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
Register online
Apply for a SWMLTS course
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
DartmoorCost
The costs are:- £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
The dates are:- Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April 2023
- Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October 2023
Venue
DartmoorCost
The costs are:- £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
The dates are:- Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April 2023
- Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July 2023
Venue
Carey Outdoor Education CentreCost
The costs are:- £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
The dates are:- Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2023
- Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September 2023
Venue
Carey Outdoor Education CentreCost
The costs are:- £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.
Contact us
Outdoor Education Administrator at Carey Outdoor Education Centre
Name: Serena UnsworthEmail: serena.unsworth@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01929 552265
Full contact details
Find the centre
Carey Outdoor Education Centre
Carey Road
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 7PB
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