12. Adventure Activities

12.5 Establishment-led Adventure Activities

Visit Leaders wishing to organise and deliver their own Adventure Activities should:

  • Hold the relevant qualifications or have the necessary experience. It is acceptable to have been assessed and approved by an appropriate Technical Advisor and have a signed statement of competence
  • Prepare the relevant risk assessments
  • Ensure that any equipment and supervision are in line with advice provided on their training and/or assessment courses.

If planning a visit which will include establishment-led Adventure Activity, the Visit Leader is advised to seek advice from the Local Authority or Employer.

Approval should be given initially by the Head of Establishment and then by the Technical Advisor to confirm the safety of the adventure element.

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