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Lowland Expedition Leader Level 3 (LEL3) training - intensive course

The Leadership Skills Foundation Level 3 Qualification in Lowland Expedition Leadership (LEL) is a nationally recognised award that trains and qualifies teachers, youth workers and other members of the community to lead groups in lowland areas; have responsibility for the care of others when outdoors including day journeys, and organise base and mobile camps.

This award is the minimum qualification required by many Local Authorities and Operating Authorities of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme to train and lead groups in the expedition section of the Bronze and Silver Awards (lowland areas).

The LEL3 assessment is not included in this training course and must be booked and paid for separately.

Course requirements

  • 18 years and over
  • Leadership Skills Foundation registration fee (included in course booking cost)
  • Some camping and expedition experience
  • Map work to the level of NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) Bronze Navigator Award - (Not the award itself)
  • First Aid Certificate advisable
  • You are expected to have an appropriate level of fitness being able to carry a full pack over 3 days expedition.

The LEL3 assessment is not included in this training course and must be booked and paid for separately.

For more information the Governing body visit Leadership Skills Foundation.

If there are no dates available to book please email outdoor.training@surreycc.gov.uk to express an interest in this course.

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