Courses (Updated October 07)

COURSES AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE BEECHES

Our training programmes are always tailor made to benefit participants both personally and professionally. Our holistic considerations of your needs mean that carefully selected training programmes can fully meet specified aims and objectives thus facilitating more effective functioning in all areas of your life. Our main areas of provision are ~ Outdoor experiences, Complementary therapies, Practical stress and anxiety management and First aid.

It is important to us that all training opportunities address the particular criteria and aims of the participants. Where beneficial, it is possible to engage in a variety of experiences from the range noted. Alternatively you may be seeking qualification or experience in a particular area ~ for example First Aid. When we are aware of your group or individual needs we can then sculpt a programme to meet your professional and personal requirements.

In order to give you a taste of the type of experiences possible under each of the designated study areas, there follows a brief outline of some possibilities. Keep in mind that it is possible and often hugely beneficial to mix and match experiences to facilitate a variety of opportunities that cater for all tastes and preferences.

Snowsport courses are run using mainly Cairngorm Mountain but depending upon weather and group needs, may also be relocated to The Lecht or Nevis Range. Refresher courses are available over one or two days. ##Two day courses integrate a one day Revalidation (can be done as single day) followed on day two by a one day Ski Clinic. Accommodation in our comfortable Victorian home in Newtonmore is available for all courses.

First Aid courses, based in our purpose built training studio in Newtonmore or for groups, at a location of your choice, are available throughout the year. Outwardly Mobile First Aid is an HSE accredited first aid provider. (www.outwardlymobile.com)

Our company, ‘Natural Development’ blending outdoor activities with complementary threrapies, is registered with ‘Teaching Scotland’ as a provider of Continuing Professional Development. (www.naturaldevelopment.co.uk)

Alpine Ski Leader Refresher 2008 (Snowsports Course details are provisional and subject to change.)
Date	Venue	Accommodation	Cost
16 March 2008 (Sunday)	Cairngorm	(available if required)/The Beeches	£55
Pre-Ski Leader Preparatory Course (May be possible to Integrate with the above dates for ASL Revalidation)

Courses will be resheduled if snow or weather conditions disallow their running on above dates
(Scottish based snowsports course prices do not include lift passes or equipment)

First Aid Course Schedule 2007/2008

Date	Course	Venue	Accommodation	Cost
26 & 27 April 2008	Emergency (2 day/16 hour)	Edinburgh	Available/Gillis	£95
31 April & 1 May	Emergency (2 day/16 hour)	The Beeches	Available/The Beeches	£95
22 & 23 November 2008	Emergency (2 day/16 hour)	Edinburgh	Available/Gillis	£95

Courses tailored to meet group needs ~ 1, 2 or 4 day (incl. HSE First Aid at Work Courses) available. Further dates to be announced. Also, additional dates can be arranged for organised groups. ‘On site’ training available for groups, at your work place or other suitable venue of your choice.

Modularised training, including ‘Twilight Courses’, for staff and/or pupils (e.g. D of E groups) also available in some locations.

All courses validate NGB Awards ~ Snowsport Scotland, BASI, BCU, RYA, BOF, etc.
Courses tailored to meet group needs ~ 1, 2 or 4 day (incl. HSE First Aid at Work Courses) available.

Accommodation at The Beeches, Newtonmore ~ £25 per night B&B & £38 DB&B.
For details and availability of accommodation at *Gillis Centre, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 623 8933

**Indicates all accommodation included. (Otherwise, where appropriate, add £25 per night B&B/£38 DB&B