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23/24 March- Venturers only Lal Lal near Ballarat S204 May / 18/19 May Lal Lal near Ballarat $8012 October/ 26/27 October Lal Lal near Ballarat $80Advanced Bushwalking Leadership Course –Level 2 Code No 572This course is open to experienced Leaders and Rovers wanting to extend their knowledge and bushwalking skills to an advancedlevel of competency. It will focus on advanced practical skills in extreme conditions in Alpine / Arid and remote areas. The coursecovers the following topics: Navigation in poor visibility and extreme conditions and trackless terrain; Food and equipment forextended journeys in extreme conditions; Party management in adverse situations and Dealing with challenging environments.The course consists of a practical skills weekend near Melbourne and a practical weekend walk in alpine area and conditions.15/16 June 10/11 July Venue near Melbourne $8027/28 July 24/25 July Alpine activity $40Booking is required via a TRI training formaddressed to Lachlan Shield, SBW TrainingOfficer, 12/36 Fletcher Street, Essendon 3040.For more information, contact the SBW TrainingOfficers:Phil Blunt: 0408 533 735 or phlblnt@gmail.comORLachlan Shield: 0409 165 170 orLachlan.shield@gmail.comA Bushwalking Leader’s accreditation programis in place for Leaders, which can be gainedthrough several methods. Attendance at a SBW Support Team trainingcourse, plus provide a hike log and current1 st Aid Certificate – L2 or above Basic Sectional Techniques Training(Gilwell Woggle) in the Scout, Venturer orRover sections allows leadership of walks ofup to 30 kms over three days/two nights intracked terrain, which is not in extremeenvironments. Advanced Sectional Techniques Training(Wood Badge) in the above sections, allowsleadership of walks up to three nights and45kms including QS expeditions. Attend an SBW Bushwalking course andsubmit a hike log, copy of current 1 st Aidcertificate – min. L2 and completedworkbook. Undertake a Skills Recognitionprocess by submitting hike log and 1 st Aidcertificate and other evidence ofcompetence.Supporting evidence includes all of the above plus photos, diary, verifiers, course certificates and interview process and attend abushwalking team walk is necessary for Recognition of prior learning and/or Recognition of current competencies. A hike logshould list the following information for each walk the candidate has attended:* Date and Location * Nights spent camping out* Whether you were leader/participant * Weather conditions* Distance travelled * General notes on the route followed etc.Leaders wishing to obtain a qualification, or to renew or upgrade an existing qualification, should apply to the BLAA (SBW)BUSHWALKING SUPPLEMENTRY ACTIVITIESSNOW-SHOEING – Activities such as bushwalking or snowshoeing may take place above the tree/ snowline during the ski season(above 1300 metres) elevation between the Saturday of Queen’s Birthday weekend in June and the first Sunday in October but theLeader in Charge must hold an Advanced Bushwalking Leadership –Level 2 qualification. Leaders holding an AdvancedBushwalking Leadership - Level 2 qualification may conduct activities on foot or on snowshoes (but not on skis) provided thatthey are aware of and have planned for the issues to do with walking on snow(extreme environment).80