Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/04/2019 - 14/04/2019
All Day
Location
Capel Curig Training Camp
Categories
Restrictions. This course is open to CFAV’s from the ACF and CCF. ATC and SCC CFAV bids are welcome on a top up basis only. Senior Cadets over 17years may also apply.
Course Content. The Mountain Training Lowland Leader Award Training (LLAT) is a 2 day course. The Lowland Leader Award trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to lead others on walks in lowland countryside and woodland that fit ALL of the following criteria:
• Walks must not cross any hazardous terrain (e.g. cliffs, very steep slopes, water hazards etc).
• Throughout the walk the group should never generally be more than 3km away from a key access point such as a car park, lay-by or populated area. Any potential escape routes should also lie within the scope of the defined terrain for the Lowland Leader award.
• Walks will require the ability to plan routes, use simple navigation skills using a map and compass and be self-sufficient.
• Walks must follow paths or tracks that are both marked on a map and clearly visible on the ground and that do not require navigation across untracked areas.
• Walks must use bridges or other recognised water crossing points.
• Walks must only take place in summer conditions (i.e. when there is no unavoidable snow or ice on any part of the route).
Lowland Leaders should be competent in the following key areas, all of which will be covered during your two day training course.
• Leadership Skills and Group Management
• Walking Skills
• Planning a Walk
• Basic Map work and Route Finding Skills
• Equipment
• Hazards and Emergency Procedures
• Environmental Awareness, Conservation, Access and Land Ownership
The prerequisites for registration are as follows:
• You must be at least 17 years old
• You should have an interest in leading groups in lowland countryside
If the above applies to you, here’s what to do next:
• Create an account on our Candidate Management System or log in if you already have one.
• Register for the Lowland Leader scheme (this costs £45).
• Ensure your MT candidate registration number is put on the CCAT course application www.mountain-training.org/walking/skills-and-awards/lowland-leader
Before you apply for a CCAT Lowland Leader training course make sure you have done the following:
• You must be at least 17 years old
• You must be registered on the scheme
• You must have recorded a minimum of 10 varied walks in Lowland terrain where the use of a map is required (ideally these will be recorded on DLOG) which can have taken place at any point (pre- or post-registration)
*Ensure you download and read the Lowland Leader handbook available on the CMS.
*Ensure you complete your DLOG to provide clear evidence that you have attained the minimum 10 quality lowland walks
CCAT Application Process.
A CCAT course application is available on WESTMINSTER and the CCAT website
www.armycadetadventure.co.uk The course fee is £40.00.
An electronic course application needs to be placed onto WESTMINSTER by your ACF/CCF unit.
The CCAT course application form needs to be completed in full, legible signed and authorised by your unit ACF/CCF. The course application needs to be sent to HQ CCAT, Capel Curig, by post or email with the course fee (cheque made payable to CCAT or BACs). Ensure the name of the student and course is written on the back of the cheque or included in the BACs payment reference.
