Qualification Courses  

We run a number of professional development and qualification courses for the Outdoor, Training and Education Sectors. Course Directors Elspeth & John Mason are expereicned trainers who can taylor the course to your needs and interests, and make it a fun learning experince.  

• Casualty Care First Aid Courses (HSE approved  for First Aid at Work)
• MLTE Instructional Awards  ML, SPA, WGL Training and Assessment
• BCU Performance Awards  Star tests, Paddlepower, Safety tests, 
• BCU Coaching Awards   Level 1 & 2 Coach
• IOL Facilitation Skills  - accredited 2 day course for practitioners

Mere Mountains/ JEM Training is a National Skills Acedemy approved Outdoor sector training provider. Please ask if funding may be available for your course,  

 
Casualty Care First Aid Training  

(HSE approved provider)

• First Care  for Outdoor Environments (16hr)  

• First Care for Remote Outdoor Environments (16hr level 2 for expereinced first aiders)

• Casualty Care for more remote situations (16hr/24hr level 3 for expereinced first aiders)

• Emergency First Aid (Aquatic) 4hr & 8hr

• Emergency First AId at Work (new HSE approved course) 6hr

• First Aid at Work (HSE approved provider) 18hr and refresher

Casualty Care First Aid Training is a HSE approved training provider in it's own right (HSE apporval no 02/05) All trainers are expereinced outdoor leaders (APIOL) and have a background in REC and Mountain Rescue.

All our 16hr courses are suitable for NGB and AALA needs, and are reported as being at a slightly higher standard than REC/ITC. Access to level 2 and 3 courses is only for people with sufficient previous expereince.

First Aid at Work courses with an outdoor element are also suitable for this plus for Horse Riding Instructors.  The 8hr course is sufficient for RYA, BCU and Scout requirements. Shorter courses are for people working close to assistance.

2010  Dates;

Please call 015395 35030 or email info@meremountains.plus.com  

 Mountain Leader (Summer)
Training & Assessment

60% funding for eligible assesment candidates - Courses £192

Check if you are eligible for funding here  or call us on 015395 35030 

NSA Quality Assured course provider. Expereinced trainers with a broad background in training and education as well as mountain experteese.

High standard accomodation (usually  twin rooms ensuite )

For more details of all MLT courses please call John on 015395 35030  

ML Assessment (5 days)

Mon – Fri 17^th-22^nd  Oct 2010

Cost  £192 - £480pp Depending on funding eligibility (NSA)

(Non-res £350, £140 if receive NSA funding)

ML Training (6 days)  

Sun 26^th Sept – Fri 1^st Oct 2010

Cost £450pp 10% IOL members (£405)  (Non-res £320)

 Single Pitch Award Training & Assessment  

Course Dates: 

Dec - Feb ; dates available for confident climbers/instructors by arrangement (please note climbing conditions can be difficult). Please call John   015395 35030

 Walking Group Leader Training & Assessment

Places may be available on closed courses from time to    time. Please contact John on 015395 35030

Institute for Outdoor Learning Facilitation Skills 

Please contact Elspeth on 015395 35030 for more details

 APIOL - Accredited Practitioner of the Institute for Outdoor Learning - We are qualified as Mentors and Assessors for the Institute for Outdoor Learning professional development accreditation - please see IOL website for details www.outdoor-learning.org

BCU Coaching awards

Level 1 and Level 2 BCU UKCC Coach training and assessment, including L2 moderate water course. Dates for the new season available soon. Please contact Tom on 07962059251

BCU Personal Performance awards

Paddlepower or Paddlesport Start awards are available as part of our Education courses.

Star tests and Foundation Safety and Rescue Test are pre-requisites for Coaching Award Courses - we provide this service for professionals wanting to upskill in a supportive environment with experienced coaches.