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28th April 2010

Fieldwork safety training from the RGS-IBG

Author: RGS-IBG

The RGS-IBG offers a wide range of fieldwork safety courses for teachers.

Off-Site Safety Management

Build confidence and skills for out of classroom learning

This two-day course is a must for teachers and other adults who take students out of their normal school environment, and prepares them for the organisation and safety aspects of school visits either in the UK or overseas - whatever the context. The course focuses on the critical elements of planning a visit; it teaches participants how to carry out risk assessments and put in place emergency contingency plans. It gives an overview of everything involved with an off-site visit - from organisation to staffing, legal requirements, and finance - and the application of these planning principles to a variety of different situations.

Costs: Standard price £211.50 (incl VAT at 17.5%), Membership discount 10%

For course dates and to book download a booking form or click ‘Online Booking' at www.rgs.org/GOseminars or call 0207 591 3030.

 

Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) training

Essential training for all new EVCs at independent and foundation schools. This one-day course aims to train EVCs in the importance of forward planning and proper risk management, helping to fulfill Health & Safety obligations for off-site visits. It is designed to enable you to effectively plan and manage educational visits safely, which may include sporting fixtures and adventure activities. Topics covered:

  • what the EVC needs to know
  • their roles and responsibilities
  • risk assessment and risk management
  • competence, supervision and leadership
  • why is the role important, and what support structures are available

Costs: Standard price £176.25 (incl VAT at 17.5%), Membership discount 10%

For course dates and to book download a booking form or click ‘Online Booking' at www.rgs.org/GOseminars or call 0207 591 3030.

 

More courses from Geography Outdoors:

Overseas Expeditions and Fieldwork course
For more details see www.rgs.org/GOseminars or call 0207 591 3030

EVC Update course
For more details see www.rgs.org/GOseminars or call 0207 591 3030 .

 

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