Technical Advisor
12.2 Approval
Where Adventure Activities are part of a visit, approval should be given initially by the Head of Establishment and then by the local authority to confirm the safety of the adventure element.
12.3 Licensing
Under some circumstances providers of Adventure Activities to young people are required to hold a licence. Further information can be found on the AALA website regarding the situation in Scotland.
12.4 Adventure Activity Qualifications
Many Adventure Activities are overseen by National Governing Bodies. These organisations control the training and assessment of leaders and have a system of progressive qualifications.
12.5 Establishment-led Adventure Activities
Information for Visit Leaders wishing to organise and deliver their own Adventure Activities.
12.8 Remote Supervision during Adventure Activities
Remote supervision is the term used when the Visit Leader is not directly present with participants. Working without immediate supervision can help learners to develop independence and self-reliance.
13.1 Coastal Visits
Visit to coastal areas can be hugely enriching however they require additional consideration in the planning stages.
13.2 Natural Water Swimming Activities
Swimming and paddling in natural waters such as rivers, canals, sea or lochs can present significant hazards.
13.3 Unsupervised Swimming Pools and Pools Abroad
Swimming pools in hotels and abroad are likely to have varying levels of safety and facilities.
14.1 Introduction
Emergency planning procedures are an essential part of planning a visit.
