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• May 28/29, Field Leader (Hiking) Williams Lake

  • Start
    28 May 2022
  •  
  • End
    29 May 2022
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Williams Lake, BC
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Field Leader (Hiking) Course 

  Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Outdoor Field Leaders' with a 'Hiking' specialization.
  
  This course is suitable for anyone wanting the FL (Hiking) certification, or planning to become an instructor of this course.
  
  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content:

  The course will be split between in-class learning (65%) and field exercises (35%). The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the role of the leader and leadership style
  • Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics so as to promote event quality and safety
  • Constructing an activity plan
  • Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies
  • Communication and team building between participants, co-leaders and other stakeholders
  • Group management in the field
  • Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Post trip debriefing and facilitation

  Prerequisites: The only prerequisite for this course is a love of the outdoors and a passion to share that experience with others.
  

  Cancellation policy: There will be no cancellation fee for COVID-19 related cancellation or postponement. Otherwise, there is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact admin@outdoorcouncil.ca
  

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• May 28/29nd, Field Leader (Overnight) Canmore

  • Start
    28 May 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    29 May 2022
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Spaces left
    6

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  This course is a certification course for leaders who wish to extend their Field Leadership certification to include overnight events. The focus is on building the skills required to plan and deliver a high-quality low-risk experience on a multi-day trip for your group in low risk outdoor environments. Successful graduates will be certified as a Field Leader (Overnight)' and will be included in the National Outdoor Leaders Registry.

  Students will be emailed a copy of the Field Leader (Overnight) manual and will be required to read it prior to beginning the course.

  Students will be contacted by the instructor a few days before the course to make food and other arrangements.

  Applicants must be certified Field Leaders and be current OCC members.

  Cancellation policy: There is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com

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• June 15/16th, Field Leader (Overnight) Kananaskis Area

  • Start
    15 Jun 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    16 Jun 2022
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  This course is a certification course for leaders who wish to extend their Field Leadership certification to include overnight events. The focus is on building the skills required to plan and deliver a high-quality low-risk experience on a multi-day trip for your group in low risk outdoor environments. Successful graduates will be certified as a Field Leader (Overnight)' and will be included in the National Outdoor Leaders Registry.

  Students will be emailed a copy of the Field Leader (Overnight) manual and will be required to read it prior to beginning the course.

  Students will be contacted by the instructor a few days before the course to make food and other arrangements.

  Applicants must be certified Field Leaders and be current OCC members.

  Cancellation policy: There is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com

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• June 25/26 Field Leader Hiking Calgary (Alberta Hiking Association)

  • Start
    25 Jun 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    26 Jun 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

  Field Leader (Hiking) Course 

  Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Outdoor Field Leaders' with a 'Hiking' specialization.
  
  This course is suitable for anyone wanting the FL (Hiking) certification, or planning to become an instructor of this course.
  
  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content:

  The course will be split between in-class learning (65%) and field exercises (35%). The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the role of the leader and leadership style
  • Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics so as to promote event quality and safety
  • Constructing an activity plan
  • Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies
  • Communication and team building between participants, co-leaders and other stakeholders
  • Group management in the field
  • Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Post trip debriefing and facilitation

  Prerequisites: The only prerequisite for this course is a love of the outdoors and a passion to share that experience with others.
  

  Cancellation policy: There will be no cancellation fee for COVID-19 related cancellation or postponement. Otherwise, there is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact willwoodsguiding@gmail.com

  
  

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• June 29/30th, Field Leader (Hiking) Canmore

  • Start
    29 Jun 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    30 Jun 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, AB
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  Field Leader (Hiking) Course 

  Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Outdoor Field Leaders' with a 'Hiking' specialization.
  
  This course is suitable for anyone wanting the FL (Hiking) certification, or planning to become an instructor of this course.
  
  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content:

  The course will be split between in-class learning (65%) and field exercises (35%). The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the role of the leader and leadership style
  • Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics so as to promote event quality and safety
  • Constructing an activity plan
  • Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies
  • Communication and team building between participants, co-leaders and other stakeholders
  • Group management in the field
  • Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Post trip debriefing and facilitation

  Prerequisites: The only prerequisite for this course is a love of the outdoors and a passion to share that experience with others.
  

  Cancellation policy: There will be no cancellation fee for COVID-19 related cancellation or postponement. Otherwise, there is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com
  

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• July 13th, Field Leader (Compass) Canmore

  • When
    13 Jul 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, AB
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Get Outside - Compass 

  Successful graduates will be certified with a 'Compass' designation following the OCC Curriculum..

  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content

  The GO (Use a Compass) course is part of a program at supporting the development of foundational outdoor skills. The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and applied opportunities to develop skills to navigate with a compass in order to:

  • a) Help the student become more proficient in navigating in familiar terrain
  • b) Help the student become more proficient in the use of maps for terrain recognition and navigation.

  Prerequisites: The only prerequisite for this course is a love of the outdoors and a passion to share that experience with others.
  

  Accommodation Option: 25% off discount at local hotel for students

  Cancellation policy: There is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com
  

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• July 14th, Field Leader (Using Maps) Canmore

  • When
    14 Jul 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, AB
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Get Outside - Using Maps 

  Successful graduates will be certified with a 'Using Maps' designation following the OCC Curriculum..

  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content

  The course delivers a comprehensive introduction to reading and interpreting maps for practical use in the back-country. A theoretical introduction is followed by a field session. 

  Prerequisites: The only prerequisite for this course is a love of the outdoors and a passion to share that experience with others.
  

  Accommodation Option: 25% off discount at local hotel for students

  Cancellation policy: There is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com
  

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• Aug 10/11th, Field Leader (Overnight) Canmore

  • Start
    10 Aug 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    11 Aug 2022
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  This course is a certification course for leaders who wish to extend their Field Leadership certification to include overnight events. The focus is on building the skills required to plan and deliver a high-quality low-risk experience on a multi-day trip for your group in low risk outdoor environments. Successful graduates will be certified as a Field Leader (Overnight)' and will be included in the National Outdoor Leaders Registry.

  Students will be emailed a copy of the Field Leader (Overnight) manual and will be required to read it prior to beginning the course.

  Students will be contacted by the instructor a few days before the course to make food and other arrangements.

  Applicants must be certified Field Leaders and be current OCC members.

  Cancellation policy: There is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com

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• Sept 5/6th, Field Leader (Hiking) Canmore

  • Start
    05 Sep 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    06 Sep 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, AB
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  Field Leader (Hiking) Course 

  Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Outdoor Field Leaders' with a 'Hiking' specialization.
  
  This course is suitable for anyone wanting the FL (Hiking) certification, or planning to become an instructor of this course.
  
  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content:

  The course will be split between in-class learning (65%) and field exercises (35%). The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the role of the leader and leadership style
  • Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics so as to promote event quality and safety
  • Constructing an activity plan
  • Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies
  • Communication and team building between participants, co-leaders and other stakeholders
  • Group management in the field
  • Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Post trip debriefing and facilitation

  Prerequisites: The only prerequisite for this course is a love of the outdoors and a passion to share that experience with others.
  

  Cancellation policy: There will be no cancellation fee for COVID-19 related cancellation or postponement. Otherwise, there is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com
  

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• Sept 13/14th, Field Leader (Overnight) Canmore

  • Start
    13 Sep 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    14 Sep 2022
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  This course is a certification course for leaders who wish to extend their Field Leadership certification to include overnight events. The focus is on building the skills required to plan and deliver a high-quality low-risk experience on a multi-day trip for your group in low risk outdoor environments. Successful graduates will be certified as a Field Leader (Overnight)' and will be included in the National Outdoor Leaders Registry.

  Students will be emailed a copy of the Field Leader (Overnight) manual and will be required to read it prior to beginning the course.

  Students will be contacted by the instructor a few days before the course to make food and other arrangements.

  Applicants must be certified Field Leaders and be current OCC members.

  Cancellation policy: There is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com

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• Oct 15/16th, Field Leader (Hiking) Canmore

  • Start
    15 Oct 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    16 Oct 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, AB
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  Field Leader (Hiking) Course 

  Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Outdoor Field Leaders' with a 'Hiking' specialization.
  
  This course is suitable for anyone wanting the FL (Hiking) certification, or planning to become an instructor of this course.
  
  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content:

  The course will be split between in-class learning (65%) and field exercises (35%). The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the role of the leader and leadership style
  • Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics so as to promote event quality and safety
  • Constructing an activity plan
  • Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies
  • Communication and team building between participants, co-leaders and other stakeholders
  • Group management in the field
  • Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Post trip debriefing and facilitation

  Prerequisites: The only prerequisite for this course is a love of the outdoors and a passion to share that experience with others.
  

  Cancellation policy: There will be no cancellation fee for COVID-19 related cancellation or postponement. Otherwise, there is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com
  

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• Nov 5th, Field Leader (Winter) Canmore

  • When
    05 Nov 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canmore
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Field Leader (Winter) Course 

  Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Field Leader' with a 'Winter' specialization.
  
  Field Leader (Hiking) and a current membership in the OCC are pre-requisites for this course. 
  
  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content:

  The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:

  • Reviewing the role of the leader, leadership style, communication and team-building.
  • Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics in a winter setting so as to promote event quality and safety
  • Constructing a winter activity plan
  • Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies in the winter environment
  • Group management in the winter environment
  • Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Post trip debriefing and facilitation
    

  Prerequisites: Field Leader (Hiking) and a current membership in the OCC

  Cancellation policy: There is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

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• Nov 12/13th, Field Leader (Hiking) Canmore

  • Start
    12 Nov 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    13 Nov 2022
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canmore, AB
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Field Leader (Hiking) Course 

  Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Outdoor Field Leaders' with a 'Hiking' specialization.
  
  This course is suitable for anyone wanting the FL (Hiking) certification, or planning to become an instructor of this course.
  
  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content:

  The course will be split between in-class learning (65%) and field exercises (35%). The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the role of the leader and leadership style
  • Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics so as to promote event quality and safety
  • Constructing an activity plan
  • Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies
  • Communication and team building between participants, co-leaders and other stakeholders
  • Group management in the field
  • Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Post trip debriefing and facilitation

  Prerequisites: The only prerequisite for this course is a love of the outdoors and a passion to share that experience with others.
  

  Cancellation policy: There will be no cancellation fee for COVID-19 related cancellation or postponement. Otherwise, there is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

  For any questions regarding this course, please contact kananaskisoutdoorleadercert@gmail.com
  

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• Nov 19th, Field Leader (Winter) Canmore

  • When
    19 Nov 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canmore
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Field Leader (Winter) Course 

  Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Field Leader' with a 'Winter' specialization.
  
  Field Leader (Hiking) and a current membership in the OCC are pre-requisites for this course. 
  
  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content:

  The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:

  • Reviewing the role of the leader, leadership style, communication and team-building.
  • Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics in a winter setting so as to promote event quality and safety
  • Constructing a winter activity plan
  • Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies in the winter environment
  • Group management in the winter environment
  • Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Post trip debriefing and facilitation
    

  Prerequisites: Field Leader (Hiking) and a current membership in the OCC

  Cancellation policy: There is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

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• Dec 10th, Field Leader (Winter) Canmore

  • When
    10 Dec 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Canmore
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Field Leader (Winter) Course 

  Successful graduates will be certified as OCC 'Field Leader' with a 'Winter' specialization.
  
  Field Leader (Hiking) and a current membership in the OCC are pre-requisites for this course. 
  
  Course fee includes; instruction, student manual (as a pdf), and one year's membership fee to the Outdoor Council of Canada.
  

  Please note: You are required to read the manual and answer the quizzes in it before you come the the course. Once you have registered you will be sent an email containing a link to the manual and quizzes.

  Course Content:

  The learning format will be primarily guided experiential learning. Topics covered include:

  • Reviewing the role of the leader, leadership style, communication and team-building.
  • Integrating ‘activity’ ‘participant’ and ‘venue’ characteristics in a winter setting so as to promote event quality and safety
  • Constructing a winter activity plan
  • Identifying hazards and mitigation strategies in the winter environment
  • Group management in the winter environment
  • Enhancing situational awareness for quality and safety management
  • Emergency response
  • Post trip debriefing and facilitation
    

  Prerequisites: Field Leader (Hiking) and a current membership in the OCC

  Cancellation policy: There is a $15 administration fee to cancel up to 7 days prior to the start of the course. No refund available after 7 days prior.

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