Mountaineering
November 30, 2011 by admin
Filed under Mountaineering, Skills Courses
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Summer Mountain Foundation (SMF)
This course is open to CFAV’s and cadets aged 16 and over from the ACF and CCF. ATC and SCC bids are welcome on a fill up basis.
This is a 5 day introduction to mountaineering in summer conditions. The content includes navigation skills, clothing and equipment, access and conservation, mountain hazards, weather, campcraft, and includes a two day mountain expedition with an overnight wild camp. For Adults it can be used as CPD and logbook experience towards a MLTE Mountain Leader award.
Upon successful completion of this course candidates will be issued a CCAT SMF brassard badge (cadets only) and course certificate.
The personal contribution for this course is £35; bids must be placed through WESTMINSTER and will not be excepted until the course fee has been received.
Personal contributions will not be refunded for any cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the course commencing.
There are 12 vacancies on this course.
Cadet and CFAV courses
Date: 01 – 06 Apr 12 Venue: Halton Code: H1 Bid by: 19 Mar 12
Date: 01 – 06 Apr 12 Venue: Capel Curig Code: C1 Bid by: 19 Mar 12
Date: 08 – 13 Apr 12 Venue: Halton Code: H2 Bid by: 26 Mar 12
Date: 08 – 13 Apr 12 Venue: Capel Curig Code: C2 Bid by: 26 Mar 12
Date: 29 Jul – 03 Aug 12 Venue: Capel Curig Code: C3 Bid by: 16 Jul 12
Date: 29 Jul – 03 Aug 12 Venue: Halton Code: H4 Bid by: 16 Jul 12
Date: 19 – 24 Aug 12 Venue: Halton Code: H5 Bid by: 6 Aug 12
Date: 21 – 26 Oct 12 Venue: Halton Code: H6 Bid by: 08 Oct 12
Date: 28 Oct – 02 Nov 12 Venue: Capel Curig Code: C4 Bid by: 15 Oct 12
Date: 28 Oct – 02 Nov 12 Venue: Halton Code: H7 Bid by: 15 Oct 12
CFAV Courses only
Date: 04 – 07& 18 – 20 May 12 Venue: Capel Curig Code: CPROF Bid by: 23 Apr 12
Date: 03 – 08 Jun 12 Venue: Halton Code: H3 Bid by: 28 Apr 12
Winter Mountain Foundation (WMF)
This course is open to CFAV’s and cadets aged 16 and over from the ACF and CCF. ATC and SCC bids are welcome on a fill up basis.
The Winter Mountain Foundation is a 6-day introduction to mountaineering in a winter enviroment.
The course includes winter navigation skills, clothing and equipment, access and conservation, winter mountain hazards, snow structure, avalanche awareness and Snow holing incorporating a overnight expedition.
Candidates must have attained the SMP award or equivalent (12 x QMDs summer mountaineering) as pre-course requirement.
The personal contribution for this course is £50; bids must be placed through WESTMINSTER and will not be excepted until the course fee has been received.
Personal contributions will not be refunded for any cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the course commencing.
There will be 12 vacancies on this course.
Cadet and CFAV courses
Dates: 11 – 18 Feb 13 Venue: Tulloch Lodge Code: SWS1 Bid By: 7 Jan 13
Dates: 18 – 25 Feb 13 Venue: Tulloch Lodge Code: SWS2 Bid By: 7 Jan 13
Mountain Leader Winter Progression (WLP)
This course is open to CFAV’s from the ACF and CCF. ATC and SCC bids are welcome on a fill up basis.
The Mountain Leader Winter Progression is a 6-day course open to CFAV’s who have completed either the WMP or Mountain Leader Winter Training course to provide a stepping stone towards honing their skills and acquiring additional logbook experience in preparation for attending a Mountain Leader Winter Training or Assessment course.
Upon successful completion of this course candidates will be issued a CCAT WLP course certificate.
The personal contribution for this course is £50; bids must be placed through WESTMINSTER and will not be excepted until the course fee has been received.
Personal contributions will not be refunded for any cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the course commencing.
There will be 6 vacancies on this course.
CFAV course only
Dates: 09 - 16 Feb 13 Venue: Tulloch Lodge Code: SWS1 Bid By: 7 Jan 13
