Fieldwork
Fieldwork safety training from the RGS-IBG
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.
Update courses for previously trained EVCs (all schools)
Standards and regulations evolve over time. If you are a trained EVC wishing to update your knowledge of off-site health and safety regulations, this course is for you. It will focus on recent changes in the law and issues arising from current affairs, using scenario-based discussion and encouraging participants to share ideas about best practice.
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.
Overseas Expeditions and Fieldwork
Invaluable preparation for those planning to lead fieldwork or an adventurous expedition abroad. This one-day course, designed in collaboration with the LEA Outdoor Education Advisors Panel, is relevant for teacher and youth workers planning their own expedition and those using a third party provider. Topics covered include:
- expedition objectives
- risk assessments and contingency planning
- incident management
- competence and leadership
For course dates and to book download a booking form or click ‘Online Booking' at www.rgs.org/GOseminars or call 0207 591 3030.
Costs: Standard price £111.63 (incl. VAT), Membership discount 10%