South West Moorland Leader Training Scheme (SWMLTS)

What is the SWMLTS?

The SWMLTS provides appropriate training and assessment for leaders of groups in the south west region who do not need a national walking leader qualification. 

The scheme will help leaders develop a range of skills and knowledge to safely manage groups. This could be for day walks or multi-night trips in summer or winter conditions.

What does the scheme involve?

The scheme has a range of levels depending on the participants experience. This helps leaders to develop their skills gradually and makes sure they have the right skills and experience to lead young people

SWMLTS syllabus

Find more information on the different levels in the SWMLTS syllabus.

Who can use the scheme?

Anyone can join the scheme, this includes:

• local authority employees wishing to lead young people
• organisations who want to certify their own staff*
• voluntary organisations
• the Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) award
• schools and colleges
• further and higher education establishments

*The local authority will accept no liability for use outside their legal areas of responsibility.

Training courses

SWMLTS course dates in 2023

Find dates for our 2023 courses.

Summer Moorland Leader training with camping endorsement 2023

Dates

The dates are:

• Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March 2023
• Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September 2023

Venue

Cost

• £133 for Dorset maintained schools and Dorset DofE centres
• £178 for non-Dorset schools, colleges and DofE centres

Summer Moorland Leader assessment with camping endorsement 2023

Dates

• Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April 2023
• Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October 2023

Venue

Cost

• £133 for Dorset maintained schools and Dorset DofE centres
• £178 for non-Dorset schools, colleges and DofE centres

Coastal and Countryside Leader training with camping endorsement for 2023

Dates

• Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April 2023
• Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July 2023

Venue

Cost

• £114 for Dorset maintained schools and Dorset DofE centres
• £151 for non-Dorset schools, colleges and DofE centres

Coastal and Countryside Leader assessment with camping endorsement for 2023

Dates

• Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2023
• Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September 2023

Venue

Cost

• £114 for Dorset maintained schools and Dorset DofE centres
• £151 for non-Dorset schools, colleges and DofE centres

The Dorset price is for Dorset local authority schools and DofE Award Centres operating under Dorset Council's license.

Bespoke courses

We can arrange bespoke courses for groups. Contact the centre for further details and a quote.