Land-based training courses
We run courses for enthusiasts and professionals covering many aspects of the outdoors and related activities. Courses are endorsed by the relevant national governing body or professional Institution. They include both personal skill development and coaching courses, many of which are used in a school or voluntary sector environment.
If you are interested in these courses but don't have the necessary funding available to you, then please see the information published by GOV.UK about career development loans.
Group bookings
If there is a large group that would like to undertake a course together please email outdoor.training@surreycc.gov.uk
Bushcraft competency certificate training
A 3 day course covering bushcraft skills and knowledge suitable for teachers, instructors, leaders, to deliver progressive bushcraft learning experiences in their setting.
Bushcraft competency certificate assessment
A one-day assessment for the Bushcraft Competency Certificate Assessment.
Mountain training camping leader assessment
The Camping Leader qualification is for people who wish to supervise a camping group and develop participants' camping proficiency by teaching camping activities.
Mountain training lowland leader training
The Lowland Leader Award trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to lead others on walks in lowland countryside and woodland.
Mountain training lowland leader assessment
The Lowland Leader trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to lead others on walks in lowland countryside and woodland.
Lowland Expedition Leader Level 3 (LEL3) training - intensive course
is a nationally recognised award that trains and qualifies teachers, youth workers and other members of the community to lead groups in lowland areas.
Lowland Expedition Leader Level 3 (LEL3) training with recognised prior learning
This course is designed for experienced leaders who believe that they already have 'Recognised Prior Learning' relevant to all nine units of the LEL3 syllabus.