Adult Training
There are a range of training options with our Outdoor Education Service: All courses and activities are available to anyone with an interest.
It may be possible to tailor opportunities.
- award itself and the award’s expedition section
- skills that leaders need to organise and supervise young people outdoors in a safe way
- other skills for leaders and outdoor enthusiasts
The Award itself and the Expedition section:
The Dorset Council Expedition Leader and Assessor Accreditation Training Route can be viewed HERE
DofE courses are currently being offered online. Please go to the DofE Adult Opportunities webpage HERE
Skills that leaders need to organise and supervise young people outdoors in a safe way
- safeguarding (filter by search term): click here
- 16hr First Aid: click here
- SWMLTS – Coastal, Countryside and Moorland, with camping endorsement: click here
- Mountain Bike Instructor Award Scheme: click here
Other skills for leaders and outdoor enthusiasts
- At Carey OE Centre, Wareham: click here
- At Weymouth OE Centre, Weymouth : click here
- Sailing. Kayaking, Canoeing. Paddle Boarding, Rock Climbing, Scrambling, Abseiling, Rock Hopping, Orienteering, Indoor Caving, Archery, Forest Adventure, Bushcraft, Launch Rib Expedition, Team Challenge, Coasteering, Corporate Team Building
Children and Young People
Courses for children, young people and adults at Weymouth OE Centre: click here
- Activities at Weymouth: click here
Residential or day visits to schools at Carey OE Centre: click here
- Activities at Carey, Wareham: click here
Educational visits to, and by, the Ancient Technology Centre: click here
- Public Events at the ATC, Cranborne: click here
Field Studies courses at Leeson House: click here
- Day Visits to Leeson House, near Swanage: click here
Find out more about all of our training and activity options by contacting Dorset Outdoor Education Service.