subsidised Price |
2010 Dates |
| 5 |
£325 |
£325 |
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