Field Leader Course (Hiking / Paddling)
Outdoor Council of Canada’s Field Leader Paddling/ Hiking Course provides the foundations for learning judgment and decision making and enabling the leadership of safe and enjoyable experiences outside.
Taking OCC courses will give you the ability to:
- Bring a group to an outdoor environment.
- Provide a meaningful experience for your group, whether the purpose is educational, pleasure, health, well-being, and/or connecting with nature.
- Design a safe experience within the limits of your ability.
- Identify the limit of your abilities and adjust accordingly.
- Feel reassured knowing you are using industry-accepted practices providing proper care to participants and ensuring due diligence.
Field Leader courses focus on the leadership skills and attributes required to take a group outdoors and provide an effective framework for managing risks. Courses are designed to prepare Field Leaders to lead others in low-risk terrain.
Important! – The course curriculum “day” will be held as 3 interactive online sessions on Tuesdays – April 7th, 14th and 21st from 6-9pm each day. The field day will be in person in Gibsons, BC on Friday April 24th from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Participants must attend all sessions to be eligible for certification.
