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Scottish Universities Safety Seminar

An annual conference and training event for Scottish University mountaineering clubs. The event is hosteded by Glenmore Lodge.

More information and details are available through: www.mcofs.org.uk

Date: 12th-14th November

Safety & Good Practice Seminar 2009 - REPORT
For Scottish Student
Mountaineering, Climbing and Hillwalking Clubs
14th & 15th November 2009 - Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore

57 students attended from nine university clubs looked after by 25 volunteer instructors.

On Saturday the programme covered a wide range of subjects including:-

Liability and Duty of Care
Choice, care and maintenance of pooled equipment
Incident Management
Qualifications, Training Opportunities and Experience
Novices and running a club
Scrambling and Hazard Awareness
Winter Check List
Navigation
On Sunday the delegates developed their skills in Mountain Navigation (introductory and advanced) and Rock Climbing (introductory and advanced).

Scottish Universities Safety Seminar

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